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You will feel sexier
- Being in shape can be the best aphrodisiac. Nothing is more attractive and gives you more confidence than knowing that you look and feel great.
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Your skin will look radiant - Exercising means more blood flowing, which in turn will make your skin look healthier. And guess what? Skin is the largest sexual organ in our bodies.
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You'll have better circulation - If you work out, your circulation will improve. Better blood flow improves your sensitivity to touch as well as preparedness for sex (e.g. erections).
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It will increase your appetite - So you can eat aphrodisiac foods and spice up your sex life!
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Your libido will improve - Because your hormone levels will be optimized, your libido will increase.
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You can have sex in any position you want - When you're fit, you're able to have sex in any positions you want and hold them for longer.
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Your testosterone levels will increase - Exercise—particularly strength training—can increase testosterone levels in men and women. This hormone plays a vital role in libido.
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No more cramps - Being fit means you will have less cramps. Your muscles will be conditioned to exercise, so sex is just another workout.
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You'll be healthier - Many illnesses can improve by simply taking up exercise. If you're healthy in general, you will be more open to having sex, both physically and psychologically.
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Better erections - Exercising improve men's level of nitric oxide, which is vital in flushing blood to the male reproductive system during arousal. This means that men will have stronger, long-lasting erections.
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More time together - Why not work out with your partner? You'll both have those endorphins flowing at the same time, so it can only lead to good things in the bedroom.
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You'll go down like you mean it - You'll most likely move your head during oral, so if your muscles are conditioned to do so, you can take your pleasure-giving skills to the next level.
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You'll be less stressed - More exercise, less stress. Less stress, the more active you get in the bedroom. It's a vicious cycle, but a great one to be in!
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Manual stimulation - Your hands won't get tired easily. Your partner will appreciate it.
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Deeper connection - Exercising will make you feel better mentally and physically, so you will be more confident about your body. Being less self-conscious will allow you to be more present and focused on your partner.
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You'll give better massages - Being stronger and fitter will allow you to give your partner better massages. The power of touch can do wonders—plus it's great foreplay!
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You'll become more attractive
- Your body will be fitter and therefore you'll probably look more attractive to your partner. And who does't want to have sex with an attractive partner?
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You'll do it better - If you're fit, everything improves in the bedroom. After all, there's a lot of physical activity involved in it. Being in shape can really take your sex life to the next level.
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Improved flexibility and mobility - Your joints will (also) be lubed up, so you'll have greater flexibility and mobility in the bedroom.
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You'll go on and on... - The fitter you are, the more stamina you have. This translate in having sex for longer, holding positions for longer, and controlling every aspect of it better.
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You'll want to workout more - The more you exercise, the more you get pumped to work out more. Sex is a sort of workout, so it's a win-win situation.
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Endorphins - When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, also known as "feel good" hormones. These will put you in a better mood for sex and you will have more fun doing it.
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Your orgasms will be amazing - If you exercise your pubococcygeus muscles, in the pelvic region, your orgasms will improve (and so will erections for men).
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You'll have higher self-esteem - Exercising raises your self-esteem. If you love yourself, you'll be able to give more love in the bedroom.
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Yoga - Yoga is great to improve your mind-body connection. Try it and, who knows, you might end up sharing transcendental moments with your partner.
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You'll live longer
- And consequently have sex for more years. If this isn't a good a reason to exercise, what is? If you don't have a gym membership, don't worry about it! There are plenty of exercises that you can do at home. And then you're that much closer to the bedroom...
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You will feel sexier
- Being in shape can be the best aphrodisiac. Nothing is more attractive and gives you more confidence than knowing that you look and feel great.
© Shutterstock
1 / 27 Fotos
Your skin will look radiant - Exercising means more blood flowing, which in turn will make your skin look healthier. And guess what? Skin is the largest sexual organ in our bodies.
© iStock
2 / 27 Fotos
You'll have better circulation - If you work out, your circulation will improve. Better blood flow improves your sensitivity to touch as well as preparedness for sex (e.g. erections).
© iStock
3 / 27 Fotos
It will increase your appetite - So you can eat aphrodisiac foods and spice up your sex life!
© iStock
4 / 27 Fotos
Your libido will improve - Because your hormone levels will be optimized, your libido will increase.
© Shutterstock
5 / 27 Fotos
You can have sex in any position you want - When you're fit, you're able to have sex in any positions you want and hold them for longer.
© iStock
6 / 27 Fotos
Your testosterone levels will increase - Exercise—particularly strength training—can increase testosterone levels in men and women. This hormone plays a vital role in libido.
