Upgrade your sex life with these 5 sitting exercises

Are you trying to reignite a spark in your sex life? Working out not only keeps you healthy but it also aids in improving sexual health and should not be ignored. It will ramp up the pleasure for you and your partner. Exercising makes your heart beat faster which can boost the blood flow to different parts of the body. While there are several types of exercises that can help, have you tried doing sitting exercises to improve sex life? Here are some exercises that can help.

5 best sitting exercises to improve sex life

Here are some easy and effective sitting exercises to enhance your sexual health as explained by fitness coach, Chirag Barjatya.

1. Kegels

Kegel exercises were utilised as two non-pharmacological techniques to improve women’s sexual health even after menopause. Plus, kegel exercises may increase certain aspects of sexual function, including arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction, found a 2017 study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

“Kegel exercises include pelvic floor muscle contractions and relaxations. The pelvic floor muscles, which support the pelvic organs and are essential for sexual function, are strengthened with Kegel exercises,” says the expert.

How to do:

• Clench your pelvic floor muscles as if you were attempting to stop the flow of urine.
• Hold the contraction for 5-10 seconds, then release.
• Repeat 10-15 times, 3 times per day.

2. Seated pelvic tilts

This exercise improves mobility and control of the pelvic muscles.

How to do:

• Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet hip-width apart.
• Place your hands on your hips.
• Lean your pelvis forward and slightly arch your lower back.
• Hold for 5 seconds, tilt your hips back, tuck your tailbone under and round your lower back.
• Repeat 10 times.

Also Read: Pelvic floor exercise mistakes you might be making

3. Happy baby pose

Bring some joy to your sex life with easy-to-do, simple exercise!

How to do:

• Lie on your back.
• Bend your knees into your chest and grab the outsides of your feet.
• Open your knees wider than your torso and bring them toward your armpits.
• Lift your feet gently up into your hands.
• Hold for 30-60 seconds.

4. Seated butterfly

A study published in Pain Medicine found that yoga, including the Butterfly pose can help you improve your emotional and sexual well-being.

How to do:

• Sit on the edge of a chair with your knees bent out to the sides and the soles of your feet together.
• Keeping your spine straight, lean forward slightly until you feel a stretch in your
• inner thighs and hips.
  Hold for 30 seconds.

5. Child’s pose

This is an excellent pose that not only improves your sex life, but helps you maintain your overall health.

How to do:

• Sit back on your heels while kneeling on the ground.
• Separate your knees hip-width apart and lay your torso down between your thighs.
• Spread your arms out in front of you.
• Hold for 1-3 minutes, breathing deeply.

Apart from these, incorporating a mix of cardio and strength exercises like squats, pushups, and deadlifts also provides well-rounded benefits for sexual health, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Are there any side effects of doing these sitting exercises to improve sex life?

When done correctly, these exercises generally do not have any major side effects. However, it is important to consult with your doctor before incorporating these exercises into your fitness routine.

Keep this in mind!

• Start slowly and gradually increase intensity to avoid strain or injury.
• Stay hydrated before and after exercising.
• Stop any exercise that causes sharp pain and consult a doctor if the pain persists.