A recent research has revealed that frequency of sex has declined in Britain, especially among early middle-aged people and those who are married or living together.
The study results are crucial when the health benefits of sex are considered. Past evidence has indicated that an active sexual life adds to fitness, happiness, better cognitive function, boosted immunity and more.
The sample included over 34000 people aged 16 to 44, and considered heterosexual as well as homosexual intercourse.
Some of the significant findings were:
According to CNN, lead author Kaye Wellings, professor of sexual and reproductive health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said in a news release,
She added that those most affected are in mid-life, which is also the lot that started families at older ages than previous generations, and are busy with children, work and responsibilities towards old parents.
According to an IANS report, a study by researchers from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on 745 patients revealed,
Some of the symptoms reported by these patients were lack of energy, poor erection and loss of libido.
Dr Sudhir Chadha, the author of the study, explained that the syndrome might be linked to ‘Vitamin D deficiency, diabetes and coronary heart disease.’
(With inputs from IANS)
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