A benefit of sex is that having sex not only feels good, but it makes you look good, too! | Source: ShutterStock

There are plenty of benefits of sex besides orgasms. Having sex when you’re ready and when you’re responsible can actually make you more attractive. Wait, what? Doesn’t it mess up your hair and make you all flushed and sweaty? Well, yeah. But there’s more to it than what it does on the outside (and it does do stuff for that too–it’s a workout!). Namely, a lot of what sex does for your appearance actually starts on the inside.

Experts explained that having sex, being comfortable to talk about sex and having healthy sexual attitudes actually makes you more attractive to potential partners because it means you’re more comfortable with yourself–and that confidence is pretty much like catnip to guys.

Experts also pointed out that when you’re comfortable with yourself sexually, that can extend into your physical appearance: It puts a certain pep in your step, and a lot of times if you know you’re going to get laid, you’re going to take extra steps to look good–which may be one reason why it seems like you always get hit on more when you have a boyfriend already.

Sex releases chemicals in your brain that make you happy, like oxytocin and dopamine. When you’re happy, you smile more–and smiling is, you guessed it! Attractive. It also relieves stress and helps you sleep better, which anyone who’s gone to school with giant dark circles after an all-nighter knows helps you look awesome. And when you’re well-rested and not exhausted and stressed out, guess what? You’re a lot more fun to hang out with . . . and have sex with. See how this works? Sometimes science is awesome.

Do you think having sex can really improve your appearance? Do you think having sex would increase your confidence? Are you surprised by any of the benefits of sex? Tell us in the comments!

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