Sex and depression: Study reveals increased mortality risk

Scientists have shared the results of new research. It has been shown that women who suffer from depression but regularly have sex do not experience such severe symptoms of the disease. However, the data also show a worrying correlation between the frequency of sexual activity and the risk of death.

The Lad Bible service cites the results of a new study. A disturbing report has been published regarding women whose sexual activity is not regular. Experts had previously emphasized that intimate moments with a partner help to improve our immunity and better cope with stress.

Researchers from Walden University in Pennsylvania created a database. Study participants were asked about the frequency of sexual intercourse in the last 12 months. 95% responded that they had sex at least 12 times in the year, 35% at least once a week.

When the results of this survey were compared with statistical data on deaths until the end of 2015, something alarming was discovered.

After analyzing the two databases, researchers concluded that individuals with low levels of sexual activity and suffering from depression had a 197% increased risk of death compared to those who also suffer but regularly have sex.

- Individuals with depression but high sexual frequency don't feel harmful effects of depression as much - explained Dr. Srikanta Banerjee, the lead author of the study, in an interview with the "Daily Mail."

However, the data looked different for both sexes. The beneficial effect of regular sexual intercourse was observed only in women. This is believed to be because depression manifests differently in men.

Scientists also emphasized that women aged 20 to 59 who have sex less than once a week have a 70% higher likelihood of death from any cause within five years compared to women who more frequently share intimate moments with a partner.