by Nancie George
Sex is great for your health — it can lower your blood pressure, improve sleep, and boost your immune system. But doing the deed also has its risks. A 2010 UK survey, for example, found that one-third of the adult population had been injured during sex.
Here are six potential sexual hazards and tips to avoid them.
Head on to Everyday Health to go through the slideshow HERE.
Nancie George tweets from @nancie_george. Culled from Everyday Health.





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