© Shutterstock
7 / 27 Fotos
No more cramps - Being fit means you will have less cramps. Your muscles will be conditioned to exercise, so sex is just another workout.
© iStock
8 / 27 Fotos
You'll be healthier - Many illnesses can improve by simply taking up exercise. If you're healthy in general, you will be more open to having sex, both physically and psychologically.
© Shutterstock
9 / 27 Fotos
Better erections - Exercising improve men's level of nitric oxide, which is vital in flushing blood to the male reproductive system during arousal. This means that men will have stronger, long-lasting erections.
© Shutterstock
10 / 27 Fotos
More time together - Why not work out with your partner? You'll both have those endorphins flowing at the same time, so it can only lead to good things in the bedroom.
© iStock
11 / 27 Fotos
You'll go down like you mean it - You'll most likely move your head during oral, so if your muscles are conditioned to do so, you can take your pleasure-giving skills to the next level.
© iStock
12 / 27 Fotos
You'll be less stressed - More exercise, less stress. Less stress, the more active you get in the bedroom. It's a vicious cycle, but a great one to be in!
© iStock
13 / 27 Fotos
Manual stimulation - Your hands won't get tired easily. Your partner will appreciate it.
© iStock
14 / 27 Fotos
Deeper connection - Exercising will make you feel better mentally and physically, so you will be more confident about your body. Being less self-conscious will allow you to be more present and focused on your partner.
© iStock
15 / 27 Fotos
You'll give better massages - Being stronger and fitter will allow you to give your partner better massages. The power of touch can do wonders—plus it's great foreplay!
© Shutterstock
16 / 27 Fotos
You'll become more attractive
- Your body will be fitter and therefore you'll probably look more attractive to your partner. And who does't want to have sex with an attractive partner?
© Shutterstock
17 / 27 Fotos
You'll do it better - If you're fit, everything improves in the bedroom. After all, there's a lot of physical activity involved in it. Being in shape can really take your sex life to the next level.
© Shutterstock
18 / 27 Fotos
Improved flexibility and mobility - Your joints will (also) be lubed up, so you'll have greater flexibility and mobility in the bedroom.
© Shutterstock
19 / 27 Fotos
You'll go on and on... - The fitter you are, the more stamina you have. This translate in having sex for longer, holding positions for longer, and controlling every aspect of it better.
© iStock
20 / 27 Fotos
You'll want to workout more - The more you exercise, the more you get pumped to work out more. Sex is a sort of workout, so it's a win-win situation.
© Shutterstock
21 / 27 Fotos
Endorphins - When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, also known as "feel good" hormones. These will put you in a better mood for sex and you will have more fun doing it.
© iStock
22 / 27 Fotos
Your orgasms will be amazing - If you exercise your pubococcygeus muscles, in the pelvic region, your orgasms will improve (and so will erections for men).
© Shutterstock
23 / 27 Fotos
You'll have higher self-esteem - Exercising raises your self-esteem. If you love yourself, you'll be able to give more love in the bedroom.
© Shutterstock
24 / 27 Fotos
Yoga - Yoga is great to improve your mind-body connection. Try it and, who knows, you might end up sharing transcendental moments with your partner.
© Shutterstock
25 / 27 Fotos
You'll live longer
- And consequently have sex for more years. If this isn't a good a reason to exercise, what is? If you don't have a gym membership, don't worry about it! There are plenty of exercises that you can do at home. And then you're that much closer to the bedroom...
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How exercise can boost your sex life
Do you need more reasons to exercise?
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Early humans were concerned about one thing, and one thing only—survival. For centuries, our ancestors had to ensure the survival of our species. How did they do this? They ensured the basics were covered: shelter, food, water, and, of course—sex.
Since the dawn of time, humans have been moving, searching for the best locations to settle, running away from beasts, hunting animals, carrying and building things. All these things made us who we are are now. Movement is part of the human experience, without movement we would have most likely gone extinct a long time ago.
Fast forward a few centuries, we no longer move as much, and we no longer need to worry (as much) about the survival of our species. We have never been as sedentary as we are now, our diets have never been so full of chemicals, and our sex lives are suffering the consequences.
Because we’re no longer chasing lions, we need to do something about our lack of physical activity. We need to exercise our bodies and mind, regulate our metabolism, increase blood flow, sweat, and ensure we stay healthy. Our sex lives are impacted by our levels of fitness. Think about it: how many times have you felt tired of holding a position during sex, or ran out of stamina to keep going?
We all want great sex, and the path to great sex lies in the relationship between our bodies and minds, and one of the best ways to address both sides of the equation is to exercise. As the old Latin saying goes "mens sana in corpore sano" which translates to "a healthy mind in a healthy body."
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