Identify at least four health benefits of sexual activity
What will be an ideal response?
(four or more of the following):
1. Causes the release of brain chemicals that reduce stress
2. Causes the release of brain chemicals that relieve pain
3. Expends 70 to 200 calories in an average sexual encounter
4. Boosts delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the brain
5. Promotes better sleep
6. May reduce a man's risk for prostate cancer
7. Reduces blood pressure in males
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