Whether you see seniors having sex as taboo or not taboo, you might want to consider it over as studies found out that it is important for seniors to maintain an active sex life even during their golden years. Why? Below are some of the reasons why seniors need sex:
· Sex is a good alternative to exercise. Okay, not that good but it’s better than none especially for those with exercise-phobia or those seniors experiencing limited range of motion. A good round of sex which is more or less, a lot of sweating and panting is a good equal of 30-minute light cardio and the best thing of course is that you’re actually enjoying the session.
· It relieves depression. Having sex can make a person feel good about themselves, during and after the deed. Sex makes the body release happy hormones just like when you engage in exercises.
· It boosts your immune system. You know that in this age, we seniors don’t have to be choosy; we must do everything to help our body cope with the natural aging process. If we are open to medical boosts that are called maintenance medications, you must also be open to try this very simple but alternative way of aiding your immune system. It’s as natural as it gets.
· Certified fat burner! You sweat therefore you burn fat. You exert effort therefore you burn fat. It was said that an hour of intense sex burns about 150 calories so if you are going for 600 calories a day, make sure you have sex for about 4 hours straight, if you can stand that heat!
· It protects your heart. If you’re able to maintain an active sex life then you lessen your chances of developing heart problems. This is especially true for senior men. Since sex is now considered as a form of exercise, your active sex life is more like exercising religiously.
· A good pain reliever. Since happy hormones are released, your pain tolerance is instantly improved. It’s like not feeling your toothache when you’re out gardening but moans tremendously when you’re home alone, doing nothing but nurse your aching tooth. The pain is the same but your pain tolerance is not.
· It reduces stress. Sex can help you relax. The act of having sex is considered a whole-body relaxation exercise hence the level of relaxation you are able to achieve in a full body massage can also be attained when you have sex.