{"id":1682,"date":"2017-06-07T10:28:26","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T10:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2024-02-06T23:21:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:21:06","slug":"afterglow-fact-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/afterglow-fact-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Afterglow: Fact or Fiction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your next roll in the hay might bring your skin a little afternoon delight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking to instantly improve your complexion, you may not have to look farther than between the sheets. As it turns out, afterglow is a real thing, since sex really can give you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/heres-ditch-dull-skin-regain-glow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a brighter complexion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. So whether you\u2019re getting busy with a partner or partaking in a m\u00e9nage \u00e0 moi, you\u2019re in for some seriously glowing skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Ins and Outs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When heavy petting leads to heavy breathing, your heart rate increases and starts pumping more oxygen into your blood &#8211; and with it, come some amazing skin benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h4><b>O-Face = Glow Face<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During intercourse, blood flow increases, delivering extra oxygen to your skin through your veins, causing an immediate brightening effect. If you manage to work up a sweat, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/need-know-oily-skin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extra sheen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of perspiration only adds to your glow.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><b>Knockin\u2019 Boots Can Knock Years Off Your Appearance<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improved blood circulation actually boosts collagen production, meaning the time you spend having sex could actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/face-cant-stop-aging-can-slow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">turn back time for your skin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><b>Bump Uglies to Bump Dry Skin<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">[Insert something about moisture here] &#8211; we\u2019ll spare you any phrases that include the word \u2018wet\u2019, but you get the point. Elevated oxygen levels can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/how-prevent-dry-facial-skin-it-starts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">improve dry skin <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">at any age.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><b>Makin\u2019 Us Blush!<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The benefits of an orgasm? Increased blood flow during sex and climax means sexy flushed skin and lips. Why buy that orgasm blush when you can get the real thing for free?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As if you needed another reason to love makin\u2019 love, now you\u2019ve got it. 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