Study Links Sexual Activity to Women’s Longevity

A recent study has revealed a concerning connection between sexual activity and longevity, particularly among women. Women aged 20-59 who had sex less than once a week faced a 70% higher risk of dying from any cause within five years compared to those who were more sexually active. The research, analyzing data from 14,542 participants, suggests that lower sexual frequency is linked to increased inflammation, which negatively impacts overall health.

Health Benefits of Regular Sex

Researchers found that having sex more than once a week could offer health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, better blood flow, and reduced heart rate variability. “There are benefits for women to having s** more than once a week,” the team concluded.

Impact on Mental Health

Dr. Srikanta Banerjee noted that individuals with depression but frequent sexual activity experienced fewer harmful effects of depression. “Individuals with depression but high sexual frequency don’t feel harmful effects of depression as much.”

Gender Differences in Sexual Frequency

The study also found no similar link between sexual frequency and mortality for men. However, men with very high sexual activity were six times more likely to experience increased mortality than women. Researchers suggest that sexual frequency impacts health differently based on gender.