Does Lovemaking Boost Brain Power?

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Most of us know that certain activities like learning a new skill or meditating can help boost intelligence. Now, researchers say that there is an easier way to sharpening your mind- through making love!

Yes, having fun between the sheets could make you smarter. In a new study, researchers have found out that rats that indulge more in love-making displayed neurogenesis. Hippo-campus is the area of the brain where memories (long-term) are stored. And lovemaking is said to help the brain create new sets of neurons in that area.

Even ageing rats showed better cognitive function after having more fun. Stress impairs the cognitive faculties whereas lovemaking could reverse the effect.

This study claims that new cells can be grown in the brain with a healthy romantic life. At the same time, researchers warned that watching pornography could be unhealthy as it could alter certain areas of the brain permanently.

Watching pornography could reduce focus levels and may also impair working memory. In a study, when researchers examined the working memory of subjects who were made to watch porn, they observed poor working memory.

Also, researchers say that men of average intelligence have higher testosterone levels compared to the highly intelligent men and those who are retarded. Also, researchers say that most of the intelligent teenage men postpone their lovemaking experience and the same applies to teens who are not gifted with intelligence at all. It is only the averagely intelligent who venture into the area early in life.

At the end of the day, love making surely helps create new brain cells but that isn't enough to make you smart. You may need to engage in physical activity and also get into problem-solving activities and learning activities to keep those new cells healthy and living.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.