Sex Is as Good for the Brain as the Body

A recent study suggests that sex may be as good for the brain as it is for the body.

You are doubtless aware that sex can improve your mood but did you know that it can also sharpen your memory?

A recent study, published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, showed that people over 50 could boost their short-term memory by engaging in an active sex life. In 2012, 6,016 men and women completed a memory test and questionnaires regarding their health, diet, sex lives, as well as their emotional connection to their partners. In 2014, the process was repeated, and researchers from the University of Wollongong in Australia compared the results to see what changed during that time, as Men’s Health reported. Read more

7 Aches and Pains Magically Cured by Orgasms

Sex can be healing - literally. These seven aches and pains are magically cured by orgasm.

We already know the crazy-but-true things that cause orgasms. But did you know that having an orgasm, even a strange one, is more than just a fun way to spend an afternoon? Orgasms can also relieve everything from pain to insomnia. Read on to discover the fabulous healing properties of the big O. Read more

How Having More Sex Boosts Your Intelligence

Research has found that sex increases the production of neutrons in the brain.

Next time your other half says they’re not in the mood for a romantic interlude, try telling them that it could make them brainier.

Although it sounds like a clever ploy, psychologists say that making love can boost intelligence.

That’s in addition to previous research which shows that sex not only helps to decrease your stress levels but also burns up calories. Read more