Nutrition and diet are an important part of a woman's general health.
These factors also affect her sexual health as well. As women age,
hormone levels decrease, and with hormone levels so goes the libido.
Women can undergo hormone replacement therapy, to replace depleted
hormones, but there are alternatives. Monitoring your diet will help you
maintain a vital healthy sex life.
For the best sexual health in
women, you should eat foods that are high in magnesium, potassium,
Vitamin E, zinc, niacin, and amino acids. Foods that are high in fat can
damage a woman's sexual well being by blocking arteries and decreasing
blood flow to erogenous zones. Consuming larger amounts of fruits and
vegetables lowers cholesterol and increases blood flow. Blood flow
equals sexual stimulation. A healthy heart means sexual stamina so
eating healthy fibers and starches also contributes to sexual health.
Vitamins supplements and multivitamins increase energy levels and boost
circulation giving you an overall sexual health boost.
Decreasing
stress levels and adequate sleep are always factors in the bedroom. A
woman's ability to maintain sexual interest and have regular orgasms
hinges on her ability to reduce stress, relax, and be stimulated.
Stimulating ones sense of smell and touch through massage oils and
lubricants can play an important role in relaxation and overall sexual
health. The following methods can be used to help reduce stress: yoga,
meditations, or simply a hot bath and a good book.
Nutrition and
exercise are an integral part of a man's sexual health as well. Many
factors can contribute to changes in sexual health: including
medications, illness, fatigue, and/or diseases. Cardiac complications
can be caused by a diet that is high in fat. Adding fish and foods that
are high in protein can rejuvenate a man's sexual health, along with
foods containing high amounts of zinc. Fish, shellfish, and oysters all
stimulate the health of the prostate.
Vitamin E and Niacin are
both vitamins that are directly linked to sexual health. Vitamin E is
called the "sex vitamin" because it is said to lead to stronger
erections. Niacin constructs the sex and adrenal hormones. This vitamin
imitates the natural flush one gets from sexual excitement and arousal.
Niacin dilates the blood vessels and allows for more blood flow. Once
again, for men as for women, blood flow equals sexual stimulation.
Exercise
is good for your body. Sex is good for your body. Exercise leads to
heightened sexual experiences because the heart is pumping, blood is
flowing and energy is available. When you work out, your body releases a
great amount of stress. When you reach orgasm during intercourse, more
stress is released. Basically, your physical and sexual health benefit
from your healthy lifestyle.
