How many times a week is appropriate

Sex is a good medicine for disease prevention and health care, and regular sex has many benefits. A recent article in a British magazine summarizes seven "doses" of sex and their benefits, and makes relevant suggestions. People under 40 can grasp the appropriate frequency of sex based on this. For people over 40, the frequency of sex can be halved on this basis and arranged according to personal physical conditions to maximize the pleasure and benefits of sex.

Sex once a week: Reduce stress

Having sex once a week can help release enough stress-relieving hormone oxytocin. Research from the University of Paisley in the UK found that oxytocin helps lower blood pressure and relieve stress and tension. Experts say that oxytocin is only released during sex and cannot be obtained through masturbation.

Have sex twice a week: protect your heart.

A 16-year study involving 1,000 people by the New England Research Institute in the United States confirmed that having sex twice a week can reduce the risk of serious heart disease by 45%. Experts say it's best to have sex at separate times.

Have sex 3 times a week: enhance immunity.

A study by Wilkes University in the United States found that having sex 2-3 times a week can best promote the body's production of immunoglobulin A, enhance immunity, and reduce the risk of diseases such as colds and flu by 30%.

Having sex 4 times a week: reduces the incidence of ED.

A new five-year study involving 1,000 Finnish men published in the American Journal of Medicine found that men who had sex at least four times a week had a 50% lower risk of developing the mildest form of ED (erectile dysfunction) than men who had sex only once a week. Experts say it's best to have sex in the morning. The study also found that men who do not have natural erections in the morning are more likely to suffer from ED.

Have sex 5 times a week: stay young.

In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers asked participants to estimate the age of a group of people who had sex more than four times a week. The results showed that they were 12 years younger than their actual age on average, because male hormones can naturally improve the ability of muscles to synthesize protein.

Sex 6 times a week: Lose weight.

Having sex 6 times a week is enough to easily "burn" 0.5 kg of body fat. If you stick to it for a year, you can reduce your weight by 6 kg. This frequency of sex is suitable for those who want to "burn 144 calories in half an hour and increase their heart rate from 70 beats per minute to 150 beats per minute." Sex can be used as an auxiliary means to lose weight, but it cannot replace regular exercise.

Have sex 7 times a week: prevent prostate cancer.

A study published in the British Journal of International Urology stated that before the age of 30, men who have sex seven times a week have a 33% lower risk of prostate cancer than other men.