Bonking can halt ageing!

HAVING sex can make you live longer – because regular nookie prevents the strands of your DNA ‘fraying’, boffins have found.

The study, conducted by the University of California, monitored the sexual habits of 129 women in relationships over one week.

Researchers found that those who had sex at least once during that week had significantly longer protein caps at the end of DNA strands that protect chromosomes from deteriorating.

Telomeres naturally break down due to aging, poor diet and high alcohol use, the study found.

But being physically active, eating well and, apparently, having sex, can help mend and lengthen them.

Other studies suggest that these telomeres can help you live longer and keep up physical and mental health as you age.