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7 Great Health Benefits of Having Sex

Most people only think of the sexual gratification (reaching an orgasm) when they have sex, but research has shown that engaging in sex can have some surprising benefits for your general health, both physical and psychological. These benefits are more prominent in people who have sex at least a couple of times a week. Here are a few of them:

1. Increase your immunity: Having regular sex can increase the levels of immunoglobulin an antibody which can increase your immunity against the common cold and other infections.

2. Sex is good for your heart: One of the myths surrounding sex especially in older men is that the having vigorous sex can cause a stroke, this is one myth that you can throw out of the window as there is no proof of this being true, in fact the truth of the matter is that if you have sex twice a week, you will reduce the chances of a fatal heart attack by half, when compared to those men who have sex less than once a month.

3. Improve the love factor in your relationship: Warm contact with your partner during sex will increase the levels of the love hormone (oxytocin). This is the reason you feel warmth and generosity towards your partner after having sex and attaining an orgasm. Increased frequency of love making will help you and your partner to bond more with each other.

4. Reduce your pain: Have you ever noticed a reduction in pain caused by headaches, arthritis etc after having sex, this is because your body releases endorphins after you have made love which helps in the natural relief of pain in your body.

5. Relieve Your Stress: Frequent sexual intercourse will lower your diastolic blood pressure and reduce stress levels in your body. Studies have shown that those who indulge in intercourse handle stressful situations much better than those who don’t.

6. Lose Weight: Having sex is a great way to exercise. You burn at least 85 calories per every half hour of sex. This may not feel like much, but with each session this count builds up. Anyways it’s hard to find a more fun way to exercise than making love.

7. Feel better about you: This is one of the main reasons people indulge in sex. If you have great sex frequently, it will only help you boost your self esteem. The reason why a lot of folks feel good about themselves after having a session of satisfying sex.

So now you know that having frequent sex with your partner will not only give you physical release but also benefit your general health in many different ways. Having a passionate sex life will not only improve your intimate relationship but also help you lead a healthier life. Just remember to practice safe sex using protection.

Six Tips to Relieve Work Related Stress

Here a few tips on how you can relieve the same after coming home from a stressed filled day at the office, so that you can create an atmosphere and mental state more conducive to lovemaking for both you and your partner.

1. Start off an intimate conversation: The most important thing to relieve your office tensions is to deviate from them. Try and focus more on complimenting your partner and start talking with seductive words, rather than the daily routine life problems. Steer the conversation towards erotica, about sex positions, foreplay techniques, your fantasies etc, so that you can forget the bad times spent at work and rather enjoy these precious moments with your partner.

2. Watch a romantic movie together: There can’t be a better option to divert your mind than to watch something romantic and arousing. A romantic movie with some sexually charged scenes can surely let you forget all office tensions and seek some sexual pleasure with your partner.

3. Enjoy an exotic dinner: You would hardly get time to help your wife in the kitchen, so on a day when job stress is bothering you much, try doing something which you might not be too good at. Cooking scrumptious dishes using best of ingredients can let you rejuvenate your senses and as you enjoy a romantic candle lit dinner, take a chance to get intimate with your lover.

4. Indulge in a soothing massage: Office tensions not only give you mental stress but also leave your body exhausted and tired. Best way to calm your mind and soul is to give each other a sensuous body massage using the best of aromatic oils. As you massage and touch each other’s body, passion will start building and as you approach towards the end, the heat will be enough to keep you going for some action in bed.

5. Share some happy moments: It’s true that office tensions should be left behind at the place of work only but at times, sharing them overtly with your partner can help you feel better and unwind your mind. So make a point to discuss everything with your partner expecting that they will stand by you to comfort you in tough times. Doing this will help you both bond strongly and at the same time, sharing your office burden with someone else, will make you feel relaxed and you can perform well in bed as well.

6. Deck up your bedroom settings: The best way to leave behind or conquer your workplace tensions is to come out of that environment. Make sure that when you reach home, there is nothing around, which remind you of your office settings. Especially when you head towards bedroom for some sexual intimacy, the atmosphere should be such that you feel in an altogether new place. This would not only help you forget the tensed moments but would push you closer to your partner.

Having said it all, it is very crucial that you show faith in your partner and share your professional problems with them (without constantly whining about them), and look for their support. If in-spite this, the office tensions continue to give you sleepless nights, do not let your spouse face the brunt of your frustration and anger; rather seek an expert’s advice to come out of it.

Six Things You Need to Know About Sex during and After Pregnancy

Here are the most significant questions asked by couples who are pregnant.

1. First and foremost, is sex for pregnant women safe?

In general, it is quite safe to have sex during normal or low risk pregnancy. For those women who are at a hazard of preterm labor or face complications like placenta previa during their pregnancy, sex should be avoided. You should check with your gynecologist when in doubt.

2.  What is the safe period for sex for pregnant women?

It is safe to have sex till the last trimester as long as your pregnancy has been ordinary. Don’t have sex if your water breaks or if you are carrying multiples.

3. What precautions should be taken by pregnant women and their partners while indulging in sexual activities during pregnancy?

