Intimacy

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If you have access to it then I highly recommend it. I understand if you don't. It relieves stress, anxiety, depression, boosts your immune system, boosts self-esteem, and increases lifespan among many other things. If you chose like a spiritual celibant life I understand also, there may be many benefits to that as well. I think oxytocin and endorphins and adrenaline play a role or something. It also takes my mind off of things but it's not a cure for the visuals. Here are a bunch of supporting articles and scientific findings:

12 Ways Sex Helps You Live Longer

Mental Health Benefits of a Healthy Sex Life

10 health benefits of having more sex

Sex Can Benefit Your Mental Health — Here’s How

18 Oh-So Good Reasons to Have Sex

12 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex After 50

The Benefits of a Healthy Sex Life

Does sex provide health benefits?

12 Health Benefits of Sex

5 Benefits of a Healthy Sex Life

13 benefits of sex that can improve your mental and physical health

Benefits of Sexual Activity on Psychological, Relational, and Sexual Health

Tell Me All I Need to Know About Sex And Mental Health

9 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex

7 Compelling Reasons to Have More Sex

Inside The Mental Health Benefits Of Sex

 

"Anxiety and depression scores were significantly lower in subjects sexually active during lockdown. Analysis of covariance identified gender, sexual activity, and living without partner during lockdown as significantly affecting anxiety and depression scores (P < .0001). Logistic regression models showed that lack of sexual activity during lockdown was associated with a significantly higher risk of developing anxiety and depression."

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Sexual Experience Promotes Adult Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus

 

11 Ways To Grow New Brain Cells And Stimulate Neurogenesis

 

6 factors including sex that help grow new brain cells