Sex—The Stress Buster

Individual who want to have less stressful lives should include exercise, the eating of healthy food, taking vitamins, and having frequent sex as part of their lifestyle. Frequent sexual activity is now the subject of several health researches, especially those that focus on the stress relief that supposedly comes as a benefit of copulation.

Safe sex practiced in loving and intimate relationship is proven to relieve individuals of distress and bring numerous health benefits like improved cholesterol levels and increased blood circulation. In addition, the act encourages the production of testosterone, a hormone that plays an important role in the immune system. With all the emotional and physical benefits it provide, sex is considered by many experts as one of the best tools for for treating stress and anxiety. Aside from taking worries off one's mind for a ample amount of time, sex provide many stress management benefits like deep breathing, sense of touch, physical workout, and social support.

Deep breathing and touching in the sexual act relieves tension and other unwanted feelings. This kind of breathing improves blood circulation and massaging or touching certain parts of the body encourages the production of substances called endorphins, the body's natural painkiller. It is considered as “feel-good” hormones because of the moments of bliss that it brings. Sex is not just a lustful act, it is about trust and intimacy. People who have a supportive partner manages emotional or psychological distress better, live longer, and enjoy improved overall health. This kind of emotional intimacy in sex is good for one's emotional and physical health. In addition, these factors involved in the sexual acts leads to feelings of happiness and may slowdown the aging process.

Sex can indeed be a great stress reliever, it is not just a feeling well-being that individuals experience after sex. Orgasm is as important for the general health as many other as any other function of their bodies. Sex and orgasms promote a long-term calming effect and help keep psychological balance. However, times of excessive distress and fatigue can actually prevent many individuals to be 'in the mood.' With the damping effects of fatigue sex sometimes takes the back seat. To keep stress levels under control, the body's well-being during stressful situations. The following methods have been proven to be very beneficial in relaxing the mind and therefore relieve mental and emotional troubles:

· Journaling or keeping a diary
· Exercise
· Yoga
· Listening to music
· Art therapy
· Tai chi
· Meditation

In addition to these activities, a healthy and balanced diet should also be included in one's regimen. Plenty of vegetables, protein, and whole foods can reduce emotional troubles and make people feel more energized and less sluggish. Doing this will go a long way in getting individuals back in the mood.
Sleep deprivation disturbance can damage the body's functions and decrease one's sexual performance. Getting power naps enables more energy and stamina for night-time activities.

A healthy sex life is as important matter in one's life. In pursuit of living balanced and stress-free lives, sex is often not included in the formula. Many people have the tendency to concentrate on finances, careers, and business. With many things involved in daily activities, it is easy to disregard love lives and neglect other people's needs and even personal needs. Sexual intercourse is not just an act of lust, the whole process deepens physical intimacy and strengthens the bond of love between partners. Understanding sex between married couples may lead to improved marriages and stress-free lives.