Orgasms are awesome. Whether you come from an electronic friend ( shout out to my favorite vibrator!) or a human friend, they’re always a good time and good for you. Nothing says “complete and total bliss” like an orgasm. Even if they’re not exactly mind-blowing, they’re still absolutely amazing. And the benefits of orgasms are insane: Not only can they help you sleep better, orgasms can also boost your immunity, improve bone health, and clear up your skin — and that’s just to name a few.
Orgasms are so good for you, inside and out, that it’s only right to want as many as possible. No matter how you achieve your orgasm or how often you do it, you can always ramp things up a bit—and your body will thank you for it. Here are a few of the fun things that start to happen when you start enjoying those big finishes on a regular basis.
1. You will sleep much better
While there are a lucky few who sleep like a baby every night, for others, getting a good night’s sleep can be a struggle. A good, intense orgasm can be a game changer in that department. Better sleep is one of the biggest health benefits of sex.
When you orgasm, your body experiences a wonderful rush of multiple feel-good hormones. Such as: prolactin, vasopressin, and oxytocin. The rush of the hormone prolactin after sex helps you fall asleep faster, and the oxytocin and vasopressin released by orgasms ensure that you sleep better. Better sleep leads to better health, improved productivity, and an increased sense of well-being in the long run. So, super good for you!
2. Orgasms provide many beauty benefits, and keep breakouts at bay
Have you ever noticed how sexually active people have this glow about them? It's not just your imagination. Having frequent and frequent orgasms comes with some very noticeable benefits for your beauty.
For starters, oxytocin (a hormone associated with pleasure) helps control the effects of stress, including breakouts and other skin issues. Because orgasms release oxytocin and lower cortisol, you’re less likely to get a breakout or rash if you orgasm regularly over time.
There are also some direct skin benefits from the Big O . Orgasms give you glowing skin by increasing blood and oxygen flow to your face. Sex and orgasm also help improve blood circulation, especially if you come regularly for a long time. Among other benefits, you may also notice that your hair and nails are stronger, grow faster, and look healthier.
3. Orgasms can boost your self-confidence
Having an orgasm can actually help you feel better about your body. Because if we focus on how much pleasure our body can give us, we can learn to associate our body with pleasure.
Whether you’re doing it with someone else or not, the level of sexual satisfaction that comes with having a regular orgasm is a huge confidence booster. Getting to know your body, what it likes, and discovering new ways to feel pleasure goes a long way toward promoting body positivity. And while it’s nice togive up control to your partner every once in a while , knowing how to give yourself an orgasm on demand just feels empowering.
Getting to know your body on this level also makes you a better lover. Pleasure seekers who know what they want in bed and what it takes to get them to their peak can pass that information on to a partner, leading to better sex for both people.
4. You get sick much less often
Good sex is one of the best (and most fun) ways to boost your immune system and keep it strong all the time. It’s great for building strong bones, healing faster from injuries, and so much more.
Again, we can thank the hormones that are released for this. Studies have shown that regular orgasms - even just a few times a week - can boost your immune system by up to 20 percent.
Of course, great sex means having orgasms, and hopefully lots of them. But remember: you don’t need a partner to reap the benefits of orgasms. A nice solo session with your favorite sex toy (or even your own two hands) will do the trick just as well, so go ahead.
5. Orgasms relieve pain (including cramps)
Sexual stimulation and orgasm release your body’s natural painkillers. Oxytocin not only makes you feel happy, it can also help relieve pain from headaches to arthritis. And it relieves menstrual cramps (a reason to give period sex a try). The more orgasms you have, the more likely you are to experience pain relief. No amount of aspirin can ease your pain like an orgasm!
6. Orgasms make you look younger
Aren’t we all looking for the fountain of youth? YES! But a much more fun (and cheaper) way to look younger is to orgasm regularly. According to a 10-year study, those who orgasm look at least seven years younger than they actually are. Because orgasms help keep your blood pressure down, they slow the aging process. They also increase your estrogen levels, which increases collagen, giving your skin a youthful look. Plus, improving your sleep reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
7. It makes your relationship stronger
Orgasms can help us bond better with our partners. Having regular, good sex is one of the greatest ways to improve our relationships - and having good relationships is associated with better overall well-being.
The act of sharing something so intimate with another person, combined with the amount of feel good hormones your body releases, helps you bond with your partner. Couples who know how to please each other in bed stay together longer!
Great sex goes hand in hand with benefits like solid communication skills, enhanced creativity, and a well-developed sense of adventure. The more good feelings you associate with your relationship, the stronger you two will be as a couple, and orgasms can help you do just that.
