6 Surprising Health Benefits of Oral Sex
Aside from the obvious pleasure gained from giving (& receiving!) oral sex with your partner, you may be surprised to find there are actually quite a bit of physical and psychological reasons you feel so great after pleasing your lover.
Here are a Few of the Most Surprising Benefits of Oral Sex:
- Get in the Mood to Boost Your Mood! Did you know that semen actually serves as a mood stabilizer? So, that lift you’re feeling after pleasuring your partner isn’t simply a job well done satisfaction. You actually do FEEL better! Research suggests that semen may provide anti-depressant effects as it acts as an antagonist on depression. And more than that, it will completely lift you up as any form of sex has shown to boost self-esteem and confidence levels.
- Get Your Blood Pumping to Lower the Pressure. Ahh, the numerous benefits of semen will have you rolling or reeling or both. Semen has been shown to lower blood pressure and calm you down, providing stress relief, better sleep and contentment.
- Fight Disease & Illness For Both Parties.Yes, a shot of semen a day might just keep the doctor away. In fact, oral sex is beneficial to the health of both parties given that the more a man ejaculates, the lower his risk for colon and prostate cancer will be AND when a woman swallows a man’s semen, she lowers her risk for breast cancer.
- Don’t Stress it. Having a bad day? No problem. Semen will literally relax you. If you’re stressed, research shows semen reduces stress 10 fold.
- Immunity Boost Please! I know it might sound gross to some, but semen actually provides a good shot of zinc, calcium, potassium, various proteins and fructose which provides some nice health bonuses not to mention an immediate energy boost.
- Heal My Heart. Did you know that sex may actually help protect the heart? Several experiments also show that the chemical oxytocin (released during sex) may even assist in healing wounds, including stubborn sores due to diabetes, by regenerating certain cells.
- Cuddle Time! While lowering your stress levels and boosting your mood, oral sex also gets you in the mood to get intimate. Bonding and closeness are often felt during and after this fun sexual experience.
Side Notes: Did you know that oral sex is even mentioned in the Bible? Encouraged even as a way to stay chaste, oral sex is often referred to in the Song of Solomon and swallowing is encouraged in order to not “spill his seed upon the ground.” Crazy, ha?
So the next time you’re not in the mood to fool around, remind yourself of all you stand to gain!
9 Healthy Foods To Improve Libido & Sexual Arousal Vol. 1
With the New Year, everyone is trying to find ways to get in shape and live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle and, with that, comes the desire to enjoy ourselves as well. I, myself, have my own resolutions which include a resolution I believe everyone should employ: Have MORE Sex! We’re all busy all the time and sometimes, we take our partners for granted. Aside from the obvious pleasure gained from safe, consensual fun, sex also boosts immunity, contentment with life and overall well being. With that being said, here are 9 great food that will naturally boost your libido in 2011:
- Oysters: A timeless aphrodisiac, oysters are high in zinc, which raises sperm and testosterone levels. Zinc is also essential to reproductive functions in both men and women. Further, oysters contain dopamine, a hormone known to increase libido.
- Bananas: Containing bromelain enzymes which are believed to increase libido and reverse impotency in men, bananas are also a great source of potassium and B vitamins, all of which increase overall energy levels.
- Avocado: Avocado assists with metabolizing proteins in the body to give us more energy. They contain vitamin B6 and potassium, both of which increase libido in men and women.
- Almonds & Other Nuts: Almonds and other nuts contain essential fatty acids also known as EFA’s which offer raw energy and encourage the healthy production of male hormones.
- Mixed Berries & Other Fruits: Aside from being high in antioxidants and being generally good for you on the whole, all natural fruits provide energy to you and, when eaten 30 minutes to 1 hour before sex, can also make your secretions taste sweeter! Delicious spunk, literally, and all you have to do is eat delicious fruits of your choice. YUM!
- Eggs: Aside from being high in protein for raw energy, eggs are also rich in vitamins B5 & B6 which help balance out hormone levels and fight stress, which is the ultimate murderer of your sex drive.
- Chocolate (Especially Dark Chocolate): Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is high in antioxidants which are great for your body’s overall health, including fighting aging, reducing stress and boosting your mood. Aside from that, chocolate contains an alkaloid called theobromine which works similar to caffeine by amping up your energy levels. Chocolate releases endorphins to make you feel happy and content and contains phenylethylamine, the chemical credited with producing the feeling of being in love.
- Salmon, Tuna & Other Fish: A good source of Protein, B Vitamins, and other Nutrients, all of which are vital to reproductive health.
- Watermelon: Watermelons are rich in citruline, which improves blood flow to the heart and sex organs.