Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What are the benefits of regular sex for women?

Asked by:Chenoa

Asked on:Mar 25, 2026 05:38 PM

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  • Beatrice Beatrice

    Mar 25, 2026

      1. Make women's menstrual periods regular and less likely to age.
      
    Experts from Sex Hormones and Women healthy On the one hand, it affirms the health-care function of sexual life. Regular sex can greatly benefit women's health and life span. Studies have confirmed that women who have sex at least once a week have much higher estrogen levels than women who only have sex occasionally.

    Estrogen can maintain the good structure and smooth function of the blood circulation system, reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, and at the same time increase the level of "good" cholesterol, as well as maintain skin Softening, preventing depression and maintaining bone density. Women who are in a stable relationship and have an active sex life are less likely to age. Research also shows that sexual intercourse can help stabilize the menstrual cycle.

    2. Can relieve pain
      
    “Dr. Teresa Brady, executive director of the Minnesota Arthritis Research Institute, said: "Many people mistakenly avoid sexual intercourse when they feel pain. If you have sex when you are in pain, you will be surprised to find how effective sexual intercourse is in relieving pain."

    Southern Illinois College of Medicine research at Migraine Of the 52 female patients who had sex during the attack, 8 said their headaches completely disappeared, and 16 said their headaches were relieved. The mechanism by which sexual intercourse relieves pain remains unclear. There is a theory that orgasm can activate "endorphins" secreted in the brain. This morphine-like chemical has a strong analgesic effect.

    "Orgasm is a natural pain reliever," said Dr. Whipple, associate professor at Rutgers University School of Nursing. She is studying whiplash injuries caused by chronic arthritis and hyperflexion of the cervical spine. female Patients have found that orgasm significantly increases their pain threshold (i.e., they are less likely to feel pain and become less sensitive to pain).

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