Sex feels great, but there’s more to it than just pleasure. It has shown to offer various benefits including reducing stress, boosting your immunity and improving heart health.

Now that’s all good but you may be wondering how much sex is too much. Is it healthy to have sex daily? Well, the studies and experts say that as long as you and your partner are comfortable with it, you’re all good. There isn’t really a limit to how often you can have sex as long as it’s safe and feels good.

Let’s dive deeper into all the benefits of regular sex, some risks that come with it and tips for having healthy sex daily.

Health Benefits Of Regular Sex

1.Boosts your immunity

Having sex once or twice a week improves our immunity, with studies observing a 30% boost in the IgA antibody when compared to people who have sex less frequently. But remember, it’s not a substitute for all the other good lifestyle habits that keep your immune system strong.

2.Helps you sleep better

Studies have shown that having an orgasm before going to bed can help you fall asleep faster and experience better sleep. You can thank hormones like oxytocin, vasopressin, and prolactin for that.

Oxytocin and endorphins are responsible for making you feel relaxed. They are also linked to the release of melatonin, the hormone that dictates our body clock. Prolactin release is linked to the feeling of sexual satisfaction and has also been observed in higher levels during sleep.

3.Reduces stress and anxiety

Like we mentioned earlier, a lot of ‘feel-good’ hormones like oxytocin and endorphins are released during sex. Additionally, sex also reduces stress-inducing hormones cortisol and adrenaline. All of this adds up to you feeling happier, relaxed and less stressed overall.

4.Relieves Pain

Sex can act as a natural painkiller, with research finding that headaches that came with migraines and cluster headaches had improved after sexual activity. This is down to sex triggering the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers.

Other studies have found that women experienced lower pain sensitivity and high pain tolerance during sex. This means sex can also help women get relief from period pain.

5.Improves Heart Health

Did you know that you’re actually caring for your heart when you have regular sex?

Sex stimulates the cardiovascular system and increases your heart rate. It’s like a workout for your cardiovascular system that improves the heart’s functioning and strength.

Sex is also linked to lower blood pressure levels, thanks to the release of hormones like endorphins. A healthy and strong cardiovascular system can greatly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

It’s important to note that sex should not replace other healthy lifestyle habits even if it benefits your heart health. Rather, it should complement other habits like having a balanced diet and regular exercise.

6.Reduces the risk of prostate cancer

Despite how common it is among cancers, we don’t really know the causes of prostate cancer. Scientists have found that genetics play an important role, with lifestyle factors like diet also being linked to the risk of prostate cancer.

One of the lifestyle factors linked to the risk of this cancer is a man’s sexual activity. A Harvard study had found that high ejaculation frequency in men was linked to a lower risk. Men who ejaculated 21 or more times a month had a 31% lower risk of prostate cancer, compared to those who reported 4-7 ejaculations a month.

7.Better bladder control

Regular sex is like a workout for your body, especially for the pelvic floor muscles in women. These are muscles that support your bladder, uterus and bowel, and they have contractions when you have an orgasm. So, the more those muscles engage, the stronger they become.

8.Increases your sex drive

Having sex can make you want more sex. This is down to sex triggering hormones like testosterone, which can increase your libido or sex drive. So, it’s basically a cycle where the more you have sex can lead to you wanting to do it more often.

This is sometimes just the solution for couples with mismatched sex drives. So much so that experts recommend you shouldn’t always say ‘no’ when your partner is in the mood and you’re not.

9.Improves sexual functioning

Regular sex can improve your performance and enhance pleasure from your orgasms. Feel-good hormones, like oxytocin and endorphins, released during sex can lead to more powerful and pleasurable orgasms.

We had already mentioned that sex can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. These are the muscles responsible for orgasmic contractions, which means you experience stronger orgasms if you regularly have sex.

For men, it can help maintain healthy blood flow to the genital area. This is crucial for achieving and maintaining an erection. It can also help improve lubrication for both men and women, making sexual activity more comfortable and pleasurable.

10.Helps bonding and emotional intimacy

Like we’ve discussed earlier, sex can trigger a lot of hormones and these hormones, in turn, affect our emotions. Oxytocin, aptly named the ‘love hormone’, enhances feelings of comfort and affection. That’s why you feel emotionally connected and happy afterwards, especially in a long term relationship where sexual and emotional needs overlap.

When it comes to casual sex, these hormones can simply make your experience fun and blissful, and not necessarily establish an emotional connection.

One thing to keep in mind is that sex may make you feel good and happy, but that doesn’t mean having sex daily makes you a lot happier. Studies have found that couples who have sex more than once a week are not really happier than those doing it once a week. So, it’s important that you aren’t doing it for the sake of it, or feel pressured to do it everyday. The amount that’s best for you is just how often it is you’re comfortable with.

Are There Any Disadvantages To Having Sex Daily?

There’s no limit to how often you can have sex, as long as you and your partner are comfortable with it. However, you might run into some problems from having sex everyday. Let’s discuss them below.

1.Chafing or bruising

A lot of sex means a lot of touching and rubbing between skin. This can lead to chafing or even bruising and cause dry skin and cracks which increase risk of infections. If you’re on low-dose birth control tablets, be careful about vaginal dryness since having daily sex with such conditions can cause vaginal tears.

2.Higher risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

UTIs occur when bacteria get into the urinary tract and bladder, causing an infection and inflammation of the tract. Daily sex means there’s a higher chance bacteria get introduced to the urethra, which is the opening of the urinary tract.

3.Physical exhaustion

Studies have shown that having too much sex can trigger the release of norepinephrine, adrenaline, and cortisol in the body. These hormones can cause an increase in your heart rate, metabolism and blood pressure. This takes a toll on your body and can leave you exhausted even long after sex.

4.Decrease in libido

If you end up exhausted after sex and don’t give yourself time to recover, your body might struggle to regulate all those hormones that drive your libido. You might want to step back and take a break if you feel this way.

Tips For Having Sex Daily

1.Keep things fresh with new positions Don’t feel shy or afraid to get creative and try new positions so that you can keep that excitement in the bedroom. Moreover, different positions also tend to work different muscles and can help you avoid overworking certain areas of your body.

2.Don’t forget lubricants

A lot of the irritation and discomfort during sex comes from too much friction. It can lead to soreness, dryness and even infection. So, if you plan on having sex daily, it’s important you use lubricants often. Go for ones that are gentle and safe for sensitive skin.

3.Take it easy

Know your physical limits and give yourself enough time to recover, especially if advised against physical exertion by a doctor. They might do so due to a pre-existing condition, diagnosis or a treatment that is recommended. Even without these constraints, if you feel too exhausted or drained, do not force yourself since it can put your health at risk.

4.Remember to use the bathroom before and after sex

It is recommended to use the bathroom before and after sex to prevent the risk of getting UTIs. Also, make sure to clean your genital and anal areas before and after sex. Stay hydrated and remember to drink an extra glass of water after intercourse.