Does being fit mean you’ll have a better sex life? Some think so. Our ultimate goal is to motivate you to become healthier, happier and more physically fit. So think about this: If you knew your love life would be much improved, would you be more inclined to get your “fluffy” self to the gym? Or to eat a healthier diet? Maybe even take a few “good for your sex life” supplements? Your answer should be yes, yes … yes!
Here are six “Better Sex Tips” that might improve the big “O” and more:
*Eating a diet rich in veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts (walnuts are best) and olive oil is conducive to improving sexual function, including orgasms in both men and women. In dual two-year studies, men and women who reportedly had some sort of sexual dysfunction experienced great improvement in the sexual arena while eating Mediterranean style diets on a regular basis.
*Physically active men under the age of 50 have a 30 percent lower risk of impotence than men who are sedentary. Keeping the “machinery” in working order is one very fab reason for men to exercise.
* Lift weights to elevate sex drive. Raising testosterone levels with weightlifting can increase sex drive in both men and women. Specifically, men who engage in multi-joint exercises, such as squats and bench presses, and do so for up to 45 to 60 minutes at a time, can increase their testosterone levels by up to 40 percent in one session. Women need to train harder and longer to get the equivalent results but the bottom line is this: If you lift, your testosterone will go up. Higher levels of testosterone will result in frequent erections, sexual urges and increased sexual fitness for men and heightened sex drive, mood and muscle and bone density for women.
* Be fit and improve your sex life. There is a relationship between feeling good about yourself and having better sex. This tidbit was discovered by Michael Young, professor of health science at the University of Arkansas, and one of his doctoral students, Tina Penhollow. They facilitated a study of more than 400 students and concluded that the more physically fit you are, the better you feel your sex life is. Young and Penhollow also found that guys who worked out the most frequently deemed themselves as “sex gods” while women who worked out almost every day ranked themselves lower in the sexual performance arena. They speculate this may be due to lower self-esteem in those women who work out obsessively.
Unfortunately, less research has been conducted on women than on men, which means our male counterparts have an easier way to measure success than we women do. *wink*wink* — women are just a bit more complicated. However, it looks like you can improve the quality of your sex life be eating better and being more active while following these basic rules: Don’t smoke, drink alcohol only in moderation and keep your stress under control.
