IT’S World Health Day today and here’s an interesting thought. Stop wasting that enormous membership fee at your gym and instead improve intimacy with your partner to be as healthy as ever!
Dr Prakash Kothari, advisor, World Association for Sexual Health, believes that one round of sex in bed is equal to running three rounds of the Hanging Gardens at Malabar Hill. He says, “Sex can burn a lot of calories provided it’s done in a proper way for both the partner. Unless there is equality and mutuality, sex cannot be a healthy workout.”
In a single round of sex, a couple burns approximately 350-500 calories, suggests fitness expert Leena Mogre. She says, “Sex is great from physical as well as psychological perspectives. It cuts down your stress completely. Plus it lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attacks.”
When the stress levels are reduced, the brain produces oxytocins which promotes sleep and help maintain body weight, points out Leena. Other benefits include production of higher number of antibodies in the body which boost immunity, plus a heightened heart rate for a healthier cardio vascular system. Above all, sex can really help keep your state of mind happy. If sex is loving and connected, it plays a great role in lifting your self-esteem.
