What can replace sex?

Some say that without sex is no one died, and well do without him for many months. Other after weeks of abstinence climb the wall, and say that without sex life is not sweet. Why? And what can be replaced with sex, if there is a need arose?

First, try to figure out what actually gives us sex. Why do they like, and why a person gets from him, quite frankly, at the mercy?

Scientists say that sex starts in our body strong and diverse biochemical processes. In a large number of hormones, pleasurable (dopamine), and improve mood (serotonin), and during orgasm endorphins released into the blood (the so-called "hormone of happiness"), causing a feeling of euphoria. Because of such a set of psychotropic substances called sex means from depression and the safest tranquilizer in the world.

Fortunately, these hormones are singled out not only for sex. Remove the sexual tension helps masturbation. And not only she is one.

How to raise serotonin

1. Sit on a special diet. To level serotonin grew require the amino acid tryptophan, which are rich in bread, bananas, chocolate, figs, common sugar, and milk, oily fish and broccoli.

2. Listen to funny song. Those who are afraid to correct for tryptophan diet, may benefit of use of the English psychologist Thomas Camorra-Premyuzika. This inquisitive scientist studying how music changes the level of serotonin in the blood of the audience, and even derived a formula: S (serotonin levels) = P (pitch) + Pos (positive) + T (tone) + BPM (tempo) + I (pleasant associations ). The title itself serotonin songs got the song «Wake Up Boo!» Group «Boo Radleys». However, the opinion of Russian music lovers Camorra-Premyuzik somehow not interested.

3. Upright. In 1994, scientists have shown that serotonin levels are raised high social status and sense of pride. The chief of this hormone than a subordinate. Exit Russia soccer team to the championship of Europe has caused the level of serotonin in the blood of our compatriots, while the British, he, on the contrary, decreased. And the easiest way to create a sense of pride, and, consequently, increase serotonin levels - always walk with a straight back. Because pride is associated with good posture, therefore, straightening up, we automatically become more confident in myself.

4. Take a pill. In extreme cases, can increase serotonin levels in the blood with the help of drugs: 5-Hydroxytryptophan, which participates in the formation of the hormone, or its reuptake inhibitors, like Prozac. In addition, the level of serotonin, albeit briefly, increases alcohol.

How to raise the level of dopamine

1. SNACK. Dopamine is unpretentious, its level is already rising from the very fact of eating, and grows no less than from sex.

2. Smoke. If you smoke - you know that nicotine also promotes the development of dopamine.

3. Take up the shopping. In 1995, scientists from the University of Kentucky studied the example of laboratory rats, the effect of Shopping for Women. Turns in rodents are absorbed in the interesting new cell, the level of dopamine in blood - they enjoy. The same thing happens during shopping. Moreover, the amount of the hormone does not depend on the number of purchases, and their anticipation.

4. Joining in the game. Never mind that it would be: Preference, paintball, or participation in the program "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The main thing that loomed in front of a no-prize.

How to raise the level of endorphins

With regard to the production of endorphins, in addition to sex, their allocation contributes plenty of other things.
1. Sweets, especially chocolate. No wonder the French even released brand of chocolate, which is advertised as a "substitute sex."

2. Opiates - heroin and morphine, synthetic endorphins - the most dangerous substitutes for sex, and not worth experimenting with them. In addition, the body, getting endorphins from the outside, stopped producing them himself. So if you stop taking the drug, enter a period of depression.

3. Sports. Number of endorphins emitted during sports, comparable to the number after sexual contact. First of all, it concerns the bodybuilding and martial arts, in which physical activity is maximal.

4. Stress. After resolving the tense situation, the body also produces endorphins. Stress can be anything: hard work, sophisticated level of computer games, hunting ... or, for example, flogging. According to the Novosibirsk biologist Sergei Speransky, the level of endorphins after 30-60 lashes of the whip on the gluteal area is increased by several times.

5. Art. Viewing a movie, visiting exhibitions, listening to music and even his own work leads to the release of endorphins.

6. Money. At one of the forums she stated that she agreed to give up sex if it will pay for it. For each day of abstinence. What? Money, they also cause euphoria ...

7. And finally, laugh - a simple, cheap and safe way to profiteer "hormones of happiness".

Myths about the benefits of sex

Myth 1. Having sex - the best sport, train all muscle groups

I wonder why, then, sex is still not included in the training program of fitness centers? A simple. Complexes of sports exercises are working on all the major muscle groups, somersault in bed, of course, also put a strain, but not all of the muscles and not enough. In short, in terms of strengthening every biceps, quadriceps fitness will poeffektivnee sex.

Myth 2. Sex - the best way to lose weight. During intercourse the body mobilizes all its reserves: do not burn a hundred calories

Sex, it is different. When one (with a long prelude upside down and on the chandelier), probably burned thousands of calories at a different (and fro-quick) - 15. Just as much as you read this article.

According to many studies in the consumption of calories of traditional classroom sex is small - about the same as when walking. Estimates may be as follows. On average, of having sex with a person loses about 300 calories per hour during orgasm - around 400. Now, note the time, sum up - and ... pathetic obtained 100 kcal. As in chicken egg or a glass of milk. More questions?

Myth 3. When a woman makes love, her body produces a lot of the hormone estrogen, which makes hair shiny, smooth skin, and secreted it cleans the pores of the sweat

On the one hand, seems to be true, but on the other - a similar effect give cosmetics (cream, shampoo, shower gel, etc.). Now imagine a woman who does not care for themselves, relying solely on sex ...

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Draw conclusions. At a time of having sex can be safely replaced by a host of other things and affairs. However, quite difficult to get along without him. Because, whatever one may say, sex - is not only physical exercise, hormonal, and means to make hair shiny and skin smooth. This is something else, not least that we can not fully compensate for bananas and chocolate.