Healthy Harlots
Sorry, puritannical people, but according to this rather entertaining Forbes piece by Alan Farnham, "having regular and enthusiastic sex ... confers a host of measurable physiological advantages," including reduced risk of heart disease and depression, less frequent colds and flu, better bladder control...and even better teeth!
(via Instapundit)
Anyone who has sex because it reduces the risk of heart disease or tooth decay has got to be incredibly boring in bed. In my experience, the best physiological advantage conferred by sex is -- yes! -- sexual pleasure. If a fuckbuddy of mine wants his teeth cleaned, he can call a dental hygienist.
Lena Cuisina at October 11, 2003 12:22 PM
Lena, I love that response! And I should hope that frequent sex leads to BETTER bladder control--what a mess if it led to worse bladder control. Though, I guess some people would be ok with that, too....
Peggy C at October 11, 2003 3:21 PM
Do your Kegels, girls!
Lena Cuisina at October 11, 2003 3:30 PM
Not to name any names, but if it lead to worse bladder control, there are several people who post here who'd be making the makers of Depends richer than Bill Gates.
Amy Alkon at October 11, 2003 5:34 PM
Do people really need an incentive to have sex? Motivation isn't the problem. Opportunity is.
By the way, the White House says this is official "defense of marriage" week, so those of you who do have the opportunity, go out and fornicate just to piss off the prez (and to help your teeth and bladder, natch).
LYT at October 13, 2003 11:27 PM
I always said the opposite of "fundamentalism" is "good sex."
I'm trying to come with some good pick up lines.
"Hey, baby! Wanna protect ourselves in the impending flu season?"
Ugh. Very bad.
"Hey, let's go over to my place and do something the dentist will be proud of."
Worse.
Oh, well. I tried. The most merciful thing I could do now is stop trying.
Patrick at October 14, 2003 5:31 AM