A recent study has revealed a surprising link between sexual activity and longevity, especially in women.
Researchers analyzed data from 14,542 participants and discovered that women aged 20 to 59 who had sex less than once a week faced a significantly higher risk of death from any cause over a five-year period—about 70% higher than those who were more sexually active.
Experts believe this may be related to elevated levels of a certain protein associated with inflammation, which can harm cells, tissues, and organs over time.
The dataset contained information on various health factors, including depression, obesity, ethnicity, and self-reported sexual activity.
Participants were asked a central question about their sexual frequency over the past year, with response options ranging from “never” to “365 times or more.”
The researchers concluded that “there are benefits for women who engage in sexual activity more than once a week.”
Interestingly, the study also explored the effects of sexual activity on men but found no clear link between frequency and mortality risk.
However, a notable finding emerged: men who reported very frequent sexual activity were six times more likely to face an increased risk of mortality compared to women with similar levels of activity.
He observed that individuals with depression who engaged in sexual activity more frequently seemed to experience fewer of the negative health effects typically linked to depression.
Interestingly, the study also looked at how sexual activity affected men but found no clear link between how often they had sex and their risk of death.
However, one notable finding emerged: men who engaged in very frequent sexual activity were six times more likely to face a higher mortality risk compared to women with similar levels of activity.
A recent study has revealed a surprising link between sexual activity and longevity, particularly in women. Researchers discovered that women aged 20 to 59 who had sex less than once a week faced a significantly higher risk of mortality compared to those who were more sexually active.
The study, which analyzed data from 14,542 participants, found that women with lower sexual frequency had a 70% greater risk of dying from any cause over a five-year period. Scientists believe this may be due to elevated levels of a specific protein associated with inflammation, which can harm cells, tissues, and organs over time.
