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More Sex Equals Less Breast Cancer

We know how great our minds and bodies feel the day after a long bedroom session with our dudes. A new study is coming out that backs us up and then some, CNN reports. Apparently people who have more sex reduce their risk of heart attacks and breast cancer. One of the main reasons is that sex keeps you fit by burning calories and keeping your heart rate up. Having sex 12 times per month is the equivalent to running seven times day.
More Sex Equals Less Breast Cancer
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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We know how great our minds and bodies feel the day after a long bedroom session with our dudes. A new study is coming out that backs us up and then some, CNN reports. Apparently people who have more sex reduce their risk of heart attacks and breast cancer. One of the main reasons is that sex keeps you fit by burning calories and keeping your heart rate up. Having sex 12 times per month is the equivalent to running seven times day.