The Benefits of Reading Erotic Romanceby Cathryn Fox The following article first appeared in the April 2006 issue of Lovelights, the newsletter of RWAC, Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. Permission is granted to sister chapters of RWA to use or forward, with proper credit to author and publication. Who ever said, "Too much of a good thing can kill you," couldn't have been referring to sex. In fact, the more sex you have, the better off you are. In mind, heart, and body! Besides the sheer pleasure of having sex in a loving, intimate relationship, there are many other benefits. Let's examine a few. Weight loss. Did you know you burn 150 calories per half hour during sex. And for those into Tantra, where lovemaking can last up to 4 hours, you can burn up to 600 calories. Having regular sex has the same benefits as regular exercise. Looking to lose some weight but you're too busy to make it to the gym? No problem. Forget the exercise bike and hop onto something a little more pleasurable to ride! Increased blood flow. Too tired at night to have sex? The deep breathing during intercourse helps increase blood flow to your organs thus helping you fight fatigue and illness. The more sex you have, the less tired you'll be. Lower cholesterol. Tired of eating all that salmon, garlic and omega 3 fatty acids? Good news is on its way. Sex helps tip the good vs. bad cholesterol in your favor. Headaches. Not tonight honey, I have a headache. All the more reason to have sex. Sexual intimacy releases oxytocin into your body which in turn releases endorphins. And what do endorphins do you ask? Helps diminish pain and gives you a natural high. Say good-bye to that headache and hello to the big O. Stress reduction. With sex, comes deep relaxation. What better way to unwind and de-stress after a hard day at work? Boost Testosterone and Estrogen. Sex helps boost testosterone and estrogen in both men and women which in turn helps boost the libido. The more sex you have, the more you want. So if sex is so good for us why aren't we all doing it? Daily! Did you know that 1/3 of American couples report inhibited sexual desire. What can these couples do to increase their drive and derive all the benefits from having regular, loving, intimate sexual relations? The answer is simple, really. Read Erotic Romance. Besides its entertainment value, reading Erotic Romance can titillate you, spark your sexual arousal or even prolong it. It can trigger your imagination, heighten your sexual desires, and increase intimacy. So what are you all waiting for? Put yourself in the mood by curling up with a sensuous book and let your mind, body and heart reap the benefits! Cathryn Fox's first Avon Red book, PLEASURE CONTROL will be a November 2006 release. Followed by two other books in her PLEASURE GAMES TRILOGY, PLEASURE PROLONGED, a January 2007 release, and PLEASURE EXCHANGE a summer 2007 release. To view her PLEASURE GAMES WEBSITE go to http://www.cathrynfox.com/pleasure_games/index.html. Visit Cathryn's website at www.cathrynfox.com and sign up for her newsletter for a chance to win a prize or a download of one of her Ellora's Cave books.
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