Kama Soul

We all know that eating an apple is better than eating a donut, walking is healthier than driving, and taking the stairs is better than taking the elevator. But knowing the healthy choice isn’t the same as making it—we need motivation. A motivating factor might be that your sex life will benefit enormously from toned muscles and increased stamina. Gettingfit for sex doesn’t have to be tortuous—in fact, an all-night session with your lover counts as great exercise

1. Eating for sex

Too many carbohydrates makes for poorly sexedcouples. This doesn’t mean you have to cut outcarbohydrates—just try to monitor how many andwhat type you are eating. The more simple sugarsyou eat, such as those in white bread and cakes,the more insulin your body has to produce. Insulincauses the body to store fat, and it also increaseslevels of cortisol (the “stress hormone”). Replace simple sugars with complex carbohydrates, suchas wholewheat bread and wholegrain pasta. This simple diet change can make a difference to yourhealth, mood, and sex drive.

2.Date night

For many people, a night of romance often beginswith a special meal and a few drinks at theirfavorite restaurant. But even though you think you are setting the mood for romance, beware. Whenpeople eat out in restaurants, they often eat hundreds more calories than they would at home. Larger portion sizes, too much carbohydrate, andalcohol create lethargic, stuffed couples—not a good way to start off a sexy evening for the two of you. Cut back on the calorie overload by avoiding the bread basket and sharing a dessert with your partner. Eat and drink lightly, and youwill be hungry for sex when you make it home.

3. Drink up

We all know the benefits of a nutritious, healthy diet, but water is nature’s life-giver. The morewater you drink, the more hydrated your system will be and the better your metabolism will work. Our bodies need water to keep our digestive tract in good order; water also helps keep hunger pangs at bay. Keeping your body hydrated duringexercise is also important. If you aren’t a plain-water fan, try drinking flavored water or water with a slice of lemon. This simple, painless choice can help you stay fit and healthy, and can keep your skin looking beautiful, too.

4. Cardiovascular exercise

If you want to reap the amazing benefits of regular exercise—such as improved mood, increased cardiovascular health, and a smaller waistline—you need to get your heart rate up for 30 minutes, three to five times a week. You can get thisexercise in a number of fun ways. Walk briskly around the neighborhood, walk or bike to work a few times a week, challenge your partner or the kids to a game of volleyball or soccer, or put on a CD and dance. Committing to an exercise program isn’t easy, especially if you hate theactivity, so find something you love to do. Your sex life will benefit, and the endorphin rush will create a more relaxed, sexed-up, and happy you.

5. Sexercise

Some types of exercise are beneficial to youroverall health, some prepare you to run a marathon, and some make you look good ina swimsuit. Sexercise is exercise that gets you in tune with your sexual side. Many cities now offer dance classes such as salsa and pole-dancing. These classes increaseyour heart rate and tone your muscles. Dancing will also put you in touch with your wild, sexy side.Yoga is a great part of a sexercise routine as it improves your muscle tone and core strength.Strong muscles and stamina mean new sex positions and renewed strength in old ones.Sexercise can be anything that gets your body engaged in a sexy way, your muscles moving, andyour confidence soaring. Try to do one sexercise workout every week. Remember, a sexy body is a healthy body, so get moving.

6. Sleeping for sex

Sleep makes you feel refreshed and clear-headed. Adults need six to eight hours of sleep a night. Lack of sleep causes youto eat more and be bad-tempered—not great for yoursex life. Try to cut out watching  TV before bed. The blue lightsfrom the screen have beenshown to disturb sleep patterns. Relaxation exercises can prepare your body and mind forsleep. And an orgasm is the best sleep inducer of all.

                       ---Laura Berman PhD