Scientists study link between sexual activity and heart health. What are the findings?
Sexual Frequency with Cardiovascular Diseases Incidence and All-Cause Mortality has highlighted the positive impact of regular sexual activity on heart health. Submitted to the National Library of Medicine, the research underscores how sexual health is intricately connected to overall physical and emotional well-being.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including ischemic heart disease and stroke, remain the leading causes of death and disability globally. According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), from 1990 to 2022, CVD resulted in approximately 19.8 million deaths worldwide, contributing to significant loss in both life expectancy and quality of life.
CVD in young adults
Over the past two decades, despite improvements in cardiovascular health among older adults, the rate of CVD in young adults has been increasing due to both traditional risk factors—such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity—and emerging ones like lifestyle choices and environmental influences.
Increased sexual activity means better health?
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as an essential component of overall well-being, emphasizing its role beyond the absence of illness. Studies have consistently linked more frequent sexual activity to better physical health outcomes. Increased sexual frequency has been associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, certain cancers, depression, and improved cognitive function, suggesting a potential protective effect against cardiovascular diseases.
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