Can Orgasms Improve My Health?

Can Orgasms Improve My Health? (1:07)

Lack of orgasms can contribute to prostate health problems in men. Orgasms also increase oxytocin, which strengthens the bond between partners. In this video, Marsha Lucas, PhD, a neuropsychologist and author of Rewire Your Brain for Love, explains.

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Lack of orgasms can certainly cause problems for we know for men prostrate health is dependent on being able to to have regular orgasm ejaculation. For women it plays out differently, but for both genders it's really a matter of use it or lose it. And in terms of health, the benefits are there in terms of as I mentioned the oxytocin helps increase the parabonding in the partner which is good for emotional health in terms of physical health being able to feel yourself in a vibrant and dynamic way on a regular basis may help motivate you to to take care of yourself in other ways as well, to eat better, to exercise.

Not just so you look good for your partner, but so you feel your sexual energy which is really sort of your life force in a lot of ways, the creative source to be able to have that throughout your life.