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1. Regular health
check-ups.
I can't emphasize enough that
making sure you don't have any of the chronic conditions I
mentioned before, particularly with high blood pressure,
depression, diabetes, pelvic disorders, and endocrine problems
are key to making sure you don't have organic problems
impeding your ability to fully enjoy the sexual response.
2. Monitor what goes
in your mouth.
Certain prescription
medications, particularly antidepressants, are notorious for
causing sexual dysfunction. But
poor diet, tobacco, and too
much alcohol can be just as damaging to your sexual ability as
pharmaceuticals.
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3. Exercise
Think of it this way, sex is
great exercise. Yet, without any exercise, it can be hard to
get in shape for sex. Whatever form of exercise you should
choose, stick with it, because you will gravitate towards what
you enjoy. My suggestion is for moderately challenging aerobic
workout ranging from a daily jog, swimming, to dancing. Not
only is a well-tuned body in optimal shape for making love,
but also it enhances your cardiovascular and hormonal
functioning, which in turn elevate to improved sexual
function. Remember, your whole body is a sexual organ, so make
the most of keeping it fit.
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4. Mind-Body Workouts:
Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates
Of course, undoubtedly the
center of our erotic self lies in our mind. Many people begin
to lose interest or ability to increase their fulfillment of
sexual arousal because they’ve lost the ability to focus and
center in their mind. It is for this reason that I recommend
mind-body workouts that center on mental and physical
awareness: yoga and Pilates. I recommend incorporating either
yoga and/or tai chi into your physical fitness protocol.
Sexual function depends on a healthy balance, which means we
need some form of mental and physical exercise that helps
focus our inner mental and spiritual self. Too much exertion
and exercise on one hand can exhaust and drain you, so it is a
good idea to blend moderate aerobic exercise with yoga or tai
chi. Keep in mind, that these are disciplines from Ayurvedic
and Chinese Medicine, so they have healing properties that in
of themselves contribute to improved sexual function.
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5.
Pilates
This innovative and balanced
discipline started from the 20s in New York by an ex-gymnast
and bodybuilder has recently gone mainstream from the dance
studio to gyms around the world. The focus of these exercises
are on the pelvic core region, which is precisely the region
which house your...well, you get the picture. Back pain, weak
abs, and sexual dysfunction often go hand in hand, and
Pilates-based workouts and exercises can help improve all
three at the same time. Visit the Online Pilates Studio for
more info.
6. Massage
It helps to be rubbed the
right way before hitting those sheets. Massage is an integral
form of non-sexual physical contact that can promote not only
improved circulation, but also improved health benefits
stemming from the nervous and endocrine system. Massage is can
be done for many reasons, from pain management to athletic
enhancement, and of course, for erotic stimulation.
7. Aromatherapy
Light the candles and set the
night to music. We have five sense that we use, yet outside of
the cosmetic section, smell is one that is often most ignored.
Go to a nature-oriented store, and learn about the wonders of
candles and scents. They have been a part of healing along
with herbs and food for centuries, and no doubt will become
more of a central role in our holistic healing era.
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8. Kegel Exercises
Ah...the pelvic exercise for
champions. As with every other muscle in your body, if you
don't exercise and keep it in shape, it will head south and
disappear forever. This is particularly important for women
who have given birth and or had a pelvic operation of some
sort. Sex probably would happen more frequently if you could
enjoy the physical sensations more fully, which is all the
more reason why you need to start looking at your pelvic
muscles as just as important as working on those abs. Lack of
muscle tone can contribute not only to inability to enjoy
intercourse fully, but may lead to many common urologic
conditions resulting in urinary incontinence.
These are merely a few
suggestions provided. It is up to you to find a balance of
choices and be creative with them. The bottom line is to take
time out of your busy schedule to focus on building awareness
within yourself and with your significant other. The goal is
not quantity, but quality. You will soon discover how many
wondrous ways you can expand the dimensions of your sensuality
both as an individual as well as a couple.
ENJOY!
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