J Sex Med April 2010 PMID 20088868

The relative health benefits of different sexual activities.

Stuart Brody

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions demonstrate general agreement with the article's conclusions, as seen in references to reputable studies and explicit mentions of specific sexual activities linked to health benefits. The tone varies from supportive to humorous, with some users quoting scientific sources, which underscores a moderate level of engagement and interest in evidence-based information rather than dismissiveness or superficial remarks.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions reflect support for the findings, emphasizing the health benefits of penile-vaginal sex and referencing the same research as credible evidence.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, often citing health benefits and specific studies, but some dismiss the material as obvious or already known.

EngagementModerate engagement

Engagement appears to be moderate, with users referencing studies, quoting sources, or adding humorous comments, indicating a personal connection or curiosity.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the importance of understanding sexual activity's health benefits, the overall impact seems limited to raising awareness rather than prompting significant societal change.

Abstract in brief

  • This review examines how different sexual activities impact physical and mental health, highlighting that penile-vaginal intercourse is most strongly associated with positive health outcomes.
  • Other sexual activities like masturbation and anal intercourse show weaker or even negative associations with health benefits, and condom use may reduce some of the benefits of penile-vaginal sex.
  • The findings suggest that understanding these specific health benefits should lead to improved, evidence-based approaches in sexual health education and medical practice.]

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Your Brain on Porn
@YourBrainOnPorn · X

Research suggests that the health benefits claimed to be associated with orgasm are in fact associated with close contact with another human being, not orgasm, and not masturbation. See - "The Relative Health Benefits of Different Sexual Activities" https://t.co/8LqhZttz1h

Feb 8, 2020 · 7 likes · 13,350 followers View post →
Sebastian Camilo Cortés
@CamCor3 · X

@_camivergara Lo anterior no quiere decir que el sexo no tenga beneficios. Investigaciones demuestran que una vida sexual activa se relaciona con mejores parámetros psicológicos y de función física. Aquí las citas de la info: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01677.x 10.1371/journal.pone.0079342

Jul 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 646 followers View post →
A Complicated Communist
@SonkosiZizi · X

Let me know when you need more

Nov 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,063 followers View post →
Thug
@swissthug · X

@BxlRmn @DigitalGanon Les rapports sexuels entre le pénis et le vagin sont associés à la santé, mais la masturbation et le sexe anal ne le sont pas. https://t.co/UoARzk1s4h

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 like · 325 followers View post →
根拠に基づく性情報
@wbckEBS · X

https://t.co/8ivm61z4qq J Sex Med. 2010 Apr;7(4 Pt 1):1336-61. The relative health benefits of different sexual activities. 陰茎 - 膣性交(PVI)は心身に良い。コンドームなしの方が本来良い。

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 17 followers View post →
Christophe Trivalle
@CTrivalle · X

@MarieBurnier je ne retrouve plus l’étude... Mais il y a ce papier qui n’est pas mal https://t.co/EIiKrwTPlX

Feb 16, 2019 · 1 share · 8,283 followers View post →

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@bilaaan1 Bilan, du skulle kanske testa själv, det är ok och inte alls haram. https://t.co/mKKPp3CpdU

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Shashi Agarwal, MD
@usacardiologist · X

Sex & Stress Relief (7 of 7) #health #fitness #wellness To conclude, regular sexual intercourse =  greater mental health wellbeing. (J Sex Med. 2010. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01677.x.) Ideally, sexual activity should occur at least once a week. (doi:10.1177/1948550615616462)

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Thug
@swissthug · X

@BxlRmn @DigitalGanon Les rapports sexuels entre le pénis et le vagin sont associés à la santé, mais la masturbation et le sexe anal ne le sont pas. https://t.co/UoARzk1s4h

Sep 18, 2023 · 1 like · 325 followers View post →
isaias
@isaias_plus · X

@CammyDisco And I'm providing you with literary sources within the field of biology where the word "insemination" is used to describe the introduction of semen into the anus. Here is another source from 2010 that cites the 1984 paper but does not change the language. https://t.co/2CL6oHW6Ev

Sep 5, 2023 · 556 followers View post →
attn. seeking missile
@nintendette_ · X

@archiesarchivee Brody S. The Relative Health Benefits of Different Sexual Activities. Journal of sexual medicine. 2010;7(4pt1):1336-1361. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01677.x

Nov 10, 2022 · 670 followers View post →
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@MCP_MZT · X

@a23625793 @ronpaulmaoist @Falconsfan1020 @LiterallyShogun @comrade_rat Incorrect. Only ejaculations from pens-vagina intercourse lower it. Brody, S.. “The relative health benefits of different sexual activities.” Journal of Sexual Medicine 7 (2010): 1346 https://t.co/0A0PbWrSGg

Aug 28, 2022 · 793 followers View post →
Sebastian Camilo Cortés
@CamCor3 · X

@_camivergara Lo anterior no quiere decir que el sexo no tenga beneficios. Investigaciones demuestran que una vida sexual activa se relaciona con mejores parámetros psicológicos y de función física. Aquí las citas de la info: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01677.x 10.1371/journal.pone.0079342

Jul 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 646 followers View post →
that guy
@O_K_J_R · X

The relative health benefits of different sexual activities - PubMed https://t.co/FdCxuhNgvR

Mar 2, 2022 · 1,828 followers View post →
A Complicated Communist
@SonkosiZizi · X

Let me know when you need more

Nov 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,063 followers View post →
pauldirks
@pauldirks · X

Frequent sexual relations are related to better physical and mental health. Interestingly, most studies show that it is only penile-vaginal sex that confer these benefits. https://t.co/ZE6DdDh7Sz https://t.co/xAH86KUpkM

Jul 15, 2020 · 3,195 followers View post →
Your Brain on Porn
@YourBrainOnPorn · X

Research suggests that the health benefits claimed to be associated with orgasm are in fact associated with close contact with another human being, not orgasm, and not masturbation. See - "The Relative Health Benefits of Different Sexual Activities" https://t.co/8LqhZttz1h

Feb 8, 2020 · 7 likes · 13,350 followers View post →
redrosesfi
@kilajive · X

The Relative Health Benefits of Different Sexual Activities - Brody - 2010 - The Journal of Sexual Medicine - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/uUCaJivGrG

Apr 26, 2019 · 36 followers View post →
Jun Fuse@循環器内科医
@jfuse0320 · X

RT @wbckEBS: https://t.co/8ivm61z4qq J Sex Med. 2010 Apr;7(4 Pt 1):1336-61. The relative health benefits of different sexual activities.…

Mar 6, 2019 · 1 share · 994 followers View post →
根拠に基づく性情報
@wbckEBS · X

https://t.co/8ivm61z4qq J Sex Med. 2010 Apr;7(4 Pt 1):1336-61. The relative health benefits of different sexual activities. 陰茎 - 膣性交(PVI)は心身に良い。コンドームなしの方が本来良い。

Feb 28, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 17 followers View post →
Marie Burnier
@MarieBurnier · X

RT @CTrivalle: @MarieBurnier je ne retrouve plus l’étude... Mais il y a ce papier qui n’est pas mal https://t.co/EIiKrwTPlX

Feb 16, 2019 · 1 share · 7,939 followers View post →
Christophe Trivalle
@CTrivalle · X

@MarieBurnier je ne retrouve plus l’étude... Mais il y a ce papier qui n’est pas mal https://t.co/EIiKrwTPlX

Feb 16, 2019 · 1 share · 8,283 followers View post →