The Sex Diet is one of the more interesting and effective dietary trends of recent times. Dietitian Researcher and Model/Actress Kerry McCloskey has compiled a fascinating list of the health benefits of sex in her new book ‘The Ultimate Sex Diet’. The key to this diet is emphasizes sex and erotic thought as a priority. Kerry recommends “having sex three to five times per week, which can be accomplished by doubling up on the weekends”. She points to the fact that, on average, a sexual act burns between 150 to 300 calories per half hour. “Since it‘s free and so much fun, I‘ve found making love is the ultimate exercise machine.” Check out her list of additional health benefits

KERRY‘s TOP 10 BENEFITS OF SEX

1. Helps you live longer.

2. Strengthens your heart – Sex is a great cardio workout.

3. Reduces stress – Anti Stress chemicals are produced in the act of love

4. Strengthens bones and muscles – Sex also produces essential hormones needed to strengthen your body.

5. Keeps you mind sharp and Improves your memory – How many of us can forget the first time we had sex all those years ago, for better or worse?

6. Helps you look younger – Sex produces estrogen in women, which makes their hair shiny and skin smooth

7. Boost the Immune System – Sex also produces powerful antioxidants and hormones in your body.

8. Provides pain relief – The body produces natural pain relievers during sex

9. Reduce the risk of prostate cancer – ?!?!? I will take her word on this.

10. Essential to mental wellbeing – Sex is a essential part of the human condition and contributes to mental wellbeing.