Can having SEX really help your skin? Experts reveal whether the myth about the 'post-coital glow' is true

Rumor has it that sex can lead to a certain post-coital glow - but is it all a ruse?

In addition to benefits like better sleep and reduced stress, some believe that it can also give you stunning skin. 

To find out if a post-sex glow is guaranteed, FEMAIL spoke to experts who weighed in on whether or not doing the deed can improve your skin. 

And, it turns out that getting busy in the bedroom can have more than one benefit, if you know what we mean. 

To find out whether or not sex can affect the skin, FEMAIL spoke to three experts - including doctor of human sexuality Dr. Emily Morse

FEMAIL also spoke to sex therapist Dr. Carli Blau (left) and dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung (right)

'It's not a myth,' Dr. Emily Morse, doctor of human sexuality and sex expert told DailyMail.com. 

'Here's the science: having an orgasm raises estrogen levels in your body, which help maintain collagen — the structural protein that keeps skin supple and plump,' she explained. 

But having an orgasm isn't the only way to achieve a luminous complexion. 

Dr. Morse said that sex in general, even without orgasming, can boost circulation in your body by 'carrying oxygenated blood cells everywhere,' which includes the face. 

She explained that this increase in oxygen can spur collagen production. 

'So you'll enjoy a post-sex glow right after the act, but as part of an overall healthy lifestyle, regular sex supports collagen: the same magic ingredient you've probably seen in countless supplements and beauty products,' Dr. Morse revealed.

And even dermatologists agree.

Illinois and New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Jessie Cheung told DailyMail.com that the 'release of estrogen and other hormones' can help to strengthen the skin barrier. 

Dr. Morse said that sex in general, even without orgasming, can boost circulation in your body by 'carrying oxygenated blood cells everywhere,' which includes the face (stock image)

'The glow is instant, and the more sex you have, the more cumulative, long-lasting benefits to your skin,' Dr. Cheung explained. 

Plus, you don't even need to have a partner to get this glow.

Using a toy or pleasuring yourself the good old fashioned way can give you the same advantages when it comes to your skin.

But besides the boost of collagen, there's other benefits that come with having sex and your skin.  

Dr. Carli Blau, a New York City-based sex therapist and women's health expert, told DailyMail.com that having sex will also boost your oxytocin, a hormone that has been found to play a role in preventing skin aging and wrinkles. 

'Having a consistent healthy sex life with a partner that makes you feel happy and pleasurable is always a good thing for your mind and body, including your skin!' the founder of Boutique Psychotherapy NYC explained. 

Dr. Cheung added that the release of endorphins and oxytocin that come after having sex can help to 'alleviate stress.'

Stress can cause many negative side effects in our body, including triggering acne, she explained. 

It's great to have a consistent sex life, according to the experts, and it can have benefits on your skin (stock image)

And, having an orgasm can even lead to a deeper sleep, which she says is 'so important for health.'  

Sex doesn't need to be an everyday thing to see these results, either. 

'If having sex with your partner every single day sounds stressful, don't do it!' the author of  Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ & Own Your Pleasure divulged to FEMAIL. 

'Stress deteriorates skin quality, so it's all about finding your own balance.'

If you're having partnered sex once or solo sex a few times per week, and taking care of your skin in other ways, like staying hydrated and getting good sleep, you will 'most likely' see results, she said. 

'They might be subtle, but they're one more way you can appreciate the connection of sexual health to your overall health,' Dr. Morse noted. 

But despite all of this, Dr. Morse stressed that it's important to take care of your body in other healthy ways. 

She said that having sex is just one of the 'many factors' that can impact skin health. 

'If you're having lots of sex, but also smoking every day, not staying hydrated, not wearing SPF, the benefits probably won't be as apparent,' she warned.