Having sex less frequently is linked to earlier menopause, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from a 10-year national study of almost 3,000 women, finding that women who engaged in sexual activity every week were 28 percent less likely to have experienced menopause than those having sex less than once a month. “Similarly, those who had sex monthly were 19% less likely to have attained menopause—defined as 12 months without a period—than those who had sex less than once a month,” reports CNN.

The researchers defined sexual activity as including masturbation, so the generalized menopause link applies to solo sex as well as partnered sex; and the definition of partnered sex was broad enough to include “sexual touching or caressing.” Although the study simply found a correlation between less sex and earlier menopause, researchers speculate from the results that the body might take hints from frequent sex that there is a possibility of reproducing. On the other hand, if you’re not having sex “you’re not going to reproduce, there’s no point ovulating—you’re better off using that energy elsewhere,” explains the lead author.

Want to increase your sexual activity? Come to NiteFlirt… we can think of some good ways for you to use your energy!

Check out more about a study showing a link between having less sex and earlier menopause: https://jezebel.com/fuck-less-frequently-for-a-fun-surprise-menopause-1841020874?utm