5 foods that will turn you on

Your guide to aphrodisiacs

Can food turn you on? If you believe the legend that Casanova ate 50 raw oysters for breakfast, it would seem that aphrodisiacs do work. So here’s a guide to five of the best libido-lifting boudoir foods:

Strawberries

Did you know that the Romans associated the seductive strawberry with Venus the goddess of love?  Strawberries are particular good for your sex life because they help out the adrenal gland, which produces hormones that stimulate orgasm. Stock up on these red fruits and you’ll feel more stimulated in bed. You could pack a picnic and take strawberries, or if a picnic isn’t for you, eat some vanilla ice-cream with fresh strawberries. The calcium content in a typical bowl (200 milligrams) can also make orgasms more powerful and intense.

Celery

Celery may not be exciting, it may not be appetising, but it is great for getting you excited. If you’re throwing a party or treating your date to a homemade dinner, serve them celery sticks with a sour cream or humus dip. This is the perfect pre-date snack because celery contains androsterone, an odourless hormone, which turns guys on. In turn, men release pheromones, which makes women feel more attracted to the celery chomping man. If you don’t fancy celery and dips, you could pop some celery into a salad or make a celery soup.

Steak with a pine nut salad

If you are on a date, serve steak with a pine nut salad. Firstly most meat-eaters love steak, so even if your date is fussy they will still tuck into what you serve. Secondly, high-protein foods like steak increase alertness and assertiveness. This will mean that after the meal your date won’t feel drowsy and will feel more confident about getting what they want – you. Make sure you combine your steak with a pine nut salad though. Pine nuts, an ancient aphrodisiac, are high in zinc, which enables guys to make more sperm.

Curry

Another great dinner to pick when on a date is curry. A UK study has shown that just thinking of your favourite spicy dish is enough to increase both your heart and your blood pressure to a level similar to one reached during sexual arousal. For the guys, make sure you order a curry that uses the herb Fenugreek. According to a study, male libido increased by 28% when men ate Fenugreek. This is because the seeds are thought to increase the production of hormones, such as testosterone.

Aniseed

Aniseed has been used as an aphrodisiac for years. The Romans and Greeks both believed it to be a powerful concoction.  It is thought that just sucking on the seeds can make you feel aroused. Adding aniseed to a sauce for chicken or pasta is a great way to make use of the seeds. Aniseed is not to everyone’s taste though. If you still want to use aniseed as an aphrodisiac you can add the seeds to ice-cream or drink aniseed based cocktails. There are aniseed teas, aniseed sweets and aniseed liquors.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/5-foods-that-will-turn-you-on/

5 shocking sex facts

Sex can help you give a great speech

Before you get carried away, we are not suggesting you hop into bed with your boss or sleep with the entire audience. However, having sex can help ease those all too familiar and very dreaded pre-speech nerves. This theory was developed by the psychologist Stuart Brody, who asked 22 women and 22 men to keep sex diaries about their bedroom antics. The group of men and women then had to undertake stressful tasks, like public speaking and mental arithmetic tests. Brody found that the couples who had had penetrative sex were less stressed and their blood pressure levels returned to normal at more speed that the others. Sadly though, those who “did it” alone did not reap the calming benefits, so buddy up before your next big speech.

A couple kissing

The Victorians were filthy

It turns out that the Victorians weren’t the tight-lipped prudes we once imagined. In fact it would seem that the Brits of the nineteenth century were a rather fruity bunch. Not only was this the age that heralded the vibrator as a cure for hysteria, but it also saw a rise in kinky behaviour and tools, such as nipple piercings, pubic wigs and some rather gruesome looking sex chairs. The sauciness doesn’t end there though. Although it is still disputed, it’s thought that the term blow job also derives from this “prudish” period where people would speak about a ‘below job’ and referred to prostitutes as ‘blowsys’.

We kiss to inoculate

Researchers at the University of Leeds believe that humans kiss to inoculate. Women who catch cytomegalovirus typically cannot carry a baby to term. However, if women are exposed to the virus in small doses then they become inoculated. And how can you inoculate against the virus? Why, through swapping saliva of course. Therefore, the brain boxes at the University of Leeds have concluded that we don’t jump into bed with each other straightaway because if we did we might infect women. Therefore we kiss to protect women from catching cytomegalovirus. So pucker up and stay healthy by smooching.

