Sex and Stress
Over the years many studies and articles have told us that sex is healthy for a number of reasons:
- boosts immunities
- burns calories
- improves cardiovascular health
- boosts self-esteem
- improves intimacy
- reduces pain
- reduces prostate cancer risk
- strengthens pelvic floor muscle
- helps you sleep better
While it’s all well and good that having sex is healthy, how do we get in the mood when we are stressed out? It’s a vicious circle of “how do I reduce my stress by having more sex when I’m too stressed out to think about having sex in the first place?!!!”
In order to gain your body and mind back from the claws of stress, there are some changes you can make as a first step:
- Increase your exercising – Whether it’s going for short walks around the block three time a week or going back to your favourite gym.
- Eat healthy foods – Energizing your body from within starts with what you ingest.
- Get enough sleep – Being able to turn the computer, tv, or phone off by a certain time at night so you get those 8 hours of shut-eye, will increase your ability to make clear decisions during the day, which in turn gives you more confidence and positive thoughts.
- Reorganize – Making lists or saying ‘no’ to less important obligations can help organize your time more effectively.
- Get help – Either through yoga, meditation or another form of therapy, sharing your stress with others can relieve the tension.
The more unique strategies include:
- Have a Good Laugh! – Laughter is said to be one of life’s top healers. Watch a funny show, read a humorous book or exchange jokes with someone! These are all great ways to bring that light-heartedness to your body and mind.
- Get in Touch – Just touch each other lovingly for a few days before trying to hop back into the sack. Exchanging face rubs, massages, or just cuddling can help you reconnect again without any tension.
- Roleplay – Have a plan. Follow a roleplay plan set up to entice both of you to crave more!
With all of these pointers, the decision is ultimately yours. Start slowly and make sure you and your partner are communicating each step with your intentions. Once you get started, you’re not going to want to stop!!!
