Gallery: Sensual Stimulation: Studies Say Sex Makes You Smarter!

If you’re having sex---and by that we mean good sex---you probably don’t need to be sold on why you should be having more of it. But still, it doesn’t hurt to learn some of the other benefits that come from engaging in some coitus activity!

Here’s one that caught our attention. According to the Journal of Age and Ageing, when a group of people over 50 were asked to take a memory test, they discovered that those who are sexually active ended up having stronger brain function than those who weren’t. Not only that, but “sexually active men and women were more likely to have a higher level of education, be younger, wealthier, more physically active, not depressed, less lonely and have a better quality of life.” Yep. It would appear that sex not only feels amazing, but it can make you a much more productive person too!

There are some other proven benefits that comes from having an active sex life. Check these out, share them with your partner and watch how it benefits your mind, body and spirit!