A doctor has shed light on the numerous benefits of engaging in regular sex, after a woman shared her experience of being intimate with her husband daily for a year.
Brittany Gibbons sparked a conversation after she and her partner embarked on a year-long challenge of daily intimacy.
Gibbons has openly discussed this experience, highlighting its positive impact on her personal life and her relationship. She noted how it boosted her confidence and helped her appreciate herself as much as her husband does.
In an article for Women’s Health, she wrote: “For the first time, I was more concerned with every part of sex that felt good than finding a flattering angle to hide my stomach or back fat.”
“My body was being enjoyed by the both of us, equally.”
While the commitment is noteworthy, the concept of daily sex has been contemplated before, and a doctor has elaborated on the potential advantages of such intimacy.
Michelle DiBlasi, DO, chief of inpatient psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center, provided insights on whether frequent sex is advisable.
According to The Healthy Report, she stated: “The answer is whatever people are comfortable with. It’s safe to have sex every day, even multiple times a day.”
“But it’s also OK to not have sex that often.”
This information is certainly reassuring!
The doctor highlighted several key health benefits of engaging in sex regularly, and fortunately, there are many.
DiBlasi mentioned that regular sexual activity helps in reducing cortisol levels within the body, which can positively affect mood.
She explained: “This is a hormone that’s released when you’re under stress—so [having sex] lowers the stress in your body to make you feel calmer and it can help you sleep better at night.”
Additionally, endorphins are released during sex, which are known as ‘happiness hormones’ that naturally alleviate pain and enhance mood.
Another significant advantage, as noted by the doctor, is that frequent sex can enhance the bond between partners.
This is due to the hormone oxytocin being produced during sex, known for fostering connections with others.
DiBlasi further explained: “And the nice thing about it is that after you have sex—or even just have close physical touching or cuddling—that oxytocin can last in your body for up to two days.”