A recent study has uncovered intriguing findings suggesting that women who engage in frequent sexual activity may have a longer lifespan, thanks to its potential benefits for heart health. The research, published in the Journal of Psychosexual Health, analyzed data from women aged 20 to 59, revealing that those who had sex less than once a week faced a 70% higher risk of all-cause mortality.
The study, conducted by researchers from Walden University, Minnesota, utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, involving over 14,500 adults. They found that women could gain health benefits by engaging in sexual activity more than once per week, potentially improving cardiovascular health due to increased blood flow and reduced heart rate variability.
Interestingly, the study also highlighted the impact of depression, showing that women experiencing depression along with low sexual frequency faced even greater health risks. However, sexually active women with depression appeared to suffer fewer harmful effects, suggesting that the endorphin release associated with sex might counteract some of the negative outcomes of depression. According to lead researcher Dr. Srikanta Banerjee, this effect may vary between genders, as depression affects men and women differently.
On the flip side, the study found that men may experience increased health risks from too much sexual activity. For men, excessive sexual frequency was linked to a six-fold increase in mortality risk, contrasting with the findings for women. The researchers suggested that sexual activity and health outcomes might interact differently based on gender, hinting at broader implications for addressing health disparities.
The study emphasizes the complex relationship between sexual frequency, gender, and overall health, pointing to the potential benefits of maintaining a balanced and healthy sex life for both men and women.
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