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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    By Natasha BurtonAccording to researchers David M. Buss, Ph.D. and Cindy M. Meston, Ph.D, one-third of women say they have little to no interest in sex. Don't fret if you happen to fall into this category — here are some great reasons to get busy.
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    Newsweek reported that having sex burns approximately four calories a minute. Come on now, has there ever been a better excuse not to drag yourself to the gym?
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    Forget vitamins — a Wilkes University study found that having sex a couple times a week can raise our levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that researchers say boosts the immune system, up to 30 percent.
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    Yes, sex makes you look good too. During sex, our bodies release DHEA, a hormone that Life Extension Magazine says keeps skin healthy and protects against aging. We're not throwing away our beauty routines, but we'll keep this fact in mind.
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    English researchers reported in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health that having sex twice or more a week cuts the risk of fatal heart attack in half.
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    Psychology professor Stuart Brody found in his research that people who have sex regularly are more likely to weather tense situations with ease. (Like a well-needed massage or piece of chocolate, a romp in the sack just makes us feel good.)
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    Sex causes our bodies to release oxytocin, a hormone that researchers reported in the Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine can cut pain thresholds in half. In other words, this voids the I have a headache excuse.
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  • 7 Reasons to Have Sex Right Now
    The Family Journal reported that the oxytocin our bodies release during sex also helps maintain feelings of contentment, reductions in anxiety, and feelings of calmness and security around a mate. This may just be the best reason of all.
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  • Bed Time!

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    By Natasha Burton

    According to researchers David M. Buss, Ph.D. and Cindy M. Meston, Ph.D, one-third of women say they have little to no interest in sex. Don't fret if you happen to fall into this category — here are some great reasons to get busy.

  • The Skinny

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    Newsweek reported that having sex burns approximately four calories a minute. Come on now, has there ever been a better excuse not to drag yourself to the gym?

  • Get a Boost

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    Forget vitamins — a Wilkes University study found that having sex a couple times a week can raise our levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that researchers say boosts the immune system, up to 30 percent.

  • Looking Pretty

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    Yes, sex makes you look good too. During sex, our bodies release DHEA, a hormone that Life Extension Magazine says keeps skin healthy and protects against aging. We're not throwing away our beauty routines, but we'll keep this fact in mind.

  • Heart Healthy

    5 of 8

    English researchers reported in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health that having sex twice or more a week cuts the risk of fatal heart attack in half.

  • Happy-Go-Lucky

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    Psychology professor Stuart Brody found in his research that people who have sex regularly are more likely to weather tense situations with ease. (Like a well-needed massage or piece of chocolate, a romp in the sack just makes us feel good.)

  • The Best Medicine

    7 of 8

    Sex causes our bodies to release oxytocin, a hormone that researchers reported in the Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine can cut pain thresholds in half. In other words, this voids the "I have a headache" excuse.

  • That Lovin' Feeling

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    The Family Journal reported that the oxytocin our bodies release during sex also "helps maintain feelings of contentment, reductions in anxiety, and feelings of calmness and security around a mate." This may just be the best reason of all.

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