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Masturbation and orgasm may replace flu and cold medicines, study finds

Masturbation and orgasm may replace flu and cold medicines, study finds
Masturbation and orgasm may replace flu and cold medicines, study finds

These processes boost immunity.

Scientists from the University Clinic in Essen conducted a study in which they asked 11 volunteers to masturbate to see how this affects the immune system. They were monitored from 5 to 45 minutes after reaching orgasm.

The results showed that orgasms do boost the level of white blood cells in the body, helping to fight infections and diseases. Masturbation can also relieve or prevent pain and helps people fall asleep peacefully.

Official study results:

The results confirmed a short-term increase in the concentration of adrenaline and prolactin in plasma. Sexual arousal and orgasm increased the absolute number of leukocytes, in particular natural killer cells (CD3-CD16 + CD56 +), in peripheral blood. In contrast, subpopulations of T cells (CD3 +) and B cells (CD3-CD20 +), as well as the production of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha, did not depend on sexual activity.

Thus, components of the innate immune system are indeed activated by sexual arousal and orgasm.