Giving oral is as good as the gym

Sadly girls, giving oral will only benefit you if you’re the giver not the taker. A study has found that pleasuring a guy and swallowing can lower women’s blood pressure and reduce their risk of getting pre-eclampsia. However, if you don’t have the stomach to tackle your man’s area in this way there are other ways you can lower your blood pressure. Another study found that having regular sex with a partner you lived with could lower your diastolic blood pressure, whilst another study found a link between cuddling and reduced blood pressure. So, although you shouldn’t give up on the gym altogether, ladies, it might be worth swapping your sports kit for something a little slinkier once in a while.

Sperm is a great face cream

Although it’s not a great idea to bottle your man stuff and give it to your girl as a present, it turns out that sperm contains protein, which if applied to the face has the same anti-wrinkle benefits as moisturising creams. Apparently the white stuff can tighten skin and give you a little surgery-free facelift. Interestingly, this isn’t the only benefit sperm has to offer. It also contains zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and fructose. Plus, if you’re still not convinced that sperm is super, a recent study in Albany found that women who had sex without condoms had fewer signs of depression than women who used condoms or did not have sex at all.

https://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/5-shocking-sex-facts-090000217.html

10 surprising things that improve your sex life

Crazy things that make sex better

Lots of things can improve your sex life, but some of them can be strange, scary and very surprising. Here are 10 shocking things that can make your sex life fantastic:

Embracing your booty

You may hate your big behind, but the chances are he secretly loves it. Although a lot of women want smaller butts, research has found that men are attracted to bigger rears because they signal a woman’s fertility.

The Swiss-ball

It turns out that the most fun piece of gym equipment around can also improve your sex life. Guys, you should do Swiss-ball press-ups, whilst girls you should use the Swiss ball to do kegels and ball squeezes. This will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Celery

The time when a salad was a food for girls is gone fellers, and if you want to improve your sex life you better start chomping on the green stuff. Celery releases pheromones when you eat it that turn you on, and in turn makes you more attractive to women.

Sex bans

Denying yourself for short periods will give you a great build up and when you do finally indulge, the sex will be amazing. If you can’t manage a sex ban, instead use the no-touch rule, where you can’t touch your bed buddy, unless you use a “tool”, like a scarf or a feather. 

Hugging

Research suggests that the closer a couple feels to each other the more sex they have. Hugging increases your oxytocin levels – the hormone that makes us feel intimate with the person we’re hugging. So if you want more loving, get cuddling.

Scars

Although scars may make you think of pirates, apparently women love them. Men with mild facial scars were ranked as more attractive. For those guys who want a long-term girl though, scars are not the thing to go for. Women said men with scars were not marriage material.

Having another birthday

If you want better sex then it’s time to have another birthday as researchers have found that older people have better sex. They cite better body image, more confidence and a stronger relationship as being the key reasons older people have better sex.

Sucking toes

For many the thought of someone else’s feet makes them queasy, but to a lot of people feet are a big, big turn on. In fact, feet are the most popular fetish, so even if you don’t think you like your partner’s toes maybe it’s time you give them a little attention – you may be surprised. 

Chocolate

Not many people need an excuse to tuck into some chocolate, but if you are one of those people then remember that a few squares of dark chocolate can boost both your energy levels and your mood; in turn this will improve your sex life.

Long legs

We all know that men love long legs, but it seems women like their guys to have a giraffe-like pair of pins too. People whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered more attractive. So if you want more sex invest in some high heeled shoes.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/10-surprising-things-that-improve-your-sex-life/

7 things that make you terrible in bed

How to make your sex better
Need some tips on being better in bed? Then look no further than this lesson in love. Avoid these seven things that make you terrible in bed and you’ll soon be a sex champ:
Tear jerker movies

What do you do for date night? If you tend to ditch the action movies and the raunchy flicks for soppy, tear jerkers like The Lion King, maybe you’ve found the root to your sexual problems. Sad or violent films can turn people off because they make you stressed, anxious and less aroused. Watching something hot and erotic will do the opposite and get you in the mood. Next date night, rent movies like The Secretary or American Pie.

