Sex and Men's Health I have been told over and over by a business coach friend of mine that if I want people to be engaged in my writings, video blogs, public talks, etc., I should focus on sex. “That’s all people want to hear about.” In my experience with patients, men and women often both have questions about how to improve this aspect of their relationships and lives, although women are often more adept at discussing this topic. So I figure if we are going to broach the subject here, the month of June and Father’s Day provide a good time to address sex and men’s health. Men of all ages are generally searching for ways to improve their performance and stamina in the bedroom. A few years back I had one patient reach out to me looking for a few recommendations. Knowing that this individual’s dietary and behavioral practices could use a major overhaul I said to him, “Number one and number two are stop drinking alcohol daily and stop smoking.” Without missing a beat he said, “What’s number three?” It is funny to think back and in retrospect if I could have stopped laughing long enough to collect my thoughts I would have told him that number three was to begin exercising every day. Exercise is an incredibly important component of our overall health. Research has shown that working out daily for 30 to 60 minutes with moderate intensity can improve sexual function and testosterone levels. (J. Sex Medicine. 2013 May 1) Physical exertion where our muscles are contracting and relaxing improves blood flow throughout the entire body. Exercise for both men and women will improve blood flow into the genital area, resulting in a heightened sense of arousal and pleasure. For men this can improve the strength of their erections; and for women the elevated pleasure from the increased blood flow can result in stronger orgasms. A potential benefit even greater than the physical manifestation is the connection and intimacy that can result when couples exercise together. The desire for increased intimacy in relationships is not a trait unique to female partners. This is encouraging news. When asked, both partners generally express a desire for an increase in intimacy and sexual activity. By syncing up the desire with an increase in physical activity, it is possible to have it all. So, if you are not exercising regularly, start now and invite your partner to join you. The benefits you can see in the bedroom are in addition to the weight loss, increased energy, and improved cardiovascular health (among many others) that we see when individuals begin exercising regularly. You just can’t lose! Southern Indiana Fitness Source / November 2012 / 13
30to 60 MINUTES OF EXERCISE Can Improve Sexual Function
DR. PETER SWANZ, ND, FHANP drswanz@drswanz.com Dr. Swanz is a graduate of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where he was awarded the prestigious Daphne Blayden award for his commitment to naturopathic excellence. He is a board certified naturopathic physician with advanced training in classical homeopathy and nutrition.
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