September 2016 PMID 27601406

Is Sex Good for Your Health? A National Study on Partnered Sexuality and Cardiovascular Risk among Older Men and Women.

Hui Liu, Linda J Waite, Shannon Shen, Donna H Wang

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects moderate engagement, with examples like mentions of how sex reduces stress hormones and releases mood-boosting endorphins, illustrating interest in the health-related benefits. Words like 'stress relief' and references to scientific studies underscore a respectful yet casual acknowledgment of the article's implications, leading to moderate scores across all dimensions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that sexual activity has health benefits and may influence cardiovascular health, aligning with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, touching on themes like stress relief, mood enhancement, and health implications without deep critical analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference related concepts such as stress hormones and endorphins, indicating some level of engagement with the scientific content.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the article contributes to understanding the physiological links between sexuality and health, though they stop short of claiming a transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

The study uses national data to explore how partnered sexuality, including sex frequency and quality, affects cardiovascular risks like hypertension and heart events in older men and women.
Results show older men tend to have more frequent and enjoyable sex than women, and more frequent sex is linked to higher cardiovascular risk in men, but not women.
Conversely, good sexual quality appears to protect women from cardiovascular risks, while it doesn't significantly impact men, and poor health doesn't seem to affect sexuality in later life.]

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Shashi Agarwal, MD

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Sex & Stress Relief (6 of 7) #health #fitness #wellness Sex seems to decrease levels of adrenaline and cortisol, known as "stress hormones". (J Health Soc Behav. 2016. doi:10.1177/0022146516661597)

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Shashi Agarwal, MD

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Sex & Stress Relief (5 of 7) #health #fitness #wellness Endorphins are natural mood boosters produced by the brain. They are released during sexual intercourse & orgasm. They contribute to feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and reduced pain. (doi:10.1177/0022146516661597)

Feb 19, 2025 · 23 followers View post →

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