During sexual activity, various physiological responses occur:
1. Increased heart rate and blood pressure as adrenaline flows.
2. Vaginal lubrication (cervical mucus) aids in comfort and facilitates sperm movement.
3. Elevated blood flow to the genital area, intensifying sensation.
4. Release of endorphins, leading to a natural “high” and post-orgasmic well-being.
5. Temporary muscle tension, which may release pain.
6. Hormonal variations: spikes in oxytocin and dopamine, which enhance bonding.
7. Cardiac changes: heart rates can peak significantly, especially in younger individuals.
8. Breathlessness due to increased physical exertion, but awareness often amplifies sexual pleasure.
It’s crucial to note that experiences vary widely and these generalizations may not apply to everyone. Safe practices and consent are always priorities in a healthy sexual experience.
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The sensory “bomb” of sex
Sex functions as a veritable “bomb” that allows the release of a great many feel-good hormones simultaneously and in sustained release. During and after sex, the hypothalamus produces endorphin, the famous feel-good molecule, dopamine, the hormone that is released through sexual arousal upon falling in love. It also triggers the hormone that makes us positively aggressive and provides energy to the whole body, the testosterone. In sex, the production of oxytocin and of vasopressin, both of which are very useful hormones for keeping the couple strong. The positive hormonal effect of sex is also referred to as the “afterglow” and usually lasts 2 days following the act, days in which one continues to experience a pleasurable and harmonious sensation.
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Scientifically, it has been shown that the level of satisfaction with sex and the triggering of these hormones decreases over time, although it still remains high for couples who have been very successful in this regard since the beginning. So over time there is a physiological decline of benefits following sex, but this should not frighten or sadden; the decline is necessary to allow the “human machine” to give a stable arrangement to the couple and build in other senses. This then prompts one to find from time to time, in long-lasting relationships, occasions that ignite libido and renew desire.
Certainly-regardless of what the history of the couple is and especially its duration-sex has a pain-relieving, calming, relaxing, sleep-assisting effect. The positive effects on the brain are manifold, along with reduced blood pressure; having sex also keeps away the risk of cardiovascular disease. What is unleashed during the act continues for the next few days-at least two-and is reflected in the glow of the skin, the look and the mood.
Benefits of sex
Sex has the power to boost the immune system’s defenses (increases levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A) and makes the heart work well, increasing the heart rate and thus functioning as a real gymnastic. Having sex lowers blood pressure, significantly normalizing the pressure blood pressure. Due to the effect of oxytocin, stress is also better managed and discharged quickly. It also benefits the muscular apparatus, including the pelvic floor area, whose tone proves very important in maintaining healthy key structures such as the prostate and bladder.
Good news also at the cognitive level: science has proven that sex goes to stimulate the hippocampus in an important way, going to enhance memory due to the creation of new neurons. Finally, having sex has a protective effect on many systems of our body and improves our relationship with ourselves/and, in short, our self-esteem, going to positively affect the well-being on an emotional level and on managing the various emotional waves that run through us. The chemicals released at the brain level also help to maintain youthfulness, both mentally and aesthetically. It also improves the relationship with one’s weight, if one considers that having sex burns more than 6 calories per minute, if one relies on an average performance, without excessive physical exertion.
Tips for experiencing sex at its best
Sex often has a function of compacting and uniting couples and if there have been quarrels it could be a great way to rebuild a common fabric. Sometimes words push people further apart, so it pays to be quiet and let them strip or strip away. If with words the wounds have been deep, better Make contact very slowly. A great way to improve the relationship with sex lies in improving one’s physical appearance as much as possible through exercise, which also puts us in close connection with our limitations and goals. Start by changing body parts that make us feel uncomfortable, work on various muscle groups, and ignite the sacred fire of movement. To train without feeling too much of a burden, it pays to think about not just the weight or the aesthetic factor but also to movement as a form of getting in touch with oneself/and deeply.
Finally, nurturing the creative aspect, that is, doing other things such as singing, dancing, drawing, writing helps us channel erotic energy and unravel blocks and heaviness or grievance. Creating puts us in touch with our mysterious, powerful, alive aspect. It benefits relationships and the dimension we experience under the sheets. Above all, dancing puts us in touch with deep parts of our being and invites us to explore slow, gentle, seductive movements that come in handy in the relationship with the partner or partner. Rhythm then teaches us to feel time and thus develop a gift that is also reflected in the exchange, which makes us develop “antennae” with respect to each other’s needs and wants.
