This really is a post about sex.

I was looking at tweets and saw Princepessa (aka Amber) post this article about the health benefits of sex. I would like to second the motion that sex is a very good thing by peanut gallerying each of the 10 reasons you should have more sex:

1. Sex relieves stress.
I’ve been really tense from work lately. Sex has been the only way for me to release the tension from work. Bad timing to have my period during the week when everyone was screaming at each other, but I’m back on the sex wagon and am a firm believer that sex cures the stress bug. At least while the endorphins are circling in my head.

2. Sex boosts immunity.
I have no specific data on this, other than that in December 2007 Dawg and I each had AWFUL illnesses where we were very sick through both Christmas and New Year’s and had long comment discussions about how sick we each were. And then we got together in January and finally were having regular sex in August 2008 when I moved to NYC and I personally haven’t had a cold since, despite my 5-days-a-week subway rides.

3. Sex burns calories.
It’s physical activity. Of course it burns calories. I’ve actually put on a tiny bit of weight through this holiday season. Dawg is going to be a very busy boy helping me shed those pounds. Wheeeeeee!

4. Sex improves cardiovascular health.
I feel great in the heart department! I have no complaints about that. I haven’t been to a doctor, but I do remember in the late fall/early winter of 2007 I felt like shit and now I don’t.

5. Sex boosts self-esteem.
I’m awesome. Nuff said!

6. Sex improves intimacy.
I’m pretty sure this is how Dawg and I can be on a crowded NYC street corner and feel like we’re the only two people around.

7. Sex reduces pain.
Well, ok, sometimes sex increases pain if you’re doing it right but in general it does keep my pain in check. I think it’s a matter of positions. If you’re the one on top you might possibly flare up your pain areas depending on how aggressive you get with the motion. But in general the endorphins of the orgasm will make you forget you’re in any pain, so that’s real niiiiice. :winks:

8. Sex reduces prostate cancer risk.
I don’t have prostate cancer! (And neither does Dawg.)

9. Sex strengthens pelvic floor muscles.
They mean Kegels. Ladies, if you don’t know how to do them, pretend you’re trying to stop peeing mid-flow, count to three, and that’s a Kegel. I have a hard time concentrating well enough to do them during sex. I get very lost in the mind and body. But it’s something I strive to get better at in 2009. :grins:

10. Sex helps you sleep better.
I can be all “OMG I COULD STAY UP FOR 3 DAYS IN A ROW HOW WILL I EVER SLEEP” and then I get my midnight orgasm snack and I’m all “zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz”. If you’re having trouble sleeping in general maybe you need more sex.

Poppy’s addition: Sex helps take away The Funk.
If I’m in a funked out head space and then have the sex I am no longer in the funked out head space. It temporarily glues my untouching synapses so that I can be happy as a clam. For this I am most grateful, especially during the winter months when I seem to get funked for no apparent reason.

Yah, so, there ya go, some information you probably already knew but maybe someone out there learned something. And I’m sure my mom, brother, former co-workers, and fans under the age of 10 are now completely horrified. You’re welcome! :kitteh: