If you’re looking for ways to maintain or enhance sexual activity and performance, you are certainly not alone in that endeavour.
Of course, there are enhancement pills on the market but there are simpler ways to last longer and improve your sexual performance, without needing to consult a doctor or pharmacist.
What we have to remember is that the penis works in tandem with blood pressure and your circulatory system. Essentially, if your heart and circulatory system are in good health, you will see that reflected in your sexual health.
Below, we go through some ways for men to improve their sexual performance and main sexual activity.
1. Regular Exercise
The best way to improve your health and keep your circulatory system in tip-top shape is through regular exercise. During sexual experiences, your heart rate goes up and is worked hard.
Regular exercise can help your sexual performance by keeping your heart in shape and training it for periods of high activity. Try adding half an hour of regular exercise to your daily routine and reap the benefits by way of your libido.
If you’re wondering what sort of exercises to do then look no further than Check Your Chap. Weight Lifting can help with testosterone levels, the primary hormone for male sex drive.
Kegels can train your sexual muscles and improve your stamina in the sack. Yoga can also improve your stamina and flexibility. And, of course, jogging or speed walking can keep your circulatory system ticking and in a healthy fashion.
2. Foreplay Focus
You don’t need to dive head first into sex. In fact, that may be the very reason for your short sexual performance. Foreplay, acts such as kissing and oral sex, can improve the sexual experience not only for yourself, but your partner as well.
3. Miracle Fruits & Veg
There are certain fruits and vegetables that can also help increase blood flow, helping you to maintain sexual activity. Onions and garlic help keep blood circulation smooth and healthy.
Bananas are potassium-rich and aid in lowering blood pressure which in turn boosts sexual performance. Chillies and peppers, and spicy foods in general, help your blood flow by decreasing the rate of hypertension and inflammation. Are these fruits and veg a part of your diet?
4. Other helpful foods
It isn’t just the aforementioned fruit and veg that can help with your sexual performance, there are other foods that can help you with better blood circulation.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids increase blood flow and can be found in olive oil, avocados and tuna. Vitamin B improves the speed of your nervous system improving sexual experiences.
Vitamin B can be found in foods such as pork, peanuts and kidney beans. Eggs are also another great source of Vitamin B and they also help balance hormone levels, which can help with ED issues and performance-related problems.
5. The Start-Stop Technique
The Start-Stop technique is when you stop sexual activity and performance every time the climax feels close. You then slow your breathing and delay for as long as you feel comfortable. Then you get right back at it. This method is used to train the body and the mind to hold off climaxes regularly and with ease.
6. Destress
As you probably already know, stress has a massive domino effect on all aspects of your health – your libido is no different. Stress increases your heart rate and blood pressure which is extremely damaging to sexual performance.
The method to destress is often different for every individual but here are a few ideas: exercise your stress away, talk to your partner to calm yourself down, meditate and find yourself.
It is important to cut stress out before it has the chance to snowball as it can lead to bad habits such as drinking and smoking, both of which have an even worse impact on sexual performance.
7. Bad Habits
As mentioned, bad habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption can also affect sexual performance. Stimulants like alcohol and tobacco narrows blood vessels, thus increasing blood pressure, and have strong ties to impotence and erectile dysfunction issues. Replace bad habits with healthy habits and you will notice a significant boost to your sexual health.
PS: Whilst bad habits need to be cut out, there are studies to suggest that a glass of red wine now and again can improve circulation and help with sexual performance. But, just like any commodity, it must be managed in moderation and not abused.
8. Suns Out, Guns Out
Did you know that letting the sun hit your skin, wakes up your sex drive? It’s true! Sunlight halts the body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that stimulates rest and nullifies the libido. Which means more sun plus less melatonin equals an increased sexual drive.
9. Practice makes perfect
If you are struggling with maintaining your sexual performance then practice, practice, practice. Sex is the best way to practice for sex but masturbation can help improve longevity.
The plan is to make it last and be in control of the situation. These ideals and lessons will then help you last longer in bed and maintain sexual performance.
10. Seek Professional Advice
You may get to the stage where you’ve tried absolutely everything and nothing is working. You’ve come to the stage where you have to seek medical advice. You could be experiencing erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease or other diagnosable disorders that are affecting your libido. Your doctor is there to help you with any medical issues and you shouldn’t feel uncomfortable asking for some help.
11. Are you a fan of coffee?
Recent studies have revealed that caffeine has similar properties to the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra. Caffeine can dilate arteries and stimulate better and smoother blood flow to the penis.
Starting your day with a cup of coffee or another caffeine option gets your blood flowing and your system moving.
In conclusion
Problems with sexual performance for men is not only a common issue but one that is easily addressed. These tips and tricks can help you regain control over your libido and improve your overall sexual performance. What works for you?