{"id":22429,"date":"2018-10-08T14:18:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T12:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=22429"},"modified":"2018-11-27T18:46:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T17:46:55","slug":"5-wholesome-reasons-good-sex-is-great-for-the-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/5-wholesome-reasons-good-sex-is-great-for-the-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Wholesome Reasons (Good) Sex is Great for the Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no product that will give your skin the same natural radiance that sex can. It offers benefits that give you nourished, vibrant & glowing skin. But eroticism aside, physical touch can actually trigger a cascade of positive health effects which both comfort & heal \u2013 not only improving your skin\u2019s appearance & function, but also contributing to your overall health & well-being. The rumours\u00a0are true: an orgasm a day keeps the skin doctor away.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

So if you\u2019re aiming to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy and want to know one way that might help, the reasons below should convince you as to why sex (read: touch) is important to your skin\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Improves circulation & complexion<\/h2>\n

Good blood flow circulates oxygen, nutrients and hormones adequately around the body. Due to the increase of heart rate and deepening of breath during sex, circulation increases and fresh blood is supplied to wherever it\u2019s needed \u2013 to places like vital organs as well as the skin. This boost of blood brightens the complexion and give the skin its most natural glow, aka the \u201cafter O-glow\u201d.<\/p>\n

Lowers stress & keeps flare ups at bay<\/h2>\n

Stress will make any skin condition worse. When the body is under duress, it releases a surge of cortisol<\/em> \u2013 otherwise known as the \u2018stress hormone\u2019. And this increase of cortisol<\/em> (particularly in the long run) is bad news for the skin. It immediately starts to break down collagen, lowering elasticity and increasing sebum (oil) production in the skin, which might begin to show as acne. But intimacy, tender touch or any other kind of positive physical contact counters the stress response and decreases cortisol<\/em> levels in the body. Good for the body, great for the skin!<\/p>\n

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Relieves tension & reduces wrinkles<\/h2>\n

The most effective pro-skin, anti-wrinkle treatment is simply to not hold worry or tension in your face. Researcher have proven that embracing someone for 20 seconds or more relieves tension, lowers the heart rate & relaxes the body. This form of physical relief helps us release tension in our face; in the absence of tense facial muscles, wrinkles don\u2019t have the chance to carve deeper lines. That\u2019s basically a hug a day to keep wrinkles at bay.<\/p>\n

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Improves sleep & overall skin condition<\/h2>\n

A restful night of sleep gives your skin the time to work at rejuvenating itself. Beauty sleep is<\/em> a thing. And sex is one of the easiest ways to the onset of sleep, due to the hormonal wave it releases. At our climax, the love hormone oxytocin<\/em> starts going wild, and it is promptly followed by the relaxation-inducing hormone prolactin<\/em> and a drop in cortisol<\/em>. Sending us into slumber.<\/p>\n

A vaginal orgasm also increases estrogen levels, enhancing the REM sleep stage, which results in a deeper sleep. Whereas penile orgasms are commonly known to induce a fast & solid onset of sleep \u2013 in what the French call \u201cle petit mort\u201d. But the fact of the matter is: the better sleep we have, the better our skin will look in the morning.<\/p>\n

More on this topic: How to Have a Better Night’s Sleep<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifts confidence & self-esteem<\/h2>\n

And perhaps the most moving point about (good) sex enhancing your skin health: the fact that it tends to boost your self-esteem. You might recognize that anxiety drop you feel after some first-rate sex. Researchers have found the oxytocin<\/em> kick you get from a successful orgasm can even help relieve social anxiety. So basically, you\u2019ll feel great about yourself and your skin.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, sex & physical intimacy can actually give you so much more than a momentary state of bliss. And for long-term skin health & well-being, it\u2019s just as important as food and a proper skincare regime. So grab a partner (or two, or three?) or take a moment of self-love and enjoy all those skin bonuses in the comfort of your own company.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
Importance in Regulation of Anxiety and Sex Behavior<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
How hugging makes you healthier<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
Is Sex Helping or Hurting Your Sleep?<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n

How has your \u201cafter O-glow\u201d made you feel?\u00a0Let us know in the comments below!<\/h3>\n

If you enjoyed reading this article, you can get an update of what\u2019s on the magazine dropped right into your e-mailbox. Sign up here<\/a> for our newsletter!<\/em><\/h5>\n

Cover photo credit: Mahrael Boutros<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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