Five Ways to Get Your Body Ready for Sex this Summer
Diet and nutrition programs seem to be everywhere lately. I know of at least three “Biggest Loser” style contests on the Web right now, and those are just ones I’ve heard about from friends without doing a Google search.
Summer’s here, and that means less clothes. Whether or not you’re donning a swimsuit this summer, you still want to look good in shorts, capris, or even just short sleeves.
But there’s even more incentive to slim down or tone up — to get your body sex-ready. The good news? You don’t need to go on a starvation diet to do it.
Little changes make a big difference when it comes to sex and weight loss. And feeling sexy really is just a state of mind.
Here are a few suggestions to get (or stay) slim and sexy this summer.
Lose (just a few) pounds. The docs at WebMD say that the more body fat you have, the more SHBG (se hormone binding globulin) you have. This natural chemical binds to testosterone, which could lead to decreased sex in both men and women. Losing as few as ten pounds can raise testosterone levels and stimulate desire.
Eat healthier. Good news. The foods that help you lose weight also stimulate your sex drive naturally. I’m not talking about aphrodisiacs like oysters and strawberries — well, okay, the strawberries can help, especially if they’re covered in dark chocolate. But a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps regulate blood sugar and control your cholesterol. And healthy really is sexy. Add natural, slow-burning carbs like whole grains and high-protein, low fat foods and you’ll also have more energy for sex.
Get moving. Whether it’s a morning walk on the beach, an afternoon bike ride, or your favorite extreme sport, summer provides lots of opportunities for exercise. Just 20 minutes of exercise a day, 3 times a week, has libido-boosting effects, say those in the know at WebMD.
Envision yourself thin. As you envision yourself with the perfect body — and act as if you have it — you’ll find yourself doing those things naturally to give you that body. And as you act sexy, you’ll attract more sex into your life. Does this sound like the old “chicken and the egg” argument? (As in, which came first?) Thoughts come before action, so as you begin living a life filled with sexy thoughts, soon you’ll be living a life filled with sex — whatever your size. Even if you don’t feel confident, act that way. Hold your head high.
Embrace yourself as you are. I’m not talking about masturbation — although that’s a great way to get your engine primed for a close encounter. I mean that, as you “think yourself thin” every day, you are also accepting your body completely for what it is right now. Accepting your body and your sexuality — whether you are a size 2 or size 20 — makes you feel more desirable and that is how to really get heads turning as you walk by on the beach.
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Valarie on Fri, 9th Jul 2010 4:01 pm
I feel sexier now after three kids than I did before I had any. Being with my husband makes me feel sexier than ever. Not only should you tell yourself you are sexy, but make sure your man treats you like a queen and tells you also. If he truly loves you, he does so whether you are a 2 or 20! Mine does! Part of taking care of yourself is surrounding yourself with people who truly care for you too!
Greta C on Fri, 9th Jul 2010 7:49 pm
Are you seriously telling me to lose weight to “get my body ready for sex”?
Think myself thin, eh – sounds like a great way to trigger my once very active eating disorder.
This is some bunk, body-negative advice that tells me only thin people have good sex & if I’m not wishing & hoping my way there I’ll never have a “sex ready bod”.
GypsiAyes on Fri, 9th Jul 2010 8:14 pm
As someone who definitely needs to lose a few pounds this I found this to be a very motivating read. Over the past couple years I’ve put on some unwanted weight due to some meds I’m prescribed. Gaining weight definitely did a number on my sex drive and sexual stamina. The idea of gettin it on like old times might be just the kind of incentive I needed to kick up a notch and really get back into shape!
Rick on Sat, 10th Jul 2010 12:12 pm
Greta C., You are misreading this article. The author’s advice is about getting your body healthy to increase libido, and preparing a healthy mind to increase confidence. Nowhere does she support unhealthy eating habits nor does she fixate on weight. The last paragraph in this article is titled “Embrace yourself as you are”. I wonder if you even read this article.
Desiree Sweet on Sat, 10th Jul 2010 12:26 pm
Greta,
None of these tips are harmful at all… eating healthier, getting at least 20 minutes of exercise three times a week (even if it’s just a walk on the beach) and acting with confidence are healthy tips. I’m not recommending diet extremes in any sense. (Heck, I even recommended chocolate covered strawberries!)
If you’re happy with your size and your sex life, then you certainly don’t need this article. But many people — of all sizes and body shapes — are not happy with one or both. I wanted to help those people with some quick and easy tips. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard.
If you feel like one article can set you on a downward spiral to an eating disorder again, I recommend you speak with a professional. I certainly didn’t intend this article to cause harm to anyone! Have a great summer, Greta!
Gypsi, glad the article helped. That’s my goal with these tips, which I hope are a fun read for most people.
Taking my own advice, I went to the town pool in a bikini for the first time in 3 years yesterday. It felt great to have my husband ogling me!