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The Wellness Edit / The Wellness Benefit No One Talks About (Yes, Orgasms)

The Wellness Benefit No One Talks About (Yes, Orgasms)

The Wellness Benefit No One Talks About (Yes, Orgasms)

Okay, so technically National Orgasm Day has come and left, but honestly? I vote we celebrate daily. Because orgasms aren’t just fun (though, let’s be real—they are very fun), they’re also secretly one of the best wellness hacks out there.

We tend to think of orgasms as a purely physical thing, but science says they’re way more than that. When you climax, your body releases a cocktail of feel-good chemicals like endorphins and oxytocin. Translation: instant mood boost. Stress? Lowered. Anxiety? Calmed. Sleep? Way better. It’s like your body’s built-in self-care routine, no fancy face mask required.

And the benefits don’t stop there. Orgasms can actually strengthen your immune system, support cardiovascular health, and even help with pain relief. Yes, that means your “not tonight, I have a headache” excuse might need a little rethinking—because orgasms can literally act as natural painkillers. Talk about working overtime.

Pleasure isn’t just indulgence—it’s wellness. By embracing orgasms as part of your overall self-care, you’re not just having a good time, you’re also supporting your health from the inside out.

So whether you’re solo, partnered, or somewhere in between, maybe it’s time to treat yourself with some pleasure, like it’s on repeat. Because feeling good and being good to yourself? That’s something worth celebrating every single day.

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