Most of us need a cup of coffee or tea to start the day with energy and prepare our minds for all the tasks that we have to carry out in the next few hours. However, a study published in the journal PNAS discovered that the ‘ weekend effect ‘, that phenomenon associated with the improvement of our mood from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening, has to do with the freedom to choose our activities (especially having time for sex) and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. The weekend offers crucial opportunities to spend time with others, explore our interests, and relax.
In the study, the best time to have sex was Sunday at 9:00 am . or Saturday at 10.30am. Meanwhile, the worst times to have sex would be Monday at 8.15pm, or Friday at 5pm. That is, the worst times seemed to be before and after work during the week.
And why is morning sex better than coffee?
Improves mood
Pleasant activities like eating or having sex offer more than just pleasure. Another study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concluded that these activities could reduce stress by inhibiting anxiety responses in the brain, and improve our mood. During sexual intercourse and other activities, we experience a release of oxytocin that has many positive effects on our body.
Makes us feel younger
Regular morning sex can make us look 5 to 7 years younger , through the release of endorphins. It makes us feel better. Expert David Weeks surveyed men and women about their sex lives finding that those who looked younger than their age claimed had 50% more sex than the rest, which equates to three times a week, instead of two. This is because sexual practice triggers the release of human growth hormone, which can make the skin appear more elastic, among other things.
Helps us burn calories
What better way to start the day than with a little exercise (in bed). On average, young men burn 4.2 calories per minute and young women 3.1 calories per minute , according to a study published in the journal PLoS ONE. In other words, sex is better exercise than walking.
