6 Ways To Better Sex

Are you looking for a surefire way to better sex? There are so many factors that can impact your libido, so finding an answer may take some patience. However, help is available if you seek it.

1. Live healthfully

Eat a balanced and varied diet, get plenty of rest, and exercise regularly.
Because sexuality is a component of good health, a healthy body can lead to a better sex life, so taking good care of your body is the first step. In fact, regular exercise may be one of the most important keys to healthy sexual function. Research suggests that people who exercise regularly have increased blood flow throughout their bodies, including to the genital area, which may help improve sex drive.

2. Turn off the tube

And turn on your partner! Take an active role in your evening entertainment by skipping a night of television to make time for physical intimacy. TV viewing could be getting in the way of your love life in more ways than one: research suggests that it is associated with increased prevalence of erectile dysfunction.

3. Skip the music and candlelight

If it's romance you're after, try watching a heart-pumping action adventure flick, laughing your head off at a comedy club, or even doing some aerobic exercise. Research has shown that anything that arouses, rather than suppresses, the nervous system—that is, anything that hikes your heart rate and works your cardiovascular system—can significantly enhance sexual response.

4. Focus on amorous olfactory

Need help relaxing? Try lavender-scented oils, sachets, and lotions to help you or your partner unwind and get in the mood. Studies suggest that the smell of lavender may increase feelings of relaxation and reduce mental stress in some people. However, certain scents inspire different reactions in different people, so experiment until you find the one that works for you.

5. Open up

Be sure to keep communication lines open. Sharing your thoughts and ideas will help you and your partner understand and respect each other's likes, dislikes, moods, and desires. It also will help provide an atmosphere conducive to problem solving.

6. Watch your alcohol intake

One drink may loosen you up and get you in the mood for love, but too much alcohol in your bloodstream may hinder your sexual performance and response. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, which slows down nerve impulses, hinders your coordination, and makes it difficult to get or maintain an erection or to maintain sufficient vaginal lubrication for sexual activity.