1. It reduces stress

It’s tough to get in the mood when you’re preoccupied with your endless to-do list. Exercise produces endorphins, the natural pain-relieving hormones that make you happy. Happy people are often horny people; the more relaxed you are, the more likely you are to enjoy physical and emotional intimacy.

2. It enhances blood flow

When you exercise, your heart beats faster, increasing the rate of blood flow through your body. Regular exercise improves blood circulation, so when aroused, the blood will reach your erogenous zones more quickly, enhancing function and sensation where it matters most.

3. It develops flexibility

Exercises that stretch out your muscles, such as pilates or yoga, improve your flexibility. By enhancing your range of motion, you open yourself up (ahem) to a wider range of sexual positions, which can lead to discovering more satisfying sexual experiences.

4. It nourishes body confidence

Feeling fit, strong and healthy can boost your confidence and lead to a more positive attitude towards sex and pleasure. With high self-esteem and energy levels, you are better primed to give and receive pleasure.

5. It builds stamina

Strength and cardiovascular fitness are the makers of stamina. Improved physical fitness allows you to engage in longer and more satisfying sexual experiences, either solo or partnered. If it’s a rigorous pleasure session you’re after, regular exercise will enable you to extend from a sprint to a marathon.

6. It heightens sensitivity

Activating our sympathetic nervous systems through exercise actually causes a short term increase in physiological sexual arousal. In the long term, exercise enhances sexual satisfaction by improving “autonomic flexibilit”, your body’s ability to respond to stimulation with arousal.

7. It amplifies orgasms

If you exercise regularly, your core, pelvic floor, and leg muscles will be stronger. The stronger they are – especially the pelvic floor – the more intensely they release and contract. Ergo, powerful muscles mean more powerful orgasms. Voila – some reps you’ll want to squeeze in.

8. It improves erectile function

Erectile dysfunction occurs when there’s a lack of blood flow to the penis. The circulation boost provided by regular exercise can reduce and, in some cases, eliminate erectile dysfunction.

9. It promotes body awareness

Exercise helps you understand how your body moves and what makes it feel good. Body awareness helps you connect with your physicality and increase your overall sense of sensuality.

10. It makes you feel good

During and after exercise, your body releases the neurochemicals serotonin and dopamine. These feel-good hormones act on the neurotransmitters in your brain that control your mood, triggering positive feelings throughout your body. Minimised tension, enhanced relaxation and elevated mood mean more feelings of desire and better all-around well-being.

Exercise is integral to self care. Its physiological and psychological benefits extend far beyond the bedroom. Moving our bodies enhances our ability to experience pleasure. When we prioritise our sexual wellness, our overall well-being flourishes. What could be more motivating than that?

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