Sex is the best workout, say experts

[Rictor]

Sex is the best workout, say experts

Alka Rastogi
LUCKNOW, January 19

It could be the hottest health tip ever. According to physicians and gynaecologists, a romp in the bed is the panacea for a host of problems including heart disease, migraine and arthritis.

Recent studies indicate that vigorous lovemaking, including pre-intercourse sex, raises pulse rate from a normal 70 beats per minute to 150. Upto 250 calories get burnt up as a result and this is the equivalent of 15 minutes of jogging or a game of squash.

In fact those too lazy to visit the gym can opt for a more active sex life instead. World-renowned sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari, quoting British researchers, says muscular contractions during intercourse exercise various body parts like the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms and thorax. This helps stimulate testosterone production in males and leads to stronger bones and muscles. Those with weak bones or suffering from osteoporosis stand to gain the most.

Sex three to four times a week similarly cuts down chances of a heart attack, insist cardiologists. In fact studies conducted at the Queen's University in Belfast conclude that the risk of a coronary seizure could be reduced by as much as half.

Coitus also sharpens the senses, thanks to a hormone called prolactin that is produced after the act. It causes stem cells in the brain to develop new neurons and thereby sensory organs function better.

But the carnal route to healthy life is fraught with dangers. Experts warn that erection achieved through drugs denies the male sex organ time to recover between copulations and could result in permanent harm.

Abstinence and incomplete sex too have adverse effects. In case of women, failure to climax could set off back pain and stomach cramps. Avoiding sex for long periods may lead to vaginal atrophy and intercourse would then become a very painful affair, says Lucknow gynaecologist Dr Sushma Pandey.

While wary of making a case for unprotected sex, condoms, admit experts, do nothing for coital bliss. According to them, the rubber prevents prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance found in semen, from getting absorbed into the female genital tract and could considerably reduce sexual pleasure.

Those who look for sex outside marriage are also likely to be blessed with good health, claims Dr JK Tewari of the Department of Psychiatry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow. Although it's a view certain to make the blood of morality minders boil, doctors say illegitimate physical relations could cure hypertension.


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[StuartD]

This explains why I'm so outta shape.

[Abyss_Vee]

time to work out

[Rictor]

Any ladies need a personal trainer?

[davecummings]

AND, it natural, normal, and healthy (not only sexually, but emotionally and physically, too-----sex/masturbation gives me relief from tension, focus, etc).

Gotta run (so I can knock one out and become more focused on churning out IRS 1099's for all the models who I paid $600 or more to in 2003)

Dave
www.davecummings.com

[com]

not only is it the best cardio workout where you burn the most caleries, but it's really good for your complexion... makes you stay lookin young

[C_U_Next_Tuesday]

does masturbation count

[SGS]

Originally posted by C_U_Next_Tuesday
does masturbation count

Only if you exercise by yourself in public

[Raf1]

Originally posted by C_U_Next_Tuesday
does masturbation count

[davecummings]

Originally posted by C_U_Next_Tuesday
does masturbation count

Your comment reminds me of Clinton's definition of sex, which apparently excludes bJ's--------------damn!!!:-))

Dave
www.davecummings.com

[loverboy]

ok, im busted. now everyone knows my secret

[michel]

Originally posted by MaskedMan
This explains why I'm so outta shape.

opposite for me

[Michaelious]

So does that make us all a bunch of 'trainers' then? lol

[Zappu]

Sex is the best workout, say experts

Ok, but what if you hate sports?