The blue zones refer to regions where people often live up to triple digits relatively free of disease that’s why we ,pay attention to the food they eat ,the wine they drink and certain activity that keeps them lively. Yes there seems to be a link between sex and longevity of life.

In blue zones regions like Ikaria, Greece, for example, more than 80% of people between ages 65 and 100 are still having sex. Eighty percent ! That’s Incredible What is it about sex that fuels a well-balanced well lived time on earth? Well for blue zones specifically, good health seems to inform a longer sex life which in turn informs a longer life in general: it’s a very uplifting loop. One of the secrets of these long-lasting folk is that they maintain a diet that’s 90 to 100% plant based which is obviously a solid lifestyle switch, but it’s also thought that it could  make sex better, too. There’s even research pointing out that men who eat less red meat and lots of fruits vegetables and whole grains have less erectile dysfunction. Likewise, research has revealed the benefits of sex when it comes to the health of people past middle age. A 2016 study on partnered sex and cardiovascular risk revealed the connection between lower mortality rate and frequency of orgasm in women. 

Climax in general can be a boom for your longevity. after all the benefits of orgasms include lower stress, due to a feel-good oxytocin release, a quicker and deeper night’s sleep and good heart health. Seeking your pleasure by any means is probably a boom to your sexuality and lifespan. Still, it is especially sweet to consider spending your golden years with someone special and sharing in this oxytocin release. Having a strong close and happy union with someone, can lead to a longer life along with a healthy sex life, is a solid means to tighten that bond. When you have sex, you release chemical called oxytocin which has some very powerful effects.  It has been scientifically proven to make you feel closer to your mate. Dr. Allison points out that research shows we become more vulnerable, allowing you to share and converse in a way that you wouldn’t be able to do otherwise and enhancing intimacy between partners. More sex means more pillow talk , which furthers person to person bonding.  We can learn a lot from blue zones as they keep sex as a regular part of the Wellness routine which leads to longer healthy lives. 

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