4 reasons to have morning sex

Portia Arthur

April 28, 2016 11:39 AM

Just think of how calm you'll feel during that stressful Wednesday-morning staff meeting

Black couple in love

1. He loves it

Can we say that again? He. Loves. It. And, he can't help it, either. Men are hard-wired to want sex in the morning, say scientists, who say guys experience, on average, three to five erections during sleep, and tend to wake up ... well, happy.

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2. It's an anxiety-lowering way to start the day

The endorphins and feel-good hormones, like oxytocin, that flood your bloodstream during and after sex can help you start your day with a happier outlook. Just think of how calm you'll feel during that stressful Wednesday-morning staff meeting!

3. It may give you your most intense O

After hours of rest and little stimulation, our organs are more sensitive in the morning and primed for action. Because of this, some sexual health researchers theorize that orgasm quality in the morning is better and more intense than at any other time of the day. Convincing, right?

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4. It may keep you healthy

Some health experts believe that a regular morning romp can actually strengthen your immune system by raising the levels of IgA, an important antibody that may help you ward off viruses and infections during the day.

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