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Yes, you read that right. I'm challenging our married readers (and writers!) to have sex with your husband every day this week, starting today. It's a new month, last week's holiday craziness is over and I'd even venture to guess that you and your husband could use a little, um, stress relief. Working off the inspiration of last week's post about the challenge Pastor Ed Young gave to his congregation, I thought what could be more Blissfully Domestic than sex every day for a week?
Now I know you all know that sex is good for marriage, how it creates an emotional bond, and keeps the romance alive in your relationship. This is no longer a secret in our "modern" society. There are books and lectures and videos and Oprah shows about sex in marriage and its benefits. But just in case you need a little more inspiration, check out these scientifically proven benefits from WebMD:
- Sex boosts your immune system – who couldn't use that this time of year?
- Sex burns calories – remember last week's feast? What better way to burn off that extra piece of pumpkin pie?
- Sex relieves stress by lowering blood pressure – see, I knew what I talking about!
- Sex reduces pain – sorry, no "I have a headache tonight" excuses! The release of the hormone oxytocin during sex helps increase endorphins which decreases pain.
- Sex improves heart health – there's also a study that says drinking pomegranate juice not only helps fight heart disease, in men, but also gives them an amorous boost! So have a pomegranate juice toast before you head to the bedroom.
- Sex helps you sleep better – that oxytocin hormone aka "the love hormone" that surges through your body as you orgasm also promotes sleep which helps maintain a healthy blood pressure and assists your body with weight maintenance. Hmmm…I see a trend here!
Even with all the extra benefits, the simple act of making time for each other and focusing on each other's needs will bring an extra measure of closeness and cohesiveness to your marriage. And we can all use that no matter what time of year it is!
Malia is the Wedded Bliss editor and co-authors the blog, live. laugh. love., with her husband, DB.
Can we count on our Extraordinary Wives to face the challenge? I hope so! We'll discuss this at The League!
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