Study Reveals Men Who Routinely Make Love Experiences Decreased Risk Of Heart Disease

Illustration of lovemaking to reduce the risk of heart disease. (Pexels)

JAKARTA - A recent study revealed that men who routinely make love are at lower risk of experiencing serious health problems, especially heart disease.

The study was conducted in 2010 by researchers from the New England Research Institute in Massachusetts, United States. The study involved more than a thousand men, aged between 40 and 70.

Research is conducted by considering age, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. All of them are general indicators of the risk of heart disease.

During the years of study period, participants were asked to report how often they had sex, and the results were then compared to heart health conditions.

Study results show a man making love at least twice a week, the risk of developing heart disease is 45 percent lower than a man who only does it once or less a month. Men who have sexual arousal tend to have a stronger cardiovascular system.

Love can be considered a form of light physical activity that stimulates blood circulation, maintains blood vessel elasticity, and helps regulate blood pressure, said sexual and cardiovascular health expert dr. Samantha Lee, quoted from the LAD Bible, on Monday, November 3, 2025.

In addition to physical benefits, regular sexual intercourse can also have a positive psychological effect. When making love, the body releases the hormone endorphins and oxytocins, which helps reduce levels of cortisols or excessive stress hormones that can have a negative impact on the heart.

However, Doctor Samantha emphasized that the benefits of making love to prevent heart disease are not only influenced by frequency. These benefits can be obtained to the maximum as well as influenced by the quality of your partner's relationship and emotional condition.

"Healthy immunity, both emotionally and physically, has a much greater impact on health than sexual activity alone," he stressed.

Thus, maintaining closeness with your partner and enjoying moments together is also important to maintain heart health. This must also be accompanied by the application of a healthy lifestyle, such as consumption of healthy foods and regular exercise, and having good quality sleep.