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Sex key to marital happiness for couples above 65

By: Editorial Team   | | Published: October 17, 2014 1:42 pm
Tags: Elderly  In the news  
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Having sex is healthy, and even more so in people above the age of 65. According to a recent study, better physical health and higher levels of sexual frequency among people above age 65 are linked to higher levels of marital satisfaction, according to a recent study. The sexual encounters in older adults should not be limited to vaginal intercourse and orgasm. Any type of sexual touching and pleasure counts toward sexual frequency among older couples, researchers from the Johns Hopkins University in the US showed. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

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To reach this conclusion, the team examined data from 732 couples aged 65 to 74. They looked at physical health, mental health, marital satisfaction and sexual activity. ‘It is not just that more sex means more happiness in the marriage. More sex might actually lead to better physical and mental health,’ psychologist Max Wachtel was quoted as saying in a 9NEWS.com report. (Read: 5 hidden health benefits of sex for men) Also Read - This new method can predict mortality in older people

Regardless of the type of sexual activity, more of it has the same positive results, researchers concluded. Previous studies have indicated that happiness is correlated with frequency of sexual encounters in adults and marital happiness is strongly linked with sexual satisfaction. The study appeared in the Journal of Gerontology. (Read: 7 hidden benefits of sex for women)

Here are some health benefits of sex

1. Boosts your immunity

Yes! It s true. Having sex regularly will decrease your chances of falling sick. According to a research conducted at Wilkes University, Pennsylvania, people who had more sex had 30% higher levels of the antigen immunoglobin A, as compared to people who didn t. This antigen defends your body against colds and flu. Alternatively, you could also try including these foods in your diet to boost immunity.

2. Helps you sleep

After you orgasm, endorphins which are released in your body make you feel relaxed and sleepy. Sleeping well is important too and has a range of health benefits of its own.

3. Reduces stress

Indulging in sex releases endorphins like oxytocin which releases your stress by making you feel good. Even though, stress can lower your libido, it is advised that you do not get dissuaded and have sex. Read more about 8 healthy reasons to have more sex!

With inputs from IANS

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Published : October 17, 2014 1:42 pm
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