Practicing a healthy lifestyle can offer many benefits for your mental and physical health. But did you know that healthy living also promotes a happy sex life? The better you feel physically the more likely it is that you will be healthy enough for sex. Building your muscles, especially your pelvic floor muscles actually helps to improve your sexual organs.
Eat healthy for a happy sex life. Overeating, especially foods that are high in fats, leads to high blood cholesterol and obesity, both major causes of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition, being overweight can promote sluggishness and a poor self image.
If you don’t use it you could very well lose it. When estrogen drops at menopause, the vaginal walls lose some of their elasticity. It’s possible to slow this process or even reverse it through sexual activity. If intercourse isn’t an option, masturbation is just as effective, although for women, this is only effective if you use a vibrator or dildo.
Even in the best relationship, sex can become a bit boring after several years. Use your imagination to put the spark back in your love life.
Get out of the bedroom. Maybe you’ve never had sex on the kitchen floor or in a secluded spot in the woods; now might be the time to try it. Or try exploring erotic books and films. Even just the feeling of naughtiness you get from checking out an X-rated movie at the local video store might make you feel frisky.
Be sensual. Create an environment for lovemaking that appeals to all five of your senses. Light scented candles, cover your bed with silk or satin for a sensual touch. Play music that you both enjoy, buy flowers and place in a lovely vase. Make your bedroom a special place to make love.
Be as playful as a kitten. Leave love notes in your partner’s pocket for him to find later. Take a bubble bath together or even a shower. Being wet and naked together is a great lead-in to sex. Wash each other’s backs. Tickle. Laugh. Enjoy.
Let your imagination soar. Be creative by varying your scripts. For example, if you’re used to making love on Saturday morning, choose Sunday morning instead. Have sex in the middle of the week. Be open to different positions and new activities. Try sex toys and purchase sexy lingerie if you never have before.
Be romantic. Surprise each other with flowers when it isn’t a special occasion. Plan a day when all you do is lie in bed, talk, and be intimate. Leave sweet messages on each other’s cell phones. Tell your lover how special he is and how much you love him.
Keeping yourself educated with good information and maintaining a positive outlook, will help you to maintain a healthy sex life for many years to come.
