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When a man ejaculates semen from his penis, the semen contains approximately 30-50 calories and 300-500 million sperm.
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Semen is rich in such nutrients as amino acids, alkaline substances, enzymes, minerals, proteins, minerals and vitamins.
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The average individual burns approximately 90-120 calories during a 30 minute session of lovemaking.
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Many studies have shown that sex relieves stress and it helps lower blood pressure.
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Sex is good and helps boost your immune system. Studies have shown that individuals that have sex more than once a week were less likely to get a cold or other infections.
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It is best for an individual to urinate after sexual intercourse, particularly if you are a female, because it clears the urethra of any bacteria that may have entered your urethra during sex, which aids in the prevention of urinary tract infections.
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Avoid putting sugary substances (chocolate syrup, frosting, ice cream) inside the vagina because a yeast infection or bacterial infections could develop. You can still put it around the vagina or anywhere on the body.
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Having sex 3 or more times a week can help reduce the risk of having a fatal heart attack. Having a healthy sex life is believed to provide one with moderate cardiovascular exercise.
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There is not a cure for all STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), so practing safe sex is the best way to protect yourself from STDs. STDs such as Herpes, HPV (Human Papiloma Virus), Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS do not have cures, but treatment is available.
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Every woman should have a yearly gynecological exam once she reaches the age of 16 or when she becomes sexually active (regardless of age).
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Every woman should perform a breast self-exam every month to see if there is any unusual changes in her breast that could be signs of breast cancer. Changes such as lumps, discharge or changes in nipple or skin of the breast can be signs of breast cancer and you should contact your doctor immediately.
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Every man should perform a testicular self-exam once a month starting at the beginning of puberty to help in the detection of testicular cancer.
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Every man should have a yearly prostate exam, ideally after the age of 40, to screen for prostate cancer.
