13 healthy reasons why you should have more sex

If you really need an excuse (or several) to heat things up in the bedroom, we've got you covered: Besides the obvious reasons one might have sex — love, pleasure, baby-making — science shows that there are quite a few health benefits to getting intimate.

The next time your partner asks, "Was it good for you?" you can say yes — in more ways than one!

Here are 13 healthy reasons why you should get busy in the bedroom some more: