Ever wondered how to look more attractive without makeup? The secret to being sexy is closer than you think; between the sheets, in fact. Think mussed-up hair, rosy posy cheeks, and perfect pouty lips; we present you with the top seven ways that sex makes you sexy.
Sex for beauty, tip 1: Have sex for youthful skin
An orgasm – and sometimes even kissing – produces hormones that dramatically increase our natural collagen production, which is important for improving skin’s elasticity and making it feel softer. Next time you’re about to turn down a good sex session because you’re feeling a bit tired or don’t have the time, think about the anti-aging benefits and get down to it!
Sex for beauty, tip 2: Have sex for fewer breakouts
Factors such as stress and what we eat or drink can all contribute to our skin’s natural oil production that causes spots. Getting down and dirty not only reduces stress levels to restore the oil imbalance, but also helps us to sweat out the toxins that cause break-outs. Of course, to sweat out the toxins in your body we aren’t talking a quickie before work; you need to have a long intense session to work up a real sweat.
Sex for beauty, tip 3: Have sex for softer skin
Okay, so indulging in some sexy time doesn’t exactly make us ponder the scientific implications that such an activity will have upon our skin, but it is a handy bit of info to know. During periods of intense physical activity, our skin produces natural oils like lineolic acid, which lubricates cells and hydrates our skin to keep it soft and hydrated. We can’t think of a better excuse to ditch the expensive moisturiser and have some fun instead.
Sex for beauty, tip 4: Have sex for flushed cheeks and pouty lips
Think of how you look after sex; dewy cheeks, pink lips, big sexy hair, and sparkly eyes. Isn’t that the healthy look you work hard to create in the morning? Instead of waking up and spending time doing your makeup, why not do the deed instead? Getting busy in the bedroom is a much more exhilarating way of making us look gorgeous.
Sex for beauty, tip 5: Have sex to burn fat
Even without an orgasm, sex and kissing work wonders when it comes to burning fat. By working up a sweat through doing the deed, you can burn the same amount as you would at the gym, and a bit of good old sexercise also improves your cholesterol levels and mood. Just kissing in itself works up to thirty facial muscles too, so get naked and pucker up!
Sex for beauty, tip 6: Have sex to look after your locks
Ever wondered how to make your hair healthier and more lustrous? Sex. Each hair follicle on our head has its own blood vessel leading to it, and when we get all hot and sweaty, blood is pumped into these follicles to nourish our hair. Plus, the excitement of ripping each other’s clothes off and sliding around in the sheets gives our hair some ‘oomph’ – we love voluminous hair.
Sex for beauty, tip 7: Have sex to get more beauty sleep
It turns out that Sleeping Beauty may not be as innocent as we all thought. Sex makes us sleepy (Don’t fall asleep until after you’ve finished doing the deed though, of course). The hormones we release during and after sex – oxytocin and prolactin – promote deep relaxation and drowsiness, which help us drift off into a deep and peaceful sleep. During our sleeping hours, our body has time to repair damaged cells and freshen up our skin. Now we know why Sleeping Beauty was so beautiful.