By Justin Lehmiller Research suggests that sex could potentially be good for us in a lot of ways. For example, studies have found that, among men, frequent orgasms are linked to enhanced immune system functioning [1], a lower risk of prostate cancer [2], as well as a lower risk of premature death [3]. In addition,… Read more »
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller A series of recent studies suggests that frequent sexual activity could potentially benefit the brain. First, a 2010 study on male rats discovered a link between sexual activity and neuron growth [1]. Specifically, rats that had daily sex for two weeks demonstrated more neuron growth than rats that were only… Read more »