World Health Day: Orgasms are Good For You

We're celebrating Orgasms this World Health Day!

Well, we celebrate them every day, but today we're bringing you FIVE REASONS why getting off is good for you.

Orgasms - and our relationship to sex - play a significant role in our overall health and well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects.

1. Doctors Orders
   Orgasms - enjoyed by yourself or shared with others - are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease possibly due to increased heart rate, improved circulation and lower stress levels. Regular sexual activity can strengthen pelvic floor muscles, contributing to better bladder control, improved sexual function, and reduced lower back pain.
2. Better in Bed
   Orgasms can induce a state of soporific relaxation, improving sleep quality and making it easier for some people to fall asleep. The additional release of endorphins and oxytocin, which are natural feel-good chemicals in the brain, can promote physical and mental relaxation and reduce overall stress levels.
3. Feeling Good
   Healthy sexual expression supports personal intimacy, pleasure, and satisfaction, contributing to positive emotions and overall happiness. The surge of dopamine and other neurotransmitters associated with pleasure during orgasm can enhance mood and overall well-being. Sharing orgasms with a partner can strengthen emotional bonds and strengthen your sense of intimacy and connection.
4. Fuck the Pain Away
   Orgasms trigger the release of endorphins, oxytocin, and other feel-good hormones, which promote relaxation, reduce stress levels and alleviate various types of pain, including headaches, menstrual cramps, and muscle tension. Some research even suggests that sexual activity and orgasms may have a positive impact on the immune system, increasing the production of antibodies and enhancing immune function.
5. From the Bedroom to the Boardroom
   Asking for what we want and having our needs met - and having our boundaries respected - is a recipe for satisfaction and a practice that improves every aspect of our lives. Open communication, mutual respect, and enthusiastic consent are essential components of healthy interpersonal relationships, and when we know what we need it is much easier to communicate this to others.