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Sexual Health Concerns and Statistics

According to recent studies, over 90% of adult women report having concerns about their sexual health. Our sexuality is a major part of our life and can greatly affect our overall physical, mental and emotional health. Unfortunately sexual wellness is an aspect of our health that is largely ignored and avoided, and, as such, very much misunderstood. This is mainly because it can be uncomfortable to discuss, even with a health professional.

Sex is a natural part of life. Aside from being the very process of our procreation, sex is an instinctual activity that most adults enjoy on a regular basis. And sex is good for your health – with or without a partner. In addition to raising hormone levels (retaining your youth), sex can also boost metabolism, brain function, heart health and immunity. However, due to diet, lack of physical activity, stress, anxiety, prescribed medications, tiredness and a slew of other inhibitors, many women suffer from various sexual health issues.

Does Your Diet Affect Your Sex Life?

Our diet affects everything; our energy level, body composition, strength, endurance, stamina, mental cognition, body odor, mood, sex drive, sleeping habits and overall vitality. The health and wellbeing of every living creature on earth significantly depends on their diet and the quality of all they consume. When you eat junk and processed foods, your body produces more fat, lowers your energy and even reduces your brain power. If your diet is consistently of low quality; long-term health issues and chronic illnesses can occur, affecting every aspect of your life.

Several medical journals state the number one cause of impotence is clogged arteries, which makes perfect sense as proper blood flow is needed for maintaining an erection. The same goes for a woman in being able to experience orgasm, as the vagina and clitoris are more sensitive when they become engorged with blood. Good circulation is essential for an enjoyable sex life, as well as a healthy heart. Couples that indulge in fast-food cheeseburgers and greasy fries on a regular basis may not have as enjoyable sex life and some who eat healthier.

The Profound Power & Pleasure of Female Orgasm

Fueled by pure primal instinct, our sex drive is a compelling physiological desire for copulation. Unlike most female mammals, women can enjoy immense pleasure from sexual activity. Of course a partner is not necessarily needed to achieve sexual satisfaction and orgasm, however it is always more fun to share erotic experiences with someone you care deeply for. Whether you enjoy solo play in stimulating yourself, or you have assistance from an adoring lover, orgasm can be profoundly powerful and extremely gratifying to a woman.

Female orgasm is a completely natural function and inherent desire – nothing to be ashamed of or even shy about. Women should talk more about it and teach healthy sexuality to pubescent girls, so they can freely explore their developing bodies without guilt or embarrassment. Men should also be more educated about female orgasm so they can share and help facilitate this truly incredible experience with their partner. As all bodies and personal preferences are unique, it is important for a woman to show her lover what feels good to her, and how best to produce mind-blowing orgasms.

Experience Rapture Through Sexual Meditation

Have you ever experienced “rapture” during an intense sexual session? At times during our lovemaking adventures we can certainly feel ecstatic joy and a sensation of being transported into a timeless realm of blissful pleasure. Of course every sexual encounter is not always an extraordinary cosmic journey. However when attentively focused (even during a 5-minute quickie), you can still experience an amazing feeling of being raptured out of this world!

The key is to be fully present in the moment. That is a term I’ve used often, so let’s explore what that really means. To be present is to have complete focus and give your full attention to whatever you are doing in that exact moment. Let go of any thoughts, concerns, judgments, or any distracting mind chatter. Just allow yourself to simply feel and experience the intensely wonderful physical sensations – without thinking about what to do next.

Touch, Play, Explore and Discover the Pleasures of Self Love

So May has been declared National Masturbation Month. Although the movement is gaining awareness and media attention, it most likely will not be officially recognized, or show up on your yearly Hallmark calendars anytime soon.

The proposed observance and hype was created by a San Francisco based sex toy store, which stemmed from a controversial statement about masturbation from former U.S. Surgeon General, Joycelyn Elders which led to her forced resignation. As a liberal advocate for sex education, she thoughtfully stated, “With regard to masturbation, I think it is something that is a part of human sexuality and something that should perhaps be taught.” That didn’t go over well with disapproving conservatives.

Natural and Effective Aphrodisiacs

Forget the Spanish Fly, Rhinoceros horn or other rumored aphrodisiacs, the most natural libido enhancers are easily accessible and good for your overall health. For thousands of years, humans have been experimenting with various foods and herbs to improve health conditions and support sexual wellness.

The Romans placed oysters high on their list of prized aphrodisiacs. Even Casanova, as the legend goes, ate dozens of raw oysters for breakfast. Not only do they resemble a vagina in look and feel, oysters are high in zinc, which is necessary for sperm production. Raw oysters contain dopamine, and are also high in nutrients that increase testosterone levels.

The True Fountain of Youth ~ Sex is Good for Your Health!

Did you know that sex can make you look younger and more attractive? Sex helps boost the production of the human growth hormone, which improves muscle tone and takes years off the way you look and feel. Women’s estrogen levels naturally decline with age eventually reaching the stage of menopause. When a woman has sex, she produces more estrogen, which helps keep her hair shiny, smooth, thick and healthy looking. Sex also increases the production of collagen, which promotes supple youthful skin evading age spots and sagging. Sex is truly the real fountain of youth!

There are many health benefits to having sex, as it is the most natural and enjoyable physical activity you can do. On average, sex burns about 5-10 calories per minute. As part of your morning routine, enjoy a half-hour of sex and burn hundreds of calories before even getting out of bed! A good sex life will not only help you feel and look younger — it will also help you live longer.

Staying Juicy! Maintaining a Youthful Yoni

Women tend to spend a lot of time and money on skincare. We want our skin to look youthful, supple and smooth. The key to younger healthy looking skin is sufficient moisture. In humid tropical climates, our skin naturally looks and feels healthier, and the women of the tropics generally look much younger than those who live in dryer climates. That is why it is so important for us to stay hydrated and keep our skin properly moisturized.

Most women purchase expensive anti-aging skin products to moisturize their face and body, but what about moisturizing their vaginas? Yes, I did say vagina.

Exploring the Art of Tantra – (Part 2) Learning How to Extend Your Pleasure

Some people, especially in the Western region, view sex as a source of recreation rather than a means of transformation. They tend to focus more on the end goal – the destination, rather than the journey. In Tantra, every intimate moment is an opportunity to experience optimum pleasure and connect with your partner more fully. Last week’s article, Exploring the Art of Tantra – Taking Your Lovemaking to a Deeper Level, discussed the general concept of Tantra so you may want to review it before delving further into this vast pool of possibilities and potential pleasure beyond human comprehension.

Exploring the Art of Tantra – Taking Your Lovemaking to a Deeper Level

For centuries, various forms of Tantra have been practiced in many eastern cultures as a means to reach enlightenment. Tantra is an ancient yoga that is perhaps best known in the West for its celebratory inclusion of sexual energy as central to the practice. This powerful meditation can be experienced solo or with a partner. It involves being consciously aware of all your heightened senses, especially through breath and movement. Tantra is about sensing sexual/creative/life force energy; building it and moving it throughout the body for healing and pleasure.

The word Tantra means “to manifest, to expand, and to weave.” In this context, sex is thought to expand consciousness and to weave together the polarities of male (represented by the Hindu god, Shiva), and female (embodied by the Hindu goddess, Shakti), into a harmonious whole. It is intended to achieve a state where opposites cease to exist, where yin and yang are in perfect balance and duality is eclipsed.