New research has conclusively shown that regular sex, at least twice a week, lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in men by about 50%. According to the authors of the study, the probability of developing a dangerous heart disease is 45% lower in men who have sex regularly, compared to those who indulge in passion once a month or less. The results are based on data collected from over 1,000 men. The conclusions drawn by the experts show that sex protects a man’s heart, but it is not yet clear whether it has the same effect on women. It has long been known that sex has a beneficial effect on both physical and mental health, improves tone and reduces stress. However, the overall benefit that frequent sex has on more serious diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, is still not well understood. Scientists from the Institute in New England, Massachusetts studied the sexual activity of men between 40 and 70 years old. During the 16-month period during which the study continued, the volunteers regularly answered questions related to their sexual activity. After answering the questions, the volunteers underwent a medical examination for the condition of their cardiovascular system. The researchers also took into account other risk factors such as the men’s age, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. The results, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, show that men who have sex at least twice a week are much less likely to develop heart disease than men whose sexual contacts are limited to once a month. According to the study’s authors, the health effects of sex can be attributed to both the physical and emotional effects it has on the body. Men who often experience sexual desire and are able to have sex are likely to be healthier. A previous study by scientists at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that having sex once or twice a week boosts the immune system and reduces the risk of catching a cold or flu.