Reproductive Health and Personal Wellness: Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Intimacy
by John Dugan OwnerWe
all know there are tremendous benefits associated with intimacy (aside from the
sheer pleasure the act brings), and that higher rates of intimacy are
associated with higher levels of male organ health in men. Now there’s a new
study which seems to suggest that more frequent intimacy may help fight
inflammation in the body.
About
inflammation
Most people hear
about inflammation and have a vague idea about it, but what is inflammation,
exactly?
Inflammation is the
body’s way of responding to an outside threat, like too much stress or an
infection. So when a guy feels poorly and gets swollen glands, or when he gets
a cut and that cut gets red and swollen, that means that body is using
inflammation to fight infection. White blood cells, along with nutrients that
encourage immune cells into action, have descended on the site and basically
set up camp. They’re fighting the infection, and when they win, the
inflammation goes away.
The problem occurs
when the immune system goes a little awry and overdoes things. Too much
inflammation can cause a variety of problems, including gum disease,
inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis or hardening of the arteries.
The intimacy
connection
So how does intimacy
enter into all this? According to a recent study, there may indeed be a
connection – at least for older adults.
Scientists in
Australia looked at about 4,500 English men and women (average age of 66) who
participated in a self-survey that included questions about sensual activity
(as well as many other areas). These participants also provided blood samples.
The scientists
looked at the blood samples for specific biomarkers. A biomarker is a
measurable indicator of some biological state or condition and in this case,
the scientists were interested in biomarkers that indicate inflammation is
present. Three were chosen – c-reactive proteins, fibrinogen and white blood
cells. The higher the levels of these in the blood, the more likely that
inflammation was present.
Results
The researchers then
compared the level of these biomarkers with how active a participant was. Those
who had more frequent relations were found to have less chance of increased
c-reactive proteins and white blood cells. (They also, perhaps not so
coincidentally, scored higher on their quality of life answers as well.) There
was no correlation between frequency of sensual activity and the levels of
fibrinogen, however.
Does this mean that
older people that should get more active to keep inflammation away? Not
necessarily. It could mean that they are more active (and have a higher quality
of life) because they don’t have inflammatory problems. It’s the
chicken-or-the-egg dilemma – does more play mean less inflammation or does less
inflammation mean more action?
Hopefully, further
studies will shed light on this situation and provide a clearer answer. And if
there is a connection, further studies may clarify whether it extends to
younger age groups or if the benefit is restricted to older adults.
Of course, if a man
is aiming for frequent relations, it pays to make sure his member is in its
best health. Regular use of a first rate male
organ health creme (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe
for skin) can come in handy in that regard. Most men should look for a
crème that includes both L-arginine and L carnitine. The former is an amino
acid that plays a key role in the process by which male blood vessels are kept
open and receptive to increased flow of blood. And the latter provides
neuroprotective benefits to help ensure sensation is not diminished through
aggressive or frequent use.
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