It’s a sad fact of life that not everything we enjoy is good for us, but here’s the good news – sex, in all it’s wonderful permutations, is scientifically proven to be health-enhancing! Here are five reasons to get your freak on:

1. It’s a great workout for your heart and lungs, and 20 minutes of vigorous humping can burn up to 150 calories. Having sex twice a week almost halves the risk of heart attack in men, according to one academic study. It tones up your muscles too, especially if you vary the positions. Lying back getting a blowjob doesn’t really count though – you have to put your back into it!

2. Orgasms are natural painkillers, triggering the release of endorphins such as serotonin and oxytocin. If nothing else, it will distract you from moaning about your aches and pains – just be careful not to pull a muscle while you’re swinging from the chandelier!

3. Regular sex raises your testosterone levels, making you feel more virile, and therefore more likely to attract amorous attention. Good for the ladies too; they also need testosterone to enhance their libido. What’s more, frequent ejaculation reduces the risk of prostate cancer.

4. It lowers levels of the stress hormones, which can suppress immunity and make us more prone to illness. It also increases positive feelings and boosts self-confidence.

5. It’s fun! What other reason do you need?

It seems like everyone is putting their ‘sexy lists’ together at the moment… you certainly sit up and take notice when the delicious Victoria’s Secret Angels pick out their Sexiest Celebrities of 2012 though! I sure as hell want to know who Candice Swanepoel finds sexy… I’m still hoping it’s ME!

Okay, so some of their choices were a little generic – Beyonce? Brittney Spears? C’mon girls, use a little imagination – but I have to approve their choice of Charlize Theron as sexiest actress (and I’m hoping that means Candice really does have a thing for tall South African blondes!). Better yet, they picked the stunning Emma Stone as ‘Sexiest Sense of Humour’. Now, she is certainly a fine comedy actress (I lurve Zombieland!) but her sense of humour is far from the only thing I find sexy about her. It doesn’t hurt that she also has a beautiful face, great body, and seems like she would be so much fun to roll around in the hay with! Nice to know I share one of my not-so-secret crushes with the fine Victoria’s Secret stars.

One interesting thing… I can’t find any overtly sexy pics of her – and believe me, I’ve tried! Could Emma Stone be that rare thing, a gorgeous Hollywood actress who doesn’t take softcore porn style publicity photos? She’s welcome here at vivthomas.com anytime, I would love to see Viv photograph her! Is she Hollywood’s sexiest natural redhead?