Physical Fitness Enhances Libido

Physical fitness can increase blood flow, which in theory can make sex more pleasurable since sexual arousal for both men and women involves increased blood flow to the genital area. And that can increase desire itself'if it feels great, you tend to want to do it more. Exercise boosts endorphins, which lift your mood, and it can increase your energy. Not to mention that being toned makes some people feel sexier. This article gives a short guide on the benefits of physical fitness in enhancing an individual's libido.

Libido is a person's sex drive. Whether man or a woman, it may interest you in learning both short and long-term methods to increase and enhance the interest and pleasure you and your partner take in sex. You may also be seeking advice on how to regain lost interest in sex, or recover your ability to sexually perform.

Nevertheless, the goal of any physical fitness or exercises is to obtain a healthier lifestyle. But one ignored fact is that physical fitness/Exercises are a powerful tool in the development of muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, mind-body coordination and stress relief. Hence, Exercises have also been proven to increase sex drive for men and women.

Facts for Men
Exercise has positive effects on the sex drives of men. A 1990 study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior revealed that men participating in exercise (60 minutes per day, three to five days a week, with a peak sustained intensity of 75 percent to 80 percent) developed 'significantly greater sexual enhancements ' (e.g. frequency of various intimate activities, reliability of adequate functioning during sex, percentage of satisfying orgasms).

In one study of men who were receiving hormone suppression therapy as part of prostate cancer treatment, physically active participants reported enjoying sex more frequently compared with sedentary individuals. If exercise works for men suffering from sexual drawbacks coupled with cancer, imagine the power of exercise for healthy men!

Facts for Women
Exercise has positive effects on women's sex drives as well. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine revealed that intense, short-duration exercise (20 minutes with a target heart rate of 70 percent) significantly enhances the physiological sexual arousal of women (i.e. genital arousal). An additional study published in a 2007 issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine discovered a link between increased body awareness and increased perceptions of arousal. The researchers concluded: 'Exercise could feasibly increase body awareness via increased bodily sensations (e.g., increased heartbeat and muscle tension)."

Giving the pelvic muscles a workout is another powerful way to improve one's sexual experience. Pelvic floor exercises, commonly called Kegel exercises, strengthen the muscles of the lower abdomen. These exercises are commonly used to help pregnant women develop the strength needed for delivering a baby. Pelvic exercises also help men who've had their prostate removed regain control of their muscles. Additionally, they can help both men and women improve control of the muscles used during sex.

Kegel exercises are simple exercises. They generally involve the contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles and the time requirements are light. While the best way to practice an exercise is under the guidance of a trained practitioner, a multitude of pelvic floor exercises can be found for free online

In another shell, women who exercise regularly have higher sex drives, and more often than not, their periods are less painful and Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a lot less severe or even nonexistent. In fact, if a woman does regular strenuous exercise (four times a week for about an hour), she is far less likely to suffer from hormone-induced problems. This happens because when the body is healthy, small chemical and hormone changes have the effect they're supposed to have ' preparing the body for pregnancy ' instead of causing major disturbances to chemicals in the brain and wreaking havoc on the body and mind.

In addition, women suffering from depression and the awful side effects of antidepressants often experience a dramatic loss of sexual desire. Exercising before sexual stimulation increases a female's experience and physical response to sex, according to recent research. One study sought to compare the effectiveness of either exercise or testosterone for increasing arousal in women. The result? Exercise offered the greatest response.

Furthermore, it is well-known that exercise increases energy, reduces stress, improves performance, aids in weight loss and helps prevent injury. The positive contribution that exercise has toward the male and female sex drive can be an appealing motivator for the sedentary individual. The aesthetic gains (e.g. reduced waist line, firm thighs, shapely rear end and overall body tone/definition) from exercise often lead to greater self-esteem, which may develop into a greater interest in sex.

Even though, increasing sex drive can be one goal of a/an physical fitness/exercise program, it would be wise to incorporate additional goals (e.g. stamina, strength, balance and stress relief) so that the exercise program stays relevant and timely. This is because, the goal of enhancing sex drive may not be appropriate for all individuals given their relationship status, age and emotional maturity.

Therefore, couples in healthy relationships can consider utilizing physical fitness/exercise as a tool to enhance the sexual aspect of their relationship. This leads to increased motivation and compliance with an exercise program. As the frequency and duration of intimate encounters increases, sex can serve as a cardiovascular activity included in the fitness program.

It has been in front of all magazines and in every newspaper advertisement of how wonderful their pharmaceutical aphrodisiac can instantly solve sexual dysfunction. But the fact every sex expert knows and keeps running away from is that before engaging in taking these supplements, the greatest solution lies in regular exercises. Of course, these pills often come with side effects potentially worse than the original issue.

However, chewing doesn't really qualify as exercise but as long as we're on the subject of libido enhancement, it is important to make mention that women that eat chocolate on a regular basis enjoy higher sexual activity. Consequently, gifting a lover some fine, organic, dark chocolate! may offer potent serving of antioxidants and phytochemicals as a simple exercise of showing attention and thoughtfulness toward a partner since it is responsible for boosting libido.

In summary, getting hormonal evaluation after trying all the aforementioned tips to rev up sexual appetite and nothing is working might be an ideal step to take so that the opinion of a health care provider can be rendered. Sometimes, a kick-start with hormone therapy, dietary supplements, or even compounded creams or lotions can help reignite the flame, so to speak. But, it may be necessary to know the levels of estrogen, testosterone, and adrenal hormones so that proper therapy can be initiated. In addition, it is cardinal we recognize the fact that sexual activity is physical activity, and the best way to get physical is to be physical and exercise regularly.

Jones H. Munang'andu
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