• Try avoiding sex in the first trimester if the pregnant woman suffers from fatigue, sickness or vomiting. The second trimester is the best time to have sex during pregnancy as the woman has more than likely overcome the trials and tribulations of the first trimester and will enjoy sex.
•  Avoid oral or genital sex during pregnancy.
•  Avoid with lubricating creams and gels as they may irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions.
•  Try different sexual positions to make sex as comfortable as possible for the pregnant woman. This is especially significant in the latter part of the pregnancy because the woman may feel physically cumbersome and uncomfortable during this time.

4. Is there a change in libido for women after pregnancy?

A woman’s body goes through a lot of transforms during and after pregnancy and this along with other things like post partum depression, issues with her body image may cause her to have loss of sexual desire (Libido).

Loss of sleep, exhaustion and breast-feeding the baby can also cause a dip in the libido.

5. Are there any exercises or diet changes that can be made to increase libido after pregnancy?

Start exercising the moment you feel ready. Exercising frequently after childbirth will make you feel energized, assist you deal with strain and generally improve your mood and all these things will also help you regain your libido.

Improving your diet of route will help you rapid start the process.

Doing exercises to reinforce your pelvic and abdominal muscles will go a long way to increase your libido and help you enjoy sex more.

You can attempt doing the following exercises:

•  Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent. Flatten your rear against the floor by contraction your abdominal muscles and bending your pelvis up slightly. Hold for up to 10 seconds. Repeat five times and work up to 10 to 20 repetitions.
•  Do Kegel exercises, which are quite simple to do; it involves contracting and relaxing muscles of the pelvic floor. (You can try simulating perform of holding back your urine during midstream).

As far as dieting is concerned, you need a nutritious intake for yourself and your baby (when breast feeding). Try to eat entire grains, fruits and veggies (raw or steamed) and high protein foods such as lean meats, eggs or soy food. Avoid weight loss diets.

A amalgamation of exercise and a healthy diet will not only better your overall health but will also help you feel better about yourself and which in turn will definitely improve your libido.

6.  What are the safest sex positions for pregnant women?

The important fixation to realize, when trying out different positions to have sex during pregnancy is that the woman should feel comfortable with it and avoid putting weight on the uterus and the abdomen area.

Here are a couple of position you can try:

•  Spooning Sex Position:  This location puts no pressure on the abdomen; Lye down side by side (much like two spoons together) and get your partner to position behind you at various angles for penetration till he finds one that is comfortable for him.
•  On Top: Try this position by sitting on top of your partner while he is lying on his back. This position puts you in manage of the pace of the movement.

In any case, always clear all your doubts about having sex during and after pregnancy with your doctor. And remember if in hesitation or at the initial sign of discomfort, discontinue and desist from sex until you consult with your doctor and follow his /her recommendations.

6 Blunders That Men Make in Bed

Men in India are generally more aggressive and active in bed when compared to their female counterparts. When they show this aggression in bed, there are several goof-ups they can make, which their female partner may not like much. These are the mistakes that men make while performing the act of sex, or even during arousal. These mistakes can be related to their sexual performance, behavior in bed, attitude towards female partner, expectations from sex and so on. Here are a few of these faux pas:

1.    Don’t neglect foreplay: Men usually indulge in arousal acts for a little time and expect a fully aroused partner in bed. Your woman might be seeking more of it. Don’t behave as if you are just interested in intercourse. Stimulate your partner properly, so that she feels more excited and is comfortable in bed when the time comes to go all the way.

2.    Don’t leave her halfway: Men often reach their climax much faster and much before their female partner has had an orgasm. Be thoughtful of your partners needs, and try different things like oral sex to satisfy her.

3.    Don’t treat her like a porn star: It’s not bad to take hints from porn movies and sex magazines to add fun to your sex life. But if you start treating your partner like a porn star and expect her to do exactly the same stuff that you saw on screen or read about, it can make things go terribly wrong.

4.    Don’t abuse her verbally: Some men have the tendency to get verbally abusive, rude and arrogant when they do not get the desired pleasure in bed or when the woman is not participating with much interest. This is certainly not going to be good for your sex life and overall relationship. This not only lowers the respect they have for you but they can also develop a feeling of resentment towards your abusive behavior, which definitely shows up during intimacy.

5.   Don’t go wild: Some men love trying out wild and bold moves in bed, thinking that these will give more pleasure to them and their partner. But when they turn into a wild animal and can’t control their wild gestures, the passion can get killed and it becomes a big bedroom blunder.

6.   Don’t be over demanding: Men are more experimental and daring when it comes to performing sex, and they often expect their female partner to act in the same way and fully participate in whatever “new” he wants to do in bed. But being over demanding can sometimes negate the sexual pleasure for her, and can make her to withdraw within herself, and she may become reluctant to become intimate with you.

It’s good to experiment in bed but be mindful of your partner’s needs and feelings. Talking beforehand about the different things you want to try in bed, to make sure that your partner is comfortable with them, is always a good idea. Be gentle and understanding, it will go a long way in helping you spice up your sex life and save you from making mistakes that can throw a spanner in your works.