Improving Health through Pleasure

Turns out - sex is good for you!  Who would have guessed?

You can read about the health benefits of sex on the very mainstream WebMD site in 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex.

Many of the benefits cited are directly traceable to the fact that intercourse is a physical activity, and so has benefits much like those of exercise.  Some are related to intimacy.  But they're all worthwhile.

In the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path, sexuality sits in the center of the human aspects wheel (emotional, physical, mental and spiritual are on the wheel), and as such is the catalyst energy.  A glance at the health benefits of sexual activity highlights how it can be a catalyst for the rest of your life.

Would feeling less stress, having a strong immune system, and being in better physical condition make everything in life easier?  How about sleeping better?  Or feeling less pain?  Hm.

If you're looking for good ways to improve your sex life - um, that is, immune system -check out The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka by Amara Charles.  It's an easy read, and you will learn things you never suspected about yourself, the human body in general, and our capacity for connection and pleasure - not to mention immune system support.