10 Shocking Health Benefits Of Sex

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Ultimate Stress Reliever

“During orgasm, our brains release chemicals like oxytocin that help us feel better and more relaxed,” Dr. Brandeis told Insider.

“A 2006 study published in Biological Psychology discovered that people not having sex experienced higher levels of stress during activities like public speaking compared to those that had sex at least once over a two week period prior to their speaking engagement.”

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