Dr. Oz's Sex Rx: 6 Health Perks of Getting Physical
Research shows that an active, fulfilling love life can help you look and feel younger—and sleep better, too.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
Illustration: Mark Matcho
Zap Headaches
Ever pass on sex because your head is pounding? You may be missing out on the very thing that could bring relief. A small study conducted at Southern Illinois University found that nearly half of female migraine sufferers felt better after orgasm. As endorphins flood the body, they may have an effect similar to morphine, muting your body's pain response and increasing your threshold for discomfort.
From the
February 2013 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
