“sexually active people take fewer sick days,” says Yvonne K. Fulbright, PhD a sexual health expert.
People who have s*x have higher levels of what defends your body against germs, viruses, and other intruders. Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that college students who had s*x once or twice a week had higher levels of the a certain antibody compared to students who had s*x less often.
You should still do all the other things that make your immune system happy, such as:
Eat right.
Stay active.
Get enough sleep.
Keep up with your vaccinations.
Use a condom if you don’t know both of your STD statuses.