Whether your completely happy with your sex life or not, chances are you might not have taken every step available to optimize your results in bed. From pharmaceuticals to supplements, sex does sell in every industry, but have you ever thought of how exercise and nutrition could play a roll in your sex life.
Why does it matter? Well, part of a healthy lifestyle does in-fact include a healthy sex life too. You might be surprised to learn that sex can benefit a range of issues including reduction in stress levels, lowering risk of cancer and heart attack, maintaining a healthy weight and improving immunity. Now, we’re not saying to get busy every day here, but the benefits of sex can go way beyond a good orgasm.
Here’s a few simple ways you can start improving your libido, stamina and flexibility.
Exercise:
Working out has amazing benefits for cardiovascular health and stamina. By exercising daily you are lowering your resting heart rate and maximizing the flow of blood to the brain and other organs… Whether its cardio workouts to yoga, exercise is important for sexual health and functioning.
Yoga can be beneficial for flexibility and, in men, benefits have been shown in prostate health and treating mild erectile dysfunction. Here are some poses to start with to get you trying it out!
Butterfly pose
Seated wide leg forward fold
Chair pose
Plow pose
Bridge pose
Camel pose
Yoga has been proven to boost sexual performance and increase stamina. It improves blood flow through the genital area and can reduce stress and anxiety which may also play a role in imbalanced hormonal conditions.
Nutrition and Supplements:
“Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food”- Hippocrates. If your reading this, chances are you are aware of the foods you eat having an impact on your overall health and wellbeing however you might not have thought about the specific foods you could be eating to improve your sex life. Try adding in these suggestions into your repertoire and notice if any improvements are being made, you can also consult one of our holistic nutritionist for a plan tailored completely to your needs.
Foods for Increased Libido:
Walnuts
Almonds
Pumpkin Seeds
Avocados
Dark Chocolate
Oysters
Beets
These foods either have lots of minerals for improved sperm motility and fertility or are widely recognized as aphrodisiac foods.
Supplements:
Maca powder
Ginseng
Tribulus (Men)
Zinc
B- Vitamins
Horny Goat Weed
Fenugreek
L-arginine
Gingko Biloba
Check with your local supplements advisor on the function of each one and if its right for you! There are also tons of supplement blends that have some or all of the herbs listed in one capsule.
Hormonal Imbalances:
So, you’ve tried the supplements, eating healthier and exercising and things still don’t seem right? Your tired all the time, your libido is way lower than usual and you have a whole range of symptoms (see below) that just don’t make sense. Chances are you might be suffering from a hormonal imbalance. Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are the three main sex hormones that can be out of balance in the body.
“Signs and symptoms of hormone imbalances can include:
irregular periods
excess body and facial hair
acne
vaginal dryness
low sex drive
breast tenderness
gastrointestinal problems
hot flashes
night sweats
weight gain
fatigue
irritability and irregular mood changes
anxiety
depression
difficulty sleeping
Hormonal imbalances can be a sign of an underlying health condition. They can also be a side effect of certain medications. For this reason, people who experience severe or recurring symptoms of hormonal imbalances should speak to a doctor.” - Medical News
We also suggest speaking to a holistic nutritionist to help you figure out a nutrition, supplement and wellness routine to get you working on improving your hormone profile naturally.
Hormonal imbalances can affect up to 20-30% of the population at any given time. If your planning to plan a family for the future, or simply feel good in your body its worth looking at the whole picture from a holistic point of view.
From different yoga poses to hormones in the body, we hope you got a clearer understanding of how you can optimize your experience in bed.
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