The Benefits of Sex for Women: What the Research Shows

Medically reviewed by Mark Strehlow, MD, Medical Director — September 2026 A satisfying sex life is linked with real benefits for women. They include better sleep, lower stress, more closeness with a partner and some pain relief. After menopause they include healthier vaginal tissue, and in older women, lower odds of high blood pressure. But […]
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