Longevity

Most things that are good for you tend to be unpleasant. I’m thinking broccoli, exercise, less booze. But there’s good news at last. The key to a longer life is more orgasms.

No, we’re not necessarily talking about more intercourse, although there’s nothing wrong with that. This isn’t about the perfect partner who boosts obscure chemicals in your brain, cuts stress, and keeps you going well into the next century.

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  • Steve says:

    08:18am | 24/09/09

    Great article, especially with all of the research out there telling us how unhealthy the things we enjoy are, its great to know there that there are some pleasures that are healthy for us! Sometimes I wonder why humans have evolved so poorly that we enjoy the taste and feeling… Read more »

  • Cat says:

    11:23am | 11/07/09

    ‘That seems to be a fair point, since some doctors argue that the best barometer of male health is actually a decent erection. High blood pressure, obesity, stress, can all take away the urge and ability.’ In regards to this comment- wouldn’t the use(?) of Viagra etc merely cover up… Read more »

 

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