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sex and exercise
If you feel that you do not have enough stamina or flexibility to enjoy sex comfortably, then you can opt for sex exercises. Sexercise is an exercise to improve your sexual performance and function. This can help make sex more satisfying for you and your partner. The term ‘sexercise’ was coined by celebrity trainer Jason Rosell. It is interesting to note that physical fitness can improve your sex life, and a happy and healthy sex life can also boost your overall health.
benefits of exercise for sex
Physical fitness can help improve your sex life by making sex more comfortable and reducing your risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) and arousal problems. It also helps people feel more comfortable and confident while having sex.
Exercise can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, which can lead to sexual problems. Here are three categories of exercises that you can do to improve your sexual performance.
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aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise such as walking is a great way to start exercising if you have been out of exercise. Aerobic exercises elevate your heart rate and help you maintain a healthy weight, improve blood pressure and increase your level of physical fitness. It can also help with erectile dysfunction. Swimming is also a great exercise and you can also try running, jogging and jumping rope.
pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises strengthen your pelvic floor – which includes a group of muscles that support the bladder. Kegels are a great form of pelvic floor exercise. This involves contracting your muscles, as if you are holding in your urine. Try tensing and releasing the same muscles you use to hold urine several times a day. Gradually, increase the duration of the muscle stretch – start with 5 seconds and go up to 30 seconds. You can also practice squats which will strengthen your abs and pelvic floor.
strength and flexibility training
Increasing your strength and flexibility can make sex easier and more comfortable. Try yoga and Pilates to improve flexibility. Some yoga asanas can also be adopted in sex asanas. Choose weight lifting and bodyweight exercises to increase your strength. These include leg raises, knee tucks, squats, pushups, pullups, and dips.
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benefits of sex for health
Just as exercise can lead to better sex, healthy sex can be beneficial to your health. Some of the health benefits of sex include better heart health, a healthier immune system, better emotional health, better self-esteem, healthier relationships, better sleep, and stress management.
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