It's no secret that body image plays a leading role in the way you feel about sex. It's what to do about that's always been in question.
Now it appears that scientists are uncovering this relationship and presenting solutions to help you feel better about your body and your sex life.
Dr. Patricia Koch, a sex researcher at Penn State University, recently found a strong relationship between women's body image and sexual satisfaction. Koch's 2009 research published in the Journal of Sex Research found that "the more likely a woman perceived herself as attractive, the more likely she was to report an increase in sexual response or activity." In addition to having more sex, women in the study who felt better about their bodies also reported having "more sexual desire and experiencing orgasms more easily."1
Other sex scientists suggest that one of the best ways for women to improve sexual satisfaction is by changing their body image. According to research from the University of Texas, "women who experience low sexual satisfaction may benefit from treatments that target these specific aspects of body image.2" The best place to start is by trimming extra fat off your body to reclaim your erogenous zones, like hips and thighs for women and the belly and love handles for the guys.
While eating a healthy and moderate diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is important to feeling great and looking sexy, there is no doubt that exercise is another essential component of the equation. If the promise of better sex isn't enough to get your butt in high gear at the gym, check out these tips on how to get the body you want without giving up the things you love:
* Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walking five flights of stairs three times per day, can burn an extra 100 calories per day. That's equivalent to burning almost one pound of body fat per month, which can keep you 12 pounds slimmer over the next year!
* Make a habit of parking in the furthest parking space from the grocery store or mall and walk to the door. Carrying your groceries back to the car can help you get the lean muscle definition you want.
Now it appears that scientists are uncovering this relationship and presenting solutions to help you feel better about your body and your sex life.
Dr. Patricia Koch, a sex researcher at Penn State University, recently found a strong relationship between women's body image and sexual satisfaction. Koch's 2009 research published in the Journal of Sex Research found that "the more likely a woman perceived herself as attractive, the more likely she was to report an increase in sexual response or activity." In addition to having more sex, women in the study who felt better about their bodies also reported having "more sexual desire and experiencing orgasms more easily."1
Other sex scientists suggest that one of the best ways for women to improve sexual satisfaction is by changing their body image. According to research from the University of Texas, "women who experience low sexual satisfaction may benefit from treatments that target these specific aspects of body image.2" The best place to start is by trimming extra fat off your body to reclaim your erogenous zones, like hips and thighs for women and the belly and love handles for the guys.
While eating a healthy and moderate diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is important to feeling great and looking sexy, there is no doubt that exercise is another essential component of the equation. If the promise of better sex isn't enough to get your butt in high gear at the gym, check out these tips on how to get the body you want without giving up the things you love:
* Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walking five flights of stairs three times per day, can burn an extra 100 calories per day. That's equivalent to burning almost one pound of body fat per month, which can keep you 12 pounds slimmer over the next year!
* Make a habit of parking in the furthest parking space from the grocery store or mall and walk to the door. Carrying your groceries back to the car can help you get the lean muscle definition you want.
Published by Bill Romanowski - Super Bowl Champion and Health and Fitness Expert
William Thomas "Bill" Romanowski (nicknamed "Romocop") is a former NFL player, four-time Super Bowl champion and CEO of Nutrition53. He was born in Vernon, Connecticut, on April 2, 1966. A linebacker, he gra... View profile
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