Weight Loss Tip: no.1954

Have sex more often.

Care to guess why?

Yup, you should have sex at least 3-5 times per week because sex can burn as many as 100 calories for men and 70 calories for women during the entire length of time it takes for foreplay, intercourse, and orgasm. Though the average duration of sex doesn’t burn as many calories as running on a treadmill over the same period, for instance, every bit helps and the energy expenditure can be increased by being more actively involved, incorporating different positions, and having sex for longer, if not a combination of all.

Additionally, foreplay and intercourse trigger the release of oxytocin, which skyrockets upon climax. That hormone is most known for providing stress relief but it has many other functions, one of which is that it temporarily curbs appetite. So sex can not only help burn calories but it can also put a restraint on food intake.

Weight Loss Tip
no.1954

Glossary: calories, food, hormones, treadmill

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Monster Longe

Monster Longe is a personal trainer and online coach in San Diego. He's helped hundreds of people lose weight, build muscle, and become more attractive to their loved one so they don't have as strong of a desire to cheat on them anymore. When not working with clients or making content that's easy to read, understand, and apply to everyday life, he enjoys making fun of Drake and people who like the guy.

Weight Loss Tip: no.1954

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