When we talk about causal sex, the focus usually lies on the risky behaviors of sex, not the health outcomes of it. That is a problem. Casual sex needs to stop being in the realm of the moral, and come out of the closet for the pure health benefits that it provides. Sex is good for your health. There is no denying that. People who engage in sex have a longer life span and a better quality of life. So, why then does casual sex get such a bad rap? It allows people to have more sex, more stress release, and more enjoyment. Maybe if we can’t stop thinking about the moral implications, we can get down to the real facts about having casual sex.
 

Why is casual sex good for you?

The benefits of sex are clear. It helps to lower your heart rate, provides you with endorphins, lowers your blood pressure and mentally it can lead to less experiences with mood disorders and depression. The problem is that sex normally does not come without disadvantages. Traditionally sex is wrapped up with highly emotional things. That only negates many of the benefits of it. Pure sex, the physical act, is something that can lead to good health. If we can do away with all the baggage that comes with it, it is nothing but healthy.

Let me begin by putting a disclaimer on all that is being discussed here, by making the assumption that we are talking about “safe sex”. Of course, if you are partaking in risky sex, or not protecting yourself, then the whole argument of it, as safe, goes out the window. If you engage in protected sex the benefits are insurmountable. If it is unprotected, it is not safe, or healthy. So what are the advantages of casual sex for your health?
 

 
There isn’t any stress involved
Hookups are different because there aren’t any stress consequences. You don’t have to worry about whether you are pleasing your partner or being selfish. A purely physical act, there are no feelings such as regret, remorse, or worry. You are out for one thing, the big “o”. When you have the baggage of trying to please your partner, it negates all the benefit that you are supposed to reap. That is why casual sex is healthier than long term sexual relations.

Hooking Up releases endorphins
If you don’t know what endorphins are, you have definitely felt them. When you orgasm your body releases them. Better than any drug, they make you feel elated and then relaxed. They also help to lower blood pressure and help as a mood enhancer. There is a reason why you want to sleep after sex. It is because your body releases all the tension allowing it to melt away. Not only is sex good while you are having it, the after effect can last a significantly long time. Like an afterglow, it aids in your bodies mood regulation for up to 24 hours.

It helps to keep you in shape
Having sex burns calories. Depending on the length of time, and the positions that you engage in, you can burn up some real fat cells. The best part is that once sex is over your body continues to burn calories. Using muscles that you don’t normally use, or won’t use with other activities, it not only helps to keep you trim, but fit too. There is a reason why porn stars have healthy trim bodies. All that sex helps them to stay thin for the camera.

Casual sex is better for you than relationship sex
Casual sex is more fun and, well, casual. There are no expectations. There are no rules or engagement, or worries about relationship problems. You leave the baggage at the door and just purely enjoy the act of it. Not that sex in general is good for you, but casual has the additional benefit of making you feel good, desirable, thrilled and exhilarated. You don’t have to wait until your partner is in the mood, with casual sex, the mood is always on. The benefits of sex are only that much greater when there are no strings attached.