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We look to centenarians as our guides for living life to the fullest. The Blue Zones refers to the regions where people often live up to triple digits relatively free of diseases. Thats why we pay attention to the food they eat, the wine they drink, and a certain activity that keeps them, uh, lively. Yes, there seems to be a link between sex and longevity of life.

In the Blue Zones region of Ikaria, Greece, for example, more than 80 percent of people between ages 65 and 100 are still having sex. Eighty percent! Now thats something to look forward to if I ever make it that far. Whats more illuminating is that good health seems to inform a longer sex life which in turn informs a longer life in general; its a very uplifting loop. For example, one of the secrets of these long-lasting folk is that they maintain a diet thats 95 to 100 percent plant-based, which is obviously a solid lifestyle switch, but its thought that it could make sex better, too. Theres even research pointing out that men who eat less red meat and lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have less erectile dysfunction. Neat.

Likewise, research has previously revealed the benefits of sex when it comes to the health of middle-agers. A 2016 study on partnered sex and cardiovascular risk revealed a connection between lowered mortality rate and frequency of orgasm in women. And take this with the tiniest grain of salt, but a small study of college students noted that those who had sex two times a week had an overall higher immunity than those who were socializing far less.

Although a lot of research leans towards heterosexual sexual intercourse, your climax in general can be a boon for your longevity. After all, the benefits of orgasmsinclude lowered stress due to feel-good oxytocin release, aquicker and deeper nights sleep, and yes, good heart health. Seeking your pleasure by any means is probably a boon to your sexuality and lifespan.

Its nice to consider this life hack (is that what this is?) if youre looking to spend your golden years with a special someone. Remember, sex can be a bonding agent that helps strengthen your relationship (see: oxytocin release), and while long passages of time with a person might diminish arousal, there are plenty of ways to diversify your sexual experience. If youre extremely pro-orgasms, you want a beautifully long life, and you want to get there with your significant other, keep sex as a regular part of your wellness routine.

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More than 80% of the worlds longest-living people are having sex between age 65 and 100heres their secret - Well+Good

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