Exercise is a great way to improve your health. Exercise improves your overall health, and can increase longevity. Exercise and sexual satisfaction are closely linked. The more you exercise, your sexual function will improve. If you want to spice your sex, you only need to hit the gym. You will be happier and more confident with more energy and a more toned body. This can also lead to improved sexual performance and greater satisfaction.
Men who exercise more have a higher sexual function score
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center conducted a study that found men who exercised more had better erectile function and sexual function. The results were the same regardless of race or ethnicity. This study was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Researchers reached this conclusion by studying 300 participants, who self-reported on their level of activity. They classified them as sedentary or mildly active. Subjects also self-reported sexual function including the ability to erections orgasms as well as the quality, frequency and overall sexual performance.
Researchers found that regardless of race, men who exercised more frequently, 18 metabolic equivalents (METS) per week or more, scored higher on sexual function. The MET hour is a measure of both total exercise time and intensity. Combining exercises of different intensities can result in a total of 18 MET hours. This is equivalent to two hours of intense exercise such as running, swimming or cycling, 3.5 hours moderate exercise or six hours light exercise.
Men of all ethnicities who reported less exercise had lower levels of sexual performance. Diabetes, aging, smoking, and coronary artery diseases are also factors that contribute to a low level of sexual function.
COREGASM AND EXERCISE: A Reality Too
Researchers from Indiana University discovered that exercising without sexual stimulation or fantasies can cause female orgasm. It’s interesting to note that this does not mean orgasm has to be a sexual experience. They say that they could teach us more about women’s orgasm experiences. The study is based upon online surveys of 124 women reporting exercise-induced orgasms and 246 women reporting exercise-induced sexual satisfaction (EISP). Women aged 18-63 were included. The majority of women were married or in a committed relationship, and 69 percent identified as heterosexual.
This condition is common, but not unknown. The condition is also known as ‘coregasm,’ because it’s associated with abdominal exercises that target core muscles. Exercises that were most commonly associated with exercise-induced ecstasy included abdominal exercises, climbing ropes or poles, cycling/spinning, and weightlifting. These findings were published in Relationship and Sexual Therapy.
EXERCISE & SEX: The Best Workouts for Increased Satisfaction
Researchers of the study mentioned above admitted that there is no single exercise approach. They added that any exercise is better than none at all. Use cardio to build endurance, and strength training when you are in the top positions. Stretching can help you loosen up and become more flexible.
Take a look at some exercises that will improve your sexual life.
Kegels
They are essential if you’re looking to spice up your sexual life. These exercises improve endurance and control, by strengthening and toning the perineal and PC muscles. This can be used to treat erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
Imagine that you have to urgently urinate. Stop urinating by squeezing your muscles. Increase the number of squeezes, the intensity and duration until you are tired. Relax when doing this.
Interval Training
Interval training improves stamina and endurance.
How To: Warm up for 3 to 5 minutes. Start your intervals with full speed and continue for 30 seconds. Rest for about a minute. Repeat.
The Butterfly Stretch
It will help loosen the muscles in your inner thighs, hips and groins that are needed for a variety sexual positions.
How To: Lay down on your stomach and pull your legs towards your chest. Your soles should be together, and your tailbone should be down. Press the knees apart with your elbows. Keep your spine and neck relaxed and don’t let your head arch back too much. Hold this posture between 15 and 30 seconds.
Push-ups
It will help you to strengthen your core and upper body. This will increase your endurance and help you in those top positions when sexing.
How To: Get into the plank position. Hands directly below shoulders, feet hip distance apart. Your pelvis should not sag or rise too much. Slowly lower your chest and press up.
The Bench Press HTML0
It will also strengthen your pecs as well as your biceps and triceps. The stability ball provides a core and balance workout.
How To: With your feet firmly planted on the floor, about hip or shoulder distance apart, place your lower to middle back on a stability ball. Push a pair dumbbells directly up over your chest from a position of a goalpost.
Squats
Orgasms become more intense when you squat. Squats also increase testosterone and blood flow in the pelvic area.
How To: Holding dumbbells in both hands, straight down at your sides. Bend your knees and hips as low as possible. Maintain a straight back. Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height as you lower. You will lean slightly forward in your upper body as you drive through the heels. As you slowly rise up to a standing posture, lower your arms to your sides.