For many people, it's hard enough to wake up with enough time to brush their teeth and put on shoes that fit, let alone set the alarm early enough for an intimate sexy time before the day begins.But there are some real health benefits to making sex part of your morning routine; we'll look at how licensed sexologists and functional medicine experts explain the wonderful benefits of morning sex and tips for making it your preferred morning exercise. Morning sex is a treat and we explain why below.
The benefits of morning sex
1. You will feel more connected to your partner
One of the main (and most obvious) benefits of morning sex is the positive effect it can have on your relationship. It's easy to let physical intimacy take a back seat as relationships progress, especially when you're dealing with competing busy schedules and stresses that flow in from other parts of life. Making time for morning sex is a wonderful, simple way to prioritize your relationship, no matter what else is going on. Our morning actions can set an intention for the entire day. You choose to love, desire each other, fulfill your physical needs first thing in the morning.
2. You'll start your day with a burst of hormones for good feeling
Oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone", is a neurotransmitter released by the pituitary gland in your brain. "This hormone peaks in both partners during orgasm and is so powerful that studies have shown that it increases bonding in couples," explains Will Cole, D.C., a functional medicine specialist and member of the mbg Collective. As if that weren't enough, studies have shown that increased levels of oxytocin correlate with higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of depression.
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Another chemical benefit of morning sex? Endorphins, hormones that trigger positive emotions and actually reduce your perception of pain. "It's not uncommon for sex, pleasure and orgasm to lead to reduced tension and stress.
3. Morning sex is equivalent to a light workout
If your tendency to delay your workout has crushed all your well-intentioned plans to go to the gym, morning sex could be your ticket out. Morning sex brings with it the same benefits as a light workout. Any physical benefits of a light workout in the morning - boosting metabolism, relieving stress, etc - will apply to morning sex," he says. And the science supports these claims. Research from Harvard Medical School showed that sex burns about 5 calories per minute.
4. Your body is prepared for morning sex
Many factors contribute to good sex and your hormone levels are part of the puzzle. Since estrogen and testosterone levels are higher in the morning, this increases levels of sexual desire and makes the early morning hours for sex. According to a 2013 study, your libido is totally affected by your sex hormone levels and the higher they are, the more you're in the mood. As O'Reilly points out, your energy levels are also generally higher, which puts you in the perfect zone to get it.
Of course, the transition from evening sex to morning sex can take a while, but after a few good sessions, it will probably be easier to maintain. Many fetishes such as Spanking not always easy to apply in the morning.
5. Morning sex is often better
In addition to a strong desire to have sex in the morning, your body may be more ready to have great sex in the morning - especially women. "Some studies have shown that women have stronger orgasms in the morning." And for men, a 2007 study revealed that increased testosterone present in the morning can lead to stronger and longer-lasting erections.
6. Morning sex gives you a literal glow
An early morning adventure can set you up not only to feel good, but also to look your best for the rest of the day. "Early morning sex can give you a fresh glow, as increased circulation and spikes in DHEA have been linked to glowing skin and healthy hair. "DHEA also helps build muscle and bone. In addition to the benefits of circulation and DHEA that O'Reilly points out, other experts have called sex in general (not just in the morning) the key to looking younger, thanks to its role in releasing oxytocin, beta-endorphins and others.
7. Morning sex relieves stress levels
Is there anyone who could not benefit from some stress relief? As you probably guessed from all the feel-good perks above, sex relieves stress - but we wanted to point out that there's actually research to back it up: According to a 2010 study, pleasure (including of the sexual variety) can lower stress hormone levels in a similar way to eating comfort food. So not only do you banish stress, but you probably save a few mac-and-cheese calories in the process.
