5 surprising ways sex makes you smarter (according to science)

culled from:pulse.ng.com

Do you know that while you and your bae are having a fabulous time between the sheets, you're also boosting your brain power?

Sounds strange right, but according to researches by the University of Amsterdam, sex can actually make you smarter.

Here are five ways sex can lift your spirits and also your brain cells.

1. Mental capacity: In a University of Amsterdam study, participants who thought about sex performed better on critical thinking problems.
2. Happiness: ASUNY Albany study found semen has mood-boosting chemicals such as oxytocin.
3. Stress relief: Work, household chores, bills, — everything causes stress. But you know what boosts it? Oxytocin. The chemical becomes active within 20 seconds after a kiss, so just imagine the benefits of a full romp in the sheets.
4. Self esteem: Sex feels good! And of course, where good feelings are abound, self-esteem shoots through the roof. So if you want to feel good about yourself, take a dive under the sheets and have fun!
5. Sleep: Once again, oxytocin saves the day. Aside from lifting spirits and relieving stress, it apparently promotes sleep. A well-rested lady or gent is a smarter one, right?