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Four reasons why you need more intimacy

No matter your age, sex can improve your state of mind (Photo: Shutterstock)

The average couple has sex 51 times a year. This, on average, translates to once a week. Research has consistently linked sex with good health. It has been shown to lower risk of some cancers like breast and prostate, give a stronger heart and do some good things to one’s mental health.

“No matter your age, sex can improve your state of mind, reduce pain, improve your self-worth among other health benefits,” says Dr Kizito Lubano, a clinical researcher and gynaecologist. On this page, we have tackled several sex issues; but just in case you needed an excuse to spend more bedroom time with your partner, science has reasons to justify that extra indulgence.

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