Improved Sexual Function through Yoga: Discover the Beneficial Effects
Getting down to the nitty-gritty, let's dive into the low-down on whether yoga really makes a difference in bed, shall we?
From stress relief to blood sugar control, yoga's ancient practices are proving to be quite the modern marvel in today's world. But can it get you hot and steamy between the sheets? Let's take a roll and find out!
The Dirty Deets: Yoga Ain't Just for Namaste-ing Anymore
Research is uncovering yoga's myriad health benefits, from treating depression, anxiety, and diabetes, to lowering inflammation and boosting brain health. But does it deliver the goods in the bedroom too? Let's give it a shot.
Yoga's a Game Changer for Women's Pleasure
One study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that a 12-week yoga regimen significantly improved sexual function for women over 45. The ladies reported improvements in desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, with as many as 75% experiencing an enhancement in their sex lives!
Dudes Ain't Left Out Either
Another study led by Dr. Vikas Dhikav, neurologist at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, India, found that a similar 12-week yoga program boosted sexual satisfaction for men too. Improvements were seen across the board, from desire and intercourse satisfaction, to performance, confidence, partner synchronization, and more!
Hittin' the Pause Button with Yoga
But how does yoga actually kickstart our sex lives? A review of the literature led by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) gives us some insights.
Yoga regulates attention and breathing, reduces stress, and relaxes the body, all of which are linked to improvements in sexual response. It turns out that female yogis are less likely to objectify their bodies, leading to increased sexual responsibility, assertiveness, and desires.
The Magic of Moola Bandha
While stories of spiritual energy unleashed and no- ejaculation orgasms may lack scientific backing, the idea of Moola Bandha might resonate with the more skeptical among us.
Moola Bandha is a pelvic region contraction that boosts parasympathetic activity in the body, directly affecting the gonads and perineal body/cervix. Some research suggests it relieves period pain, childbirth pain, and sexual difficulties in women, as well as treating premature ejaculation in men.
Peace, Love, and Yoga
While the allure of "yogasm" may be too good to resist, it's important to remember that empirical evidence supporting yoga's sexual benefits is scarce. However, large discrepancies exist between empirical and anecdotal evidence, with the latter dominating the internet.
Most studies have small sample sizes, like a few dozen participants, without control groups. But recent studies focusing on women with conditions like metabolic syndrome have yielded stronger evidence.
For example, a randomized controlled trial found "significant improvement" in arousal and lubrication for women with metabolic syndrome who practiced yoga, while such improvements were not seen in the control group.
So, while the proof may not be 100% convincing yet, there's plenty of reason to believe that yoga could make your love life, well, more loveable. Give it a go and see what floats your boat!
- Yoga's benefits extend beyond spirituality, with health-and-wellness researchers exploring its impact on sexual health.
- A study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that a 12-week yoga regimen significantly improved sexual function for women over 45, boosting desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and reducing pain.
- Similarly, men have reported increased sexual satisfaction after a 12-week yoga program, with improvements in desire, intercourse satisfaction, performance, confidence, and partner synchronization.
- Yoga's stress-reducing benefits can lead to improved sexual response, as it regulates attention, breathing, and relaxes the body.
- Moola Bandha, a pelvic region contraction in yoga, may indirectly affect sexual health by boosting parasympathetic activity and relieving period pain, childbirth pain, and sexual difficulties in women.
- Although empirical evidence supporting yoga's sexual benefits is limited, recent studies focusing on specific conditions like metabolic syndrome have shown significant improvements in arousal and lubrication for women practicing yoga.
