Frequent sex can have a longer lasting effect, lowering the risk of hypertension and heart disease. So, how does sex lower blood pressure High blood pressure puts pressure on the blood vessels, leading to damaged and narrowed hardened arteries The same effects that endanger the cardiovascular system can also cause erectile dysfunction in men (think about it for a second…) and reduced arousal and ability to achieve orgasm in women. Does sex improve blood pressure Yes, sex does help lower blood pressure
In response to our series of articles on sex and blood pressure, we recently received a question about whether it was safe to have sex if you have hypertension. Having sex might be good for your heart in a few different ways It gets your heart rate up, which is great for circulation and helps keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. Your blood pressure will go up during sex, typically to a peak of around 160/90 That’s comparable to what happens during a brisk run for a few minutes, and it goes back down afterward.
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