Can the fountain of youth be found between the sheets? Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s Dr. David Weeks conducted a ten-year study, which kept track of 3,500 participants’ sexual activities. He then asked others to guess the participants’ ages by studying photos of them. Those who had sex a few times a week were said to look around four to seven years younger than they actually were!
Here are just some of the beauty benefits of sex:
1. Firm & Glowing Skin
Orgasms and kissing stimulate the brain and helps release a rush of hormones that, among other things, boost collagen production.
2. Clearer Skin
Serotonin, dopamine, prolactin, and oxytocin (the cuddle hormone) helps give you sensations of bliss and relaxation. This helps to lower stress levels, as well as prompting cell regeneration, which helps heal existing skin damage.
3. Sexy, Plump Lips
During your passion session, your heart pumps blood more quickly because of all that excitement. This results in plumper lips and a healthy flush.
4. Softer Skin
Increased blood circulation also helps bring moisture to the skin faster keeping it hydrated and soft.
5. Reduced Breakouts
Great sex creates heat. Heat makes you sweat. Sweat can help detoxify your skin.
6. Cures Under-Eye Circles & Puffiness
No, sex isn’t an alternative to the eye cream you use at night. But, it can give you something that night cream can’t…a good night of rest. The more well-rested you are, the healthier your eyes will look.
7. Beautiful Hair and Stronger Nails
Along with softer skin, increased blood circulation also provides the body with the much-needed nutrients that are responsible for strong nails and shiny hair.