We all know stretching comes with a host of benefits, including pain relief, better posture and reduced risk of injury. She noted stretching relieves muscle tension and stress, which can boost your libido and sexual satisfaction.
Increased range of motion can also give you the freedom to explore different sexual positions. Stretching also fosters relaxation mindfulness in intimacy, empowering you to better communicate your desires. Although all forms of stretching carry benefits, but some are particularly suited to boost your sexual experience. Continue scrolling for nine examples of everyday stretches that will do wonders for your sex life.
She noted that this move also reduces tightness in the groin area. For the pigeon pose or pigeon stretch, you get in a low lunge position with one knee bent in front of you while extending the other leg straight back. Lower your body so that your front bent leg is flat on the floor with your foot toward the opposite hip. A simple seated forward fold can also be beneficial to your sex life.
Just sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and toes flexed, then inhale and reach forward, hinging at the hips. Try to touch your feet and hold the position.
Another good stretch for hip mobility is the butterfly stretch, which involves sitting on the floor with the soles of your feet touching and your knees out wide to your sides. Sit tall, then lean forward and hold for 30 seconds. To do a cat-cow, get on your hands and knees with your wrists below your shoulders and knees below your hips. Breathe in and arch your back while lifting your head to face the ceiling the cow.
