BoomerGirl Diary

We always knew that sex is fun. Now we find out it's also good for what ails you. Print this out and tape to your medicine cabinet.

1. Not tonight dear, I have a headache.

Relief is on the way. One evening of sex can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.

2. Want an instant cure for mild depression?

Try sex. Sex releases endorphins into the bloodstream. That results in a sense of euphoria and a feeling of well-being.

3. Ah-choo!

A stuffy nose can be uncomfortable and leave you feeling weak from lack of oxygen. Frequent sex is a natural antihistamine that unblocks the stuffiness. It also works for hay fever and asthma.

4. Relaaax.

Want something that's 10 times more effective than Valium? Sex is the safest tranquillizer there is.

5. Nobody likes to go to the dentist.

Well, now you don't have to. Kissing everyday (before or after meals) encourages saliva to wash food particles from the teeth. It also prevents plaque build-up and lowers the level of acid that causes decay.

6. When it rains, it pours.

Interestingly enough, the more sex you have, the more you're offered. When you are sexually active, your body releases greater quantities of (chemicals called) pheromones. Pheromones are natural, but subtle sex perfumes that are guaranteed to drive `em wild.

7. Looking for a safe sport you can do practically anywhere?

Sex not only stretches, it tones up just about every muscle in your body. No uniform or special equipment is needed. (Although sometimes that can be fun too).

8. If you're concerned that you put on a few extra pounds during that romantic dinner, worry not!

There's nothing like a little sex for dessert to burn up those calories.

9. Women!

Good News. Scientific tests show that when you have sex, your body produces amounts of estrogen, and that can leave your hair shiny and your skin smooth.

10. Better than a back-scratcher to stop that itch.

Gentle, relaxed sex reduces the chances of developing skin rashes, blemishes and even dermatitis. When you sweat, it cleanses your pores and makes your skin glow.