#HealthBytes: 5 ways a woman can improve her libido
A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being of a couple. And, low libido or lack of sex drive is one of the biggest hindrances in getting satisfied in bed. Although it commonly affects older couples, age is not the only factor. Here are five ways for women to improve their sex drive.
Diet: What to eat, what not to eat
You sure love that plate overloaded with your favorite French fries, burgers, and a can of coke by the side, but it could ruin your sexual appetite. Fried, salty, and even excessively sugary foods are bad choices if you desire good action in bed. For optimum sex drive, a balanced diet (with certain must-haves like avocados, watermelons, seafood, and dark-chocolates) should be preferred.
Exercise regularly and religiously
Even though upping your bedtime prowess might not be the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, but regular exercise can, in fact, help enhance your libido. This is because exercise improves flexibility, controls blood pressure, boosts mood, and gives you better muscle strength and endurance. Some simple exercises to try for improving libido are Yoga, kegels, and swimming.
Indulge in foreplay
Above everything else, sex has to be enjoyable. This implies that reaching the orgasm shouldn't be your goal- extracting pleasure should be. And for that, foreplay is crucial. Go slow, and indulge in kissing, touching, or whatever that gets you turned on, in order to set the right mood for the climax.
Say goodbye to stress
If work deadlines keep you up at nights, chances are your cortisol levels are high. Cortisol is a total mood-killer and might harm testosterone and other hormonal production in body, keeping you from getting excited in bed. Try relaxing activities like yoga and meditation to calm yourself down, and get your libido back on track again.
Get proper rest
A common problem among couples is that after a long day at work, they feel too tired for any action in the bedroom. Lack of sleep and sleeping disorders might be responsible for your loss of interest in sex. Get enough sound sleep each day, to maintain a healthy libido. In case you can't find a solution, consult your doctor.
