Can having SEX really help your skin? Experts reveal whether the myth about the 'post-coital glow' is true

Rumor has it that sex can lead to a certain post-coital glow - but is it all a ruse? In addition to benefits like better sleep and reduced stress, some believe that it can also give you stunning skin.

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Can having SEX really help your skin? Experts reveal whether the myth about the 'post-coital glow' is true Can having sex really help you achieve glowing skin or is that just a big myth? FEMAIL spoke to multiple experts - including sex therapists and a dermatologist They broke it down, including how often you should be doing the deed and more By Jane Herz For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:05 EDT, 8 May 2024 | Updated: 13:08 EDT, 8 May 2024 e-mail View comments Rumor has it that sex can lead to a certain post-coital glow - but is it all a ruse? In addition to benefits like better sleep and reduced stress, some believe that it can also give you stunning skin. To find out if a post-sex glow is guaranteed, FEMAIL spoke to experts who weighed in on whether or not doing the deed can improve your skin.

And, it turns out that getting busy in the bedroom can have more than one benefit, if you know what we mean. To find out whether or not sex can affect the skin, FEMAIL spoke to three experts - including doctor of human sexuality Dr. Emily Morse FEMAIL also spoke to sex therapist Dr.



Carli Blau (left) and dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung (right) 'It's not a myth,' Dr. Emily Morse , doctor of human sexuality and sex expert told DailyMail.

com. 'Here's the science: having an orgasm raises estrogen levels in your body, which help maintain collagen — the structural protein that keeps skin supple and plump,' she explained. But having an orgasm isn't the only way to achieve a luminous complexi.