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J Epidemiol Community Health February 2002 PMID 11812807

Sexual intercourse and risk of ischaemic stroke and coronary heart disease: the Caerphilly study.

S Ebrahim, M May, Y Ben Shlomo, P McCarron, S Frankel, J Yarnell, G Davey Smith

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The overall tone is casual and somewhat dismissive, with some participants sharing videos and linking the study to mental health or pain perception, but without critical analysis or strong emotional investment. For instance, comments like 'Just watch ❤️' and casual mentions of personal health concerns suggest a superficial engagement, while some posts speculate humorously about IQ and mental effects, reflecting a somewhat dismissive or joking attitude towards the research's significance.

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The discussions display a neutral stance, with some posts supporting the potential health benefits of sex, while others downplay or dismiss the relevance, such as the comment about IQ and mental effects.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study followed 914 men over 20 years to explore whether how often they have sex affects their risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease, finding no clear link between sexual frequency and stroke risk.
  • Men who had sex less than once a month showed a higher risk of fatal coronary heart disease compared to those who had sex at least twice a week, especially in the first 10 years.
  • Over the full 20-year period, the increased risk diminished, suggesting the initial association might not be due to confounding factors, and frequent sexual activity is unlikely to significantly raise the risk of strokes or heart disease in middle-aged men.]
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