An urgent warning has been issued to women who don’t frequently get intimate with their partners.
A recent study has uncovered a startling connection between s*xual activity and longevity, particularly among women.
Researchers found that women between the ages of 20 and 59 who engaged in s** less than once a week had a significantly higher risk of mortality compared to those who had s** more frequently.
According to the study, which analyzed data from 14,542 participants, women with lower s*xual frequency faced a 70 percent higher chance of dying from any cause within a five-year period.
Scientists attribute this to increased levels of a specific protein linked to inflammation, which can negatively impact cells, tissues, and organs.
The research team, based at Walden University in Pennsylvania, relied on an extensive dataset from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct their analysis, per mail online .
The dataset included information on various health factors such as depression, obesity, ethnicity, and self-reported s*xual activity.
Participants answered a key question regarding their s*xual frequency over the past year, with response options ranging from ‘never’ to ‘365 times or more.’
“There are benefits for women to having s** more than once a week,” the researchers concluded.
They noted that engaging in regular s*xual activity appeared to offer protective health benefits, potentially linked to cardiovascular health improvements, reduced heart rate variability, and increased blood flow.
Interestingly, the study also examined the impact of s*xual activity on men but found no equivalent correlation between frequency and mortality risk.
However, there was a noteworthy discovery regarding men who engaged in frequent s*xual activity.
The findings suggested that males with a particularly high s*xual frequency were six times more likely to experience increased mortality compared to females with similar habits.
Lead researcher Dr. Srikanta Banerjee highlighted another significant finding related to mental health.
He noted that individuals experiencing depression but maintaining a higher frequency of s*xual activity appeared to be less affected by the negative health consequences associated with depression.
“Individuals with depression but high s*xual frequency don’t feel harmful effects of depression as much,” Dr. Banerjee explained.
Further analysis revealed that participants with both depression and low s*xual activity faced an astonishing 197 percent increase in mortality risk compared to those who only suffered from depression.
This suggests that s*xual activity may play a role in mitigating some of the adverse effects of mental health conditions.
While the study emphasizes the potential health benefits of s**, researchers caution that the relationship is complex.
They acknowledge that overall health status can influence an individual’s ability to engage in s*xual activity, meaning that poor health could be a contributing factor rather than just a consequence of low s*xual frequency.
Additionally, researchers explored possible reasons why excessive s*xual activity in men might lead to negative health outcomes.
One theory is that frequent s*xual encounters elevate adrenaline and cortisol levels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure, potentially leading to cardiovascular complications over time.
“This shows that s*xual frequency interacts with gender to increase mortality,” the study authors concluded. They suggest that by addressing s*xual activity levels, other health disparities could potentially be targeted for intervention.
Ultimately, the findings indicate that maintaining a moderate and healthy level of s*xual activity may contribute to overall well-being, particularly for women.
While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind these associations, the study provides compelling evidence that s** may play a more significant role in health than previously believed.
