Study links better sex to better health in women
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The study led by researchers from the Monash University analyzed 295 women between the age group of 26 to 65, who had sex more than twice a month, and found that the frequency did not always mean sexual satisfaction and it was that one moment of pleasure that made all the difference.
Sonia Davison, lead author of the study affirms, “We wanted to explore the links between sexual satisfaction and wellbeing in women and to see if there was any difference between pre- and postmenopausal women.
“We found women who were sexually dissatisfied had lower wellbeing and lower vitality. This finding highlights the importance of addressing these areas as an essential part of women's health care, because women may be uncomfortable discussing these issues with their doctor.”
Dissatisfactory sex life invites negativity in women
According to the researchers, women who were not happy with their bedroom lives were more negative towards life and ignored their health and well being.
It may be noted that frequency of sex act was not considered a necessary factor for satisfaction in a couple’s sex life, but what mattered was the performance of the partner in the bedroom.
Susan Davis from the Women's Health Program at Monash University says, “The fact that women who self-identified as being dissatisfied maintained the level of sexual activity reported most likely represents established behavior and partner expectation.
“It also reinforces the fact that frequency of sexual activity in women cannot be employed as a reliable indicator of sexual well-being,” she continues.
Healthy sex necessary for healthy living
The researchers also found that women who had regular orgasms had less chances of falling ill and felt more energized after a satisfactory sexual intercourse with their partner.
Says Dr Irwin Goldstein, a sexual medicine expert, “This emphasizes the role and importance of sexual health in women's overall health and well-being.”
The researchers recommend that creating the perfect ambience and mood also helps in boosting sex life. And a good sex not only has a positive effect on the physical health, it also rejuvenates the mind and soul for both the partners.
The present study has been published in the Sept. 30 edition of ‘The Journal of Sexual Medicine’.
