5 Yoga Poses That Make Sex Better
Yoga is widely known for benefits such as increased flexibility, strength, and range of motion, but did you know that it can also increase your satisfaction in the bedroom? Yoga and sex are both highly physical activities that require a certain amount of energy, stamina, and concentration. Regular yoga practice can make certain sex positions easier and more enjoyable, as well as strengthen mindfulness which helps to increase physical awareness and pleasure. By cultivating your yoga practice, you can prepare your body and mind for more fulfilling sexual experiences. Here are 5 yoga poses that can make sex better:
“Regular yoga practice can make certain sex positions easier and more enjoyable…”
1. Bound Angle Pose
Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana), also known as Butterfly Pose, increases blood flow to the pelvic region, which can enhance arousal, sensitivity, and orgasm. By increasing flexibility in the hips, this pose also helps to make certain sex positions more comfortable and accessible, making it easier to spice things up with your partner and try out new things.
2. Bridge Pose
Bridge Pose (Setubandha Sarvangasana) strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, which are key for sexual function and pleasure. A strong pelvic floor can lead to improved control and heightened sensations during intimate moments. It also opens the chest and hips, increasing flexibility and allowing for a wider range of motion during sex. Lastly, Bridge pose strengthens the legs and glutes, which are important muscles to keep strengthened in order to achieve and sustain many sex positions.
3. Half Pigeon Pose
Half Pigeon Pose (Ardha Kapotasana), is another amazing yoga pose for the pelvis. Half Pigeon Pose stretches and strengthens the pelvic floor muscles while also opening up the hips. It’s great for improving blood flow, sensation, and stamina, but it has even been claimed to help release difficult emotions. Feelings like anxiety and sadness can pull us out of the moment during sex, and can even add to feelings of shame or guilt that may prevent us from enjoying ourselves. Many yogis report experiencing an intense emotional release while doing this pose, as it is thought anxiety and sadness are stored in the hips. Letting go of these negative feelings can help to increase mindfulness and pleasure during intimacy.
4. Happy Baby Pose
Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana), is a deep hip and back opener that happens to double as a fun sex position. Not only does it improve blood flow and flexibility in the pelvic area but it also creates a very open body position that allows for deep eye contact and penetration during sex.
5. Energizing Breath
Pranayama (Energizing Breath) is not technically a yoga ‘pose’, but a form of yogic breathing that cultivates heat and energy in the body while also promoting mindfulness and awareness, making it great for sex. Many centuries ago it was thought to delay ejaculation, and today some studies have even found that it can prolong the duration of sex and increase pleasure for both men and women. By improving blood flow and circulation throughout the body and focusing the mind, Pranayama paves the way for more mindful awareness of pleasure.
Incorporating these yoga poses and practices into your life can be a transformative journey, not just for your physical well-being but also for your intimate relationships. By embracing the power of yoga, you’re not only enhancing your flexibility, strength, and mindfulness but also opening the door to a more satisfying and enriching sexual experience. So, roll out your yoga mat, breathe deeply, and discover the profound connection between body, mind, and pleasure that yoga can offer.
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