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Is it true that orgasms boost the immune system?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

A study says yes: Conclusion: these findings demonstrate that components of the innate immune system are activated by sexual arousal and orgasm. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2004;11(5):293-8. "effects of sexual arousal on lymphocyte subset circulation and cytokine production in man." haake p, et al.

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