Feeling frazzled and it’s taking its toll in the bedroom? From the menopause to the current cost of living crisis, two-thirds of Brits are more stressed now than five years ago* – and it could be having a devastating effect on our sex lives.
‘Stress is a sexual poison. It makes enjoyment and fulfilment hard to achieve,’ says sex and relationship expert Annabelle Knight from Lovehoney. ‘It can have a negative effect on your libido and your ability to orgasm.’ Which is ironic, as having an orgasm can actually work as an instant stress reliever. So, here’s our top tips for maintaining a healthy sex life, even when life is full-on…
AND BREATHE
Slowly inhaling and exhaling will help to calm your nervous system, lower your heart rate and lead to you feeling far less tense. Try this:
Lie down on your bed. Place your arms away from your sides, with palms facing upwards.
Breathe in deeply through your nose. Begin to count steadily from one to five.
Without pausing, breathe out gently through your mouth, counting to five again. Keep going for three to five minutes until you feel your body and mind has started
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
This story is from the August 01, 2022 edition of WOMAN'S OWN.
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