Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? Not when it comes to sex.

According to sexperts everywhere, as well as Huffington Post blogger Brittany Gibbons (who set a goal of having sex every single day for a year), sex is good for the body, mind and soul.

While it’s true taking short breaks in your sexual routine or abstaining and returning or even engaging in Tantric sex practices with a partner can make gratification explosive (in more ways than one!), there are  benefits to having sex everyday that simply can’t be denied.

So, if you needed a reason for nooky, we’ve got seven.

Avoid bed death

Those who think “bed death” is a lesbians-only phenomenon, are wrong. Couples of all sexual orientations experience this, at some point, especially if they’re not consciously spending time together.

Any couple in an intimate relationship runs the risk their sexual routine not only will become dry, but also cease to exist altogether. Erotic desire flags between people in an intimate and sexual relationship. For any number of reasons, they’re simply not coming together to have sex. This is what bed death is about, and you definitely want to avoid it.

The erotic force is the source of life

The birds and bees do it for a reason and, in humans, regular sex does more than just boost confidence or provide sheer carnal pleasure (although, those are good too).

According to Kim Anami, practitioner of the famous “Jade Egg” technique, erotic desire is the life force that underlies all human motives and actions.

The point is that we have sex for more than one reason, and its outcome and effect on our lives touches more than just the physical or emotional. Sex is an energy that activates the human sense of growth and evolution.

Sex is an undeniable revival and affirmation of life, which is probably why it’s even better in the morning.

Your body doesn’t lie

Having sex every day keeps the body healthy and youthful and suffuses it with an undeniable glow. In fact, in a study conducted by the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland, researchers found those practicing regular sex were up to 12 years younger psychologically than those who were not.

The mind-body connection in sex has been known, studied and observed for centuries, in the form of historic texts like the Kama Sutra and modern-day studies cited here.

Having sex every day keeps your heart rate stable, making you less prone to heart attack. Daily sex also boosts your immune system, reduces stress and keeps your muscles toned. A good session is said to burn off 50 to 100 calories.

These physiological effects work together to exert a profound effect on the way one views himself or herself and the world around them, how emotionally secure and stable they feel and how connected to their partner they are.

Get connected

Without a doubt, having sex every day allows you to get connected to your partner like never before. For some, simply having sex on a regular basis will be the novelty, because they’re so used to putting other things first.

However, far from falling into a routine, having sex more often means having more meaningful and connected sex with your partner. You’ll be able to communicate your desires and needs better.

It will also allow you to explore your sexual boundaries together, reveal your erotic desires and engage in fantasy and role-play.

The truth is that switching up your routine, trying different positions and keeping an open space for your partner’s desires are simply fantastic side effects of a bond that forms between partners who have regular sex.

The real story is the better communication and deeper connection you’ll forge together.

Say goodbye to Auntie Flow early

Think you’ve got to skip the sex when Auntie Flow comes to town? Think again. In fact, women who orgasm more enjoy fewer cramps and lighter periods and skip the terrorizing effects of hormonal swings and PMS.

Researchers at Yale University’s School of Medicine were unanimous in their conclusions: Their study reveals having sex while menstruating decreases the risk of endometriosis and pelvic pain.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s get it on … but maybe put down a few towels for quick and easy clean-up.

More sex means better sex

In general, when people say they want to have “more sex,” what they’re actually saying is they’d like to have better sex, says couples’ therapist Esther Perel.

But what makes sex better? According to Dr. Laura Berman, author of The Passion Prescription, sex gets better when it’s emotional because “there are all kinds of emotional barriers to having good sex, from poor body image to boredom. The good news is that you can get beyond them and reconnect with your sensuality.”

It is said practice makes perfect, and the key to making a change in your life —even your sex life — is repetition. One of the benefits to having more sex is, over time, you’re able to get in touch with yourself as well as your partner.

Women who have sex more often, or even every day, find they’re able to appreciate their bodies while naked, in all their flawed glory. Having sex every day also allows women to connect with their partners and get vocal and confident about telling their partners how to turn them on.

And to be fair, men find this incredibly sexy and rewarding. So, there is nothing to lose. Sex is a win-win in all ways.