10 Things About Sex That Benefit the Whole Family

Most of the time the basics are all we really need to be happy. If we lead a purposeful life, have a roof over our heads, a hot meal to satisfy our tummies, and a good roll in the hay, everything else is gravy. It’s been scientifically proven time and time again that the happiness index doesn’t rise in direct correlation to the lavishness of our lifestyle.

Much has been written, from both medical and psychological perspectives, touting the myriad of health and wellness benefits that result from good sex. However, to experience it firsthand and witness the domino effect, most specifically, the resulting enhancement of the collective family-mood truly substantiates these third-party claims we often hear about.

Based on empirical research, I humbly suggest ten ways your sex life will benefit the kids, in-laws, cashier at your local supermarket, and anyone else who comes into contact with you:

1. For starters, you wake up flushed, joyful, and humming a tune.
2. The “morning after,” you generously offer to prepare an exceptional breakfast for everyone, or at the very least, butter that toast with gusto.
3. Your headaches mysteriously disappear.
4. You help postpone your man’s natural evolution toward prostate enlargement.
5. You reap the rewards of a good cardio workout.
6. Self-esteem is bolstered as both parties still feel irresistibly sexy—years, pounds, and yes, even a few kids later.
7. You contribute to the overall improvement of the quality of your sleep, drug-free and for free.
8. Fine lines and wrinkles that reflect age, stress and worry seemingly disappear with each subsequent session, thus revealing a vibrant, glowing skin. Again, free of charge.
9. Kids pick up on the good vibe floating throughout the house and in turn, everyone’s in a better mood during the routine morning mash pit. Oftentimes, that heightened sense of well-being carries on all day long and the kids wind up paying it forward to teachers, classmates, coaches and all those around them. Win-win.
10. In a nutshell, the formula goes as follows:

Happy Mama = Happy Dad = Happy Kids = Happy, Emotionally-Sound Family = Happy World

Bottom line: Just do it as often as you can. Even if you’re so run-down you’ve got to sleep through the whole four-minute ordeal.