Yoga teacher reveals 12 surprising poses that will transform your sex life
We all experience peaks and troughs when it comes to our sex lives. You'll have periods where you and your partner can't keep your hands off each other. Then, at other times, there's less connection in the bedroom, whether that's because your feeling burnt out, or maybe because you're feeling less confident in your own skin.
Whatever the reason, it's only natural. But if you're missing physical intimacy, there's a surprising solution that can give your libido a boost: yoga.
Below, OhMy!Gasm and Gemma Nice, yoga teacher and award-winning sex and relationship expert, reveal the 12 yoga poses you should include in your daily routine to enjoy better sex.
With these poses promoting relaxation, increasing blood flow and strengthening key muscle groups, they'll make you feel amazing and can help get your sex life back on track.
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Why does yoga help sex and intimacy?
Gemma explains that “Modern life keeps many of us in a state of stress, raising cortisol levels and reducing libido. Practicing yoga helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system—your 'rest and digest' mode—allowing you to stay calm and present. Certain poses, such as Child’s Pose, help lower stress by positioning the head below the heart, making it easier for the body to relax.”
“Also, yoga improves pelvic flexibility and strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, which directly contributes to stronger orgasms. Increased movement and blood circulation to the genital area also heighten nerve sensitivity, intensifying sensations and pleasure.”
“Regular yoga practice enhances stamina and endurance, making it easier to engage in longer and more fulfilling intimate experiences. Breathwork, a core component of yoga, trains the body to stay present and can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. Techniques like edging, where one brings themselves close to orgasm and then backs off before climax, can be enhanced through mindful breathing.
“When the body is in a high-stress state, blood flow moves away from the genitals and towards vital organs. Yoga counteracts this, increasing circulation to the reproductive organs and boosting arousal naturally.”
The best yoga poses for a better sex life
Cat-Cow Pose
- How to Do It: Start on all fours with wrists under shoulders and knees under hips. Inhale, arch your back, lift your tailbone, and look up (Cow Pose). Exhale, round your spine, tuck your chin, and draw your belly in (Cat Pose). Repeat.
- How It Improves Sex: Improves spinal flexibility and mobility, helping with better movement and endurance.
Bridge Pose
- How to Do It: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Press through your heels, lift your hips, and engage your glutes. Hold for a few breaths.
- How It Improves Sex: Strengthens the pelvic floor, improves G-spot penetration, and enhances orgasm control.
Happy Baby Pose
- How to Do It: Lie on your back, bend your knees, and grab the outsides of your feet. Gently pull your knees toward your armpits while keeping your back on the floor.
- How It Improves Sex: Strengthens the lower back and glutes. It can also be a deep penetration position in missionary.
Pigeon Pose
- How to Do It: Start in a downward dog position, bring one knee forward and place it behind your hands while extending the other leg straight back. Keep hips square and lean forward.
- How It Improves Sex: Increases pelvic flexibility, allowing for greater movement and deeper penetration.
Child’s Pose
- How to Do It: Kneel on the floor, bring your big toes together, and sit back on your heels. Extend your arms forward and rest your forehead on the mat.
- How It Improves Sex: Calms the mind, reduces stress, and helps with relaxation into anal play.
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Fold
- How to Do It: Stand with legs wide apart, hinge at the hips, and fold forward, placing hands on the ground or holding your ankles.
- How It Improves Sex: A great position for receiving anal, oral, or pegging due to increased flexibility.
Butterfly Pose
- How to Do It: Sit on the floor, bring the soles of your feet together, and let your knees fall open. Keep your back straight and gently press your knees toward the ground.
- How It Improves Sex: It enhances hip flexibility, making oral sex more comfortable.
Standing Forward Fold
- How to Do It: Stand with feet hip-width apart and fold forward, letting your arms dangle or grabbing the back of your legs.
- How It Improves Sex: Great for BDSM play, including spanking.
Upward Facing Dog
- How to Do It: Lie on your stomach, place your hands under your shoulders, and press up, lifting your chest while keeping your legs on the ground.
- How It Improves Sex: A great pose for receiving penetration or oral from behind.
Downward Facing Dog
- How to Do It: Start on all fours, tuck your toes, lift your hips, and straighten your legs to form an inverted V shape.
- How It Improves Sex: Allows for deeper penetration and enhances overall flexibility.
Puppy Pose
- How to Do It: Start on all fours and extend your arms forward while lowering your chest toward the ground, keeping hips high.
- How It Improves Sex: It stretches the back and enhances positioning for manual stimulation.
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
- How to Do It: Lie flat on your back with arms relaxed by your sides. Keep your legs either closed or slightly apart.
- How It Improves Sex: Encourages full-body relaxation, allowing for deeper intimacy with a partner.
“Yoga’s ability to reduce stress, improve circulation, and strengthen the body makes it a game-changer for those looking to enhance their sex life. Whether you’re looking for better endurance, deeper connections, or more intense orgasms, incorporating yoga into your routine can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling intimate experience,” Gemma adds.
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