Cuddles, Kisses & Sex: How Being In A Relationship Improves Your Health

We all know that being in a relationship has certain benefits. For example, you have someone who can make you instantly feel better after a hard day at the office, you have someone who’ll laugh at your bad jokes and you get great sex on tap. What’s not to love?

But did you know that the simple act of being in a relationship with another person can drastically improve your health? Yes, even though he wrecks your head sometimes, he does have his uses!

Here are some of the main parts of a relationship that give off some major health benefits to you and your man.

You'll be surprised at the positive impact he has on your health (and vice versa!)

Getting your cuddle on: We all know that hugging can reduce our blood pressure, make us feel better and help us to live longer, but did you know that having a romantic cuddle releases mass amounts of oxytocin?

This hormone not only boosts your mood but it also helps you to communicate better with your partner. Oh and it also bonds you like nothing else, so if you want improved health and a stronger relationship, get your cuddle on.

Having a chat: Yes, even spending time together without touching can rid you of stress and lower your blood pressure. It's pretty cool to note that this effect only happens when you’re with someone that you love.

If you spend time with someone who doesn’t mean as much to you, then the effects of having a chat won’t be as significant to your health. All the more reason to ask him how his day has been, no?

Having a smooch: We all know that there’s nothing quite like a passionate kiss from your man. When you kiss him, your stress levels drop considerably, your body releases some feel –good chemicals that can strengthen your immune system and you also protect your teeth.

Yes, swapping saliva with himself washes bacteria off your teeth and helps to fight plaque build up.

Getting it on: Sex promotes relaxation, it burns calories, it strengthens your immune system and, according to a recent study, it boosts a particular antibody that specifically fends off head colds.

Oh and it can also cure insomnia and help you to have a brilliant night’s sleep. Amazing.