12 Benefits of Morning Sex (As If You Needed a Reason!)
Think that the definition of a ‘good morning’ is a freshly brewed cup of coffee? Think again.
Morning sex is the way to go.
Having sex in the morning is the ideal way to start your day right, with the plethora of benefits mounting (no pun intended) and the downfalls appearing to be non-existent. To prove this to you, we’ve compiled a list of 12 benefits of morning sex, which are sure to convince you to incorporate it into your daily routine.
1. It’s a great way to wake up
Let’s be honest. Is there a better way to start the day than with morning sex? With estrogen and testosterone levels peaking in the morning as your body begins to come out of a long sleep, it makes sense to capitalize on this time and reap all of its benefits.
On the plus side, you’re already in bed. If you sleep naked, you’ve got an added bonus. It would be a shame to lose out on an opportunity to roll over to your partner and tell them that you’re ready to go. Don’t be afraid to ask them straight, “Do you want to have sex right now?”
2. It doesn’t require waking up earlier
If you’re worried about how sex in the morning could interfere with your routine — especially if setting an earlier alarm makes you want to cry — we have good news. Morning sex doesn’t need to change your schedule at all.
Instead of doing the deed in bed, conserve time and your water bill by hopping in the shower together. Helping each other wash up is the perfect way to get in the mood, and having the water run over your bodies will ensure that you stay clean before getting dressed and heading off to your jobs.
3. Your libido is highest in the morning
Thanks to all those hormones going wild as the sun shines through your bedroom window and rouses you from your sleep, sex in the morning is a treat. Because these hormones largely power your libido (your sexual motivation), this is the prime time to take advantage of this fact.
There’s minimal ‘preparatory’ effort on either of your ends, regardless of your sex or gender, and a mutual increase in genital sensitivity. Thus, if you and your partner typically aren’t feeling aroused at the same time throughout the day, this is a way to combat it.
4. The lighting is perfect
Just as natural sunlight is the ideal lighting for taking nudes, it’s also incredibly flattering for having sex. This makes your body appear softer while highlighting your features in the most flattering way. Now is the chance to bare your body to your partner in the most sensual way, as well as an opportunity to appreciate your partner’s beauty.
Putting everything on display, particularly right after waking up, is a great way to foster a deeper sense of intimacy, too. With no makeup, messy bed head, and morning breath (provided you don’t pop into the washroom to brush your teeth first), you are both visually vulnerable. And yet, you’re both still turned on and ready to go!
It’s time to take advantage of yet another one of the benefits of morning sex. Wouldn’t you agree?
5. Endorphins will start your day right
Did you know that your brain will thank you for morning sex? Well, it will!
Firstly, as we begin to wake up, our brain is hazy with the in-between of sleep and awareness. Before the thoughts that creep into the mind throughout the day begin to surface, it’s the perfect time to silence them momentarily with thoughts of your partner, sex, and the excitement that goes hand-in-hand with them. Thanks to the release of endorphins during sex (a hormone responsible for boosting your mood and even relieving pain) — especially post-orgasm — you’re put in a better mood. This will set a positive tone for the rest of your day.
6. It’s more fun than going to the gym
If we’re going to be completely honest, we don’t like waking up super early to get to the gym. That extra couple of hours in the morning to drive there, work out, and shower before heading to work can be as exhausting as it is time-consuming. If only there were another way to get in a morning workout...
Oh, wait. There is: it’s having sex in the morning.
Sex burns about five calories per minute, meaning that a morning quickie is about the same as a 30-minute jog. We don’t know about you, but sex is up much higher on our list of favourite physical activities, compared to running.
7. Think about the benefits of kissing
Though it’s obvious that kissing is one of the most intimate ways that humans can show affection to one another, did you know why this is the case? One of the many benefits of kissing includes the fact that it activates the reward centre of your brain, thanks to the release of oxytocin (a hormone that elicits feelings of love and bonding, as well as personal well-being).
Kissing while having sex in the morning will also make you more alert and reduce stress. Of course, we can’t forget about this 2013 study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, which unveiled how kissing is linked to couples’ perceived feelings about the quality of their relationships, particularly their happiness with the connection.
8. It gives you a natural glow
An added perk to an already good morning is how flawless you’ll look after you’ve had sex. The rush of hormones coursing through your body help to improve your skin and give you healthy hair. You’ll look as if you are glowing!
Plus, the blood rushing to all parts of your body will give you a pleasantly flushed look. This helps combat sallow or tired-looking skin by making it appear brighter. Over time, the release of oxytocin, beta-endorphins, and similar anti-inflammatory molecules can make you look younger, too.
9. It offers an immune system boost
Another one of the many benefits of morning sex is that it boosts your immune system. In addition to taking your daily vitamin supplements, you should be considering how having sex in the morning can help you, too.
Regular sex has come to be associated with a boost in the effectiveness of the immune system, thanks to the fact that it triggers our bodies’ natural defences. With an increase in immunoglobulin A (IgA) — an antibody — in the system, you’ll have a better chance of fighting off foreign bacteria and keeping yourself healthy.
Yup, there are health benefits to sex!
10. Erections often last longer
As we mentioned before, testosterone levels are heightened when a man wakes up. Not only does this help boost libido, but it also an erection’s duration and strength. Though waking up with ‘morning wood’ doesn’t mean that you’re ready to have sex right away, if you and your partner are ready for it, you’re that much closer starting. After all, testosterone helps to boost sexual desire, so it’s a win-win all around!
With this in mind, if you or your partner (or both) rely on an erect penis, morning sex is right for you!
11. It can strengthen a relationship
Did you know that sex in the morning can make you feel more connected to your partner? Thanks to the release of oxytocin (we mentioned it earlier when discussing the benefits of kissing), morning sex allows you to feel a deepened sense of intimacy, bonding, and sex positivity.
By positively beginning your day — regardless of what the afternoon or evening entails — you’ll feel a reinforcement in your relationships and, consequently, a heightened sense of attachment and affection towards your partner for the remainder of the day. At the very least, for the rest of the morning.
12. You’ll sleep better at night
In case you needed yet another reason to convince you, one of the benefits of morning sex include its ability to help you fall asleep. Not only do you have a shot of energy in the morning after a good night’s sleep (that’s right, there’s no reason to feel “too tired”), but you’ll be able to fall asleep with greater ease later in the day.
Not just the act of sex itself, but orgasms too, will naturally release melatonin. That’s a hormone that helps us sleep! Going forward, instead of taking melatonin supplements or a sleeping pill, why not try having frequent morning sex to see if that helps regulate your sleep schedule?
The benefits of morning sex are undeniable, making it the ideal way to start off your day on the right side of the bed. Not only will you be in a better mood for whatever lies ahead of you, but the positive long-term effects that it has on the human body over time are worthwhile, too.
Now, when you walk into the office, and a co-worker asks you how your day is going, you'll be telling the truth when you answer that it’s been a good morning!
Do you like having sex in the morning? What are some of the benefits that you feel after a morning romp? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
