Interesting Benefits of having Sex that You do not know about
The protective benefits may be many: Sex is a form of exercise and helps strengthen your heart, lower your blood pressure, reduce stress and improve sleep. In addition, intimacy in a relationship can increase bonding. Strong social connections, says Blaha, can lower feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety, which have been linked to higher heart disease risk.
The primary fear regarding intimacy for most people with heart disease is being scared that having sex will cause a heart attack. While sexual activity does increase your heart rate, it is not something that most people with stable heart disease should worry about. In general, if you are able to climb stairs or jog or walk a mile without difficulty, it is safe for you to have sex.
The possibility of having a heart attack during sexual activity is exceedingly low and should not scare you away.As long as you are not experiencing any symptoms, it is not worrisome.
You should abstain from any heavy physical exertion, including sex, until you see a doctor if you have heart disease symptoms such as:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Irregular heartbeat
Nausea or indigestion
Your risk is slightly elevated whenever you are physically active, whether it is sexual activity or going for a run or any other type of aerobic exercise, compared to when you are resting. But for people with a stable heart, the long-term benefits of regular physical activity — including sex — far outweigh the risk.
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