Better Sex through a Healthy Lifestyle

Anything that promotes whole body health can enhance optimal
functioning in the bedroom. Like any other sophisticated machine, your
body is at its best when none of its relevant aspects are ignored. To
get your temple in prime operating condition, there are several aspects
of body and soul to consider.

One indisputable reason to keep the arteries clear and the blood
flowing smoothly is that a strong heart steadily pumping blood has a
direct relationship to the strength of blood flow throughout the body.
In both men and women strong blood flow to the genitals increases
sexual arousal and (in men) intensifies the vitality and endurance of
erection. Clogged arteries and sluggish blood flow result in decreased
blood to the genitals and diminished arousal for both genders. If the
blood flow is weak, so will be the performance.

A Healthy Diet

Most Better Sex Diets
focus on the health of your heart and includes a lot of fruit and
vegetables, grains, legumes and moderate amounts of meat. In only 6
weeks the Better Sex Diet can reportedly increase your sexual vitality,
potency and health, never-mind likely adding much-desired years to your
(sex) life.

Popular myths have long included the power of aphrodisiacs over
sexual prowess. Taking their name from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of
love, since time immemorial men and women have been in search of foods,
formulas and functions that have the power to stimulate sexual desire
and enhance performance. In the epic tale of Casanova the legendary
lover extraordinaire is believed to have eaten as many as 60 oysters
each day. As much as he enjoyed oysters, however, Casanova always
insisted that women were his true cuisine.

Today, medical science and the charting of chemical processes have
joined the more mystical knowledge about aphrodisiacs. In the case of
oysters, not only are the sea-dwelling mollusks reminiscent of female
genitalia, they are also rumored to be powerful aphrodisiacs thanks to
their high concentration of zinc, iron and dopamine. In more recent
news, word has spread about the libidinal effects of grapes,
blueberries, eggs, cereal and vanilla ice cream.

What all of these foods have in common, in addition to fuelling the
aphrodisiac rumor-mill, is the perceived effectiveness of particular
vitamins and nutrients in stimulating various sexual boosts. For
example, the vitamins in eggs can supposedly reduce performance anxiety
and premature ejaculation, the calcium in vanilla ice cream evidently
makes orgasms more powerful, and the folic acid in cereal keeps
arteries clear, enhancing blood flow to the right places.

While it�s popularly thought that certain edibles can improve sexual
health, nutritionists remind us that many of the legends were launched
in an era when the human diet wasn�t as complete, and that too much of
any particular vitamin or nutrient can have a negative effect on the
body.

An Active Lifestyle

The importance of overall health for the promotion of sexual benefit
is also evident in the development and maintenance of hormone
production. While it is true that estrogen determines the development
and function of female sex organs, testosterone powers the sex drive in
both men and women. When the senses encounter sexual stimuli they are
passed to the limbic lobe of the brain, thought of as the body�s
�pleasure center�. The limbic lobe sends signals via the nervous system
to the pelvic region. Blood vessels in the genitals are prompted to
dilate, admitting a rush of blood that inflates both male and female
erectile tissues and increases sexual excitement.

The tissues then close off to prevent the blood from flowing out of
the area. The result is erection and all the other signs of sexual
exhilaration. Simultaneously, the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and
dopamine are released, sending messages of pleasure and arousal
throughout our bodies. This chemical cascade is responsible for healthy
libido and sexual function and can be negatively affected by age,
illness, stress or injury.

It is important to note that cardiovascular function is also
improved by regular exercise. The promotion of a strong, repetitious
heartbeat sends a surge of blood into your body�s intricate web of
vessels and lowers the risk of plaque formation in artery walls, that
can slow blood flow and increase the blood pressure necessary to keep
it flowing. Beyond a strong cardiovascular system, experts agree that a
balance of body, head and heart contribute to a healthy sex life.

Numerous studies link exercise to increased sexual function through
physiological enhancement in muscle strength, tone, endurance and body
composition. "Adults who exercise regularly not only have increased
levels of desire, but also enhanced ability to perform sexually and
greater sexual satisfactionsays Cedric Bryant, PhD, chief
exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise.

The release of endorphins during and after exercise sessions are
also known to ease depression and anxiety. Stress relief and increased
self esteem result in elevated mood and increased confidence, and
contribute to the natural invigoration necessary for increased libido
and stamina. The benefits of physical fitness are also known to improve
self-image and perceived desirability.

A study done by Harvard School of Public Health examined the
exercise regimens of 31,000 male health care professionals. Of the
participants, those who were sedentary were 30% more likely to
experience erectile dysfunction than those who exercised regularly. The
University of British Columbia recently undertook a study relating to
women and exercise that found those who exercised for 20 minutes per
day experienced greater sexual responses than those who did not.

Specialists suggest that it is important to sexual health not to
over-do the workout. In the same way that too much of one vitamin can
have negative consequences on the body, too much exercise can decrease
testosterone levels in both sexes and diminish sexual appetite.

A Healthy Mind

If we believe, as suggested by therapists, that sex is first and
foremost a psychological issue then we have to pay some attention to
ourselves beyond diet and exercise. Doctors suggest that psychology is
so powerful that pleasure is increased by removing the mental blocks
that limit our ability to sense pleasure at its fullest.

The physiological human animal is an experiential and sensory beast; we
are continuously aroused by ideas and images that stir our sexual
imaginations. Just as partners for reading or recreation require a
shared interest in specific books or sports, so do sexual partners need
to have mutual interests? But the opportunity to indulge healthy sexual
fantasies might be only a conversation away. By communicating your
desires to your partner, and acting on the games that have been running
around in your head, the shame or guilt attached to the ideas will
likely vanish by letting them out of the mental cage, not to mention
take on new life as you explore them with your partner.

The other side of a healthy mind has to do with being able to unwind
from the mental fatigue caused by the stresses of life. Bouts of mental
exhaustion, caused by a stressful work life, a heavy week of school, or
one of life�s other trenches, can result in decreased sexual appetite
and negative effects on self-esteem and confidence. In terms of
managing mental stress levels, some techniques include: getting an
adequate amount of sleep, soaking in a hot tub, meditation, yoga and
just about any other pass time that allows us to get our mind off of
the stresses of regular life.

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