Sex and health go hand in hand. Who doesn’t like to get physical? Believe it or not, as much as we would think sex would be a favorite past time for nearly half of the population sex seems to be the furthest thing from their minds. Here’s our sex tips 101. Find out why this fundamental part of human nature is lacking, if it’s harmful and how to fill the void.
Sex tips: Where we stand
Dr. Phil adds insight into our sex tips with his reports from USA Today that up to 50 percent of women say they have little or no sex drive and men even with their surging hormones aren’t far behind. Sounds alarming right? Well get this. Dr. Phil also says that according to Psychology Today “25% of all Americans (a third of women and a fifth of men) suffer from a condition known as hypoactive sexual desire (HSD), which is defined as a persistent or recurring deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies or thoughts, or a lack of interest in sex or being sexual.” So basically all the steamy sex scenes on TV and the sex toys in the bedroom aren’t cutting it. The next question on my mind and I’m sure on most of yours is should we be concerned?
Sex tips: The sexless effect on your health
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Sex is one of the best forms of exercise for the body and mind. On a physical level sex keeps your body in good working condition by increasing your blood flow throughout your body and keeping your sex organs active. Naturally the more complacent you become the faster your body deteriorates over time. But aside from throwing your body through a mind-blowing workout sex triggers the release of feel-good energy in the brain effecting you emotionally too. Sex is an exuberance of the deepest level of passion stemming from our libido, our instinct to want to feel good. In Latin this word libido means desire or wilfulness. When we have a tendency to withdrawal from sexual desire we become absent from the feeling of letting go of restraint to seek greater pleasure and it usually shows a deeper void in either our personal life or body image.
Quoted below is Sex Coach Kim Anami as heard in the video above during which she offers her own tips on sex and how it impacts our health.
Sex is part of your overall health. There are negative effects that result from repressed sexuality. Even dated back 5000 years ago sex was viewed as a source of medicine to heal and bring about harmony to one’s daily life. Different sexual positions were thought to nourish and heal different organs of the body.
Sex tips: How important is feeling sexy
Don’t get the wrong idea…I actually am feeling pretty sexy in my new red dress pictured here from Top Shop! 
One way to put your sex drive back in check is to turn inwards. How sexy do you feel about yourself and how often does your partner make you feel this way? For women especially, intimacy is much less about satisfying a sexual appetite and much more about the emotional attachment associated with it and how well the needs of her conscience are being met. It takes a woman who knows her self-worth for her to want engage in intimacy and not just a quick fling or refrain from sexual activity all together. Men can encourage women to feel this way by showing her more patience and TLC (tender loving care) outside of the bedroom. A woman needs to feel attractive and appreciated in the eyes of her lover or spouse and a man can offer this by being attentive to her needs and giving her the sappy complimenting talk in her ear she likes to hear from time to time. Lets not forget though that men have needs too women just require more patience. Take time to have more thoughtful sex by promoting companionship and emotional satisfaction so you find yourselves wanting it at the same time and not just to get a quick relief.
Sex tips: How to switch it up
Every couple has a norm sexual experience that have a tendency of falling back on, which quickly looses its appeal because the excitement wears off. To heat things up again try playing into your alter-ego. Up the energy or take on a different character all together to play into the unexpected. If you’re used to being the one to be subdued, which in most cases is the woman, learn to take control. If he’s not giving you what you want, tell him and start leading. Partner workouts are also most beneficial at boosting your sex drive and performance because there’s been shown to be a strong correlation between sex and exercise. Fitness gets the endorphins raging increasing sexual arousal. In the process you’re also getting more healthy, which makes your ability to manuever easily during sex more enjoyable and experimental. Now ladies you can take your sex tips from the gym to heat up things at home!
Sex tips: Summing it all up
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed it’s still not too late to start taking advantage of these sex tips. The better you and your partner are at satisfying each others sexual preferences the better off you both will be in body and in mind. You’ll be heart healthy aiding in a long quality of life. Physically your heart will be fully charged to aid in the normal functioning of your bodily organs and emotional your spirit will be in tact too.
How often are you and your partner having sex?
What are you doing differently to improve your sex drive?
Yikes! I feel bad for that 50% of women. I agree with your tips. You have to feel comfortable in your own skin to feel comfortable with your partner and working out together definitely helps with that!
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I love working out with my fiancé… that’s all I’m saying. ;p
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You and your finance are the cutest! It’s so much fun when you can stay active together especially since couples and married couples especially are more likely to put their fitness goals on the back burner.
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