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Sex therapist reveals the exercise everyone should do to make them 'better at sex'
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A sex therapist has revealed that people can increase their satisfaction in the bedroom simply by taking part in certain forms of exercise.
For many people, the thought of bedroom gymnastics is a lot more appealing than hitting the gym - but it turns out that the two could be pretty interlinked.
If anything's going to get you into that gym kit, it's probably going to be the prospect of a better sex life.
Now, there's the obvious benefits of working out - both in and out of the sack - given that it can improve your endurance, stamina, heart health, and energy, but there's some hidden benefits people don't always consider, too.
According to Abby Neubery, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Pole Dance teacher, there are many ways that exercise can boost your bedroom prowess.
She told Vice: "I have seen in my personal life and in the lives of my clients that exercise can be a key to one’s sex life getting better and better.
"I think one of the most important parts of exercise is the ability to become aware of your body and be present in the moment - noticing which physical sensations feel good and when you need to accommodate your body to engage safely and fully."
She revealed that there's not one specific exercise that leads to a healthy sex life, but anything that makes you move your body and feel good about yourself should work to boost your energy and confidence.
Abby explained: "As a runner myself, I’ve noticed that increased cardiovascular fitness helps with endurance.
"Through yoga, I’ve found that strength and mobility can make sex more accessible, and through dance, the use of breath can help you stay present and connected to your body and not get caught in performance anxiety."
As well as building up stamina, exercise can also help a person become more in tune with their own body, which in turn can help them become more attuned to pleasurable sensations.
The therapist explained: "In my yoga and dance classes, I’ve taught people to be compassionate with themselves, if their body needs something different or if they need a break.
"Through these exercise classes, they learn appropriate boundaries, and they also learn how to talk to themselves compassionately.
"Being able to talk to yourself kindly and patiently is an important relational and communication pattern that can contribute to a great sex life with any partner you have."
Sounds like it's time for everyone to schedule in a few more exercise classes...