On Valentine's, Gay Brand on Sex Positivity

Andrew Christian weblog has summarised the scientific reasons why sex is good for you, regardless of your sexuality. Of course, many people do not engage in a bit of nookie for perfectly legitimate reasons, but generally speaking, scientists agree that the human body gains several key benefits from allowing what comes naturally. They are, in brief – the release of oxytocin, a natural pain reliever and feel good endorphin; release of chemicals that promote deep healing sleep; evidence for the promotion of a more dynamic immune system; and new research that suggests that sex promotes the formation of new, healthy neurons in the brain and hence enhances intelligence.