Your boss

Ever wondered why men have more wet dreams on the weekend? Okay, so in part it’s because of that extra long lie in, but it’s also because everyone’s stress levels tend to decrease when they are away from the office. Stress is the number one, all-time nemesis to good, passionate sex. So next time you think you’re underperforming in the boudoir consider booking some time off from the nine to five slog.

Stress can have an impact on your sex life

Skipping the gym

Swapping your lycra for your lounge pants may sound like a great plan, but skipping your date with the cross-trainer could be making you terrible in bed. If you skip regular exercise your sex drive is lower, your self-confidence may be affected, plus you miss out on that great mood enhancer you get after being active. Researchers found that men who exercise for one hour three times a week have improved sexual function, more sex and better sexual satisfaction.

Smoking

Smoking makes you stink. That much is obvious. What you might not have known though is that smoking also hinders the body’s blood flow, and therefore makes you less sensitive. For the guys who smoke, be warned, your erections won’t be as good. For the ladies, you may find it more difficult to have that blinding orgasm and you may even want sex less. Extinguish the cigarette, not your love life.

Your pet

Thought your dog was your best friend? Think again. That pooch might be the reason you can’t satisfy your guy or girl. According to Dr. Herbenick a dog can change people’s sleep cycle, which can affect their sex life. Also, having your dog or cat watching you in bed can be a big turn off. A surprisingly high number of people state that their pets regularly put them off getting intimate and ruin the mood for them and their partners.

Coffee

You may need a pick-me-up in the morning, but if you want to impress in the bedroom guys you should skip your coffee fix and opt for a less pungent energy boost. Coffee is one of the things that make your semen taste bad. Other things to avoid are: garlic, onions and red meat. However, for the girls coffee may not be such a bad thing. According to a US study coffee could help boost women’s sex drive.

Your phone

Shockingly, one third of respondents in a TeleNav study said they would give up sex for a week rather than their phones. If you’re one of these techno geeks then just take a minute to consider how your phone habits affect your love life. As soon as you get a new message through you’ll be tempted to read it. As soon as that email arrives, you won’t be able to relax. Make sure you silence your phone before it silences your night of passion.
http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/7-things-that-make-you-terrible-in-bed/

Ten ways to boost your health

When it comes to good health, there’s no big secret. Here are 10 things you can do today to improve your health.

1. Check your weight

Nearly three in 10 women and four in 10 men in England are overweight. Obesity causes 9,000 premature deaths every year and, on average, reduces life expectancy by nine years. Use ourBMI calculator to find out if you’re a healthy weight or whether you're at risk of serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you need to bring your weight down, you’ll find everything you need to know in ourlose weight and health and fitness sections or you could try our12-week weight loss guide.

2. Drink less

Most people are unaware that regularly drinking more alcohol than is advised by the NHS can lead to a wide range of long-term health problems, including cancers, strokes, and heart attacks. For example, men who regularly drink more than three to four units a day are three times more likely to have a stroke. Visit ourdrinking and alcohol section to calculate your drinking levels, read about the health risks of drinking too much, and find out where you can get help.

3. Eat less salt and fat

Excessive salt and fat in our diets is a major cause of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Too much salt in your food can cause high blood pressure and make you three times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke. Two thirds of Britons have too much saturated fat in their diets, putting them at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Get tips on cutting your fat and salt intake in lower your cholesterol and say no to salt.

4. Exercise regularly

The benefits of exercise aren't limited to losing weight. Even if you’re slim, you’ll still get health benefits from exercising. Even a small amount of regular activity can lower the risk of developing major chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, by up to 50%. Regular exercise can cut the risk of premature death by 20-30%. You’ll find plenty of fun and practical ideas to help you get moving in our health and fitnesssection.

5. Eat more fruit and veg

For a healthy and balanced diet, try to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Research shows that eating at least 400g of fruit and vegetables a day can lower your risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Whether you're cooking for a family, eating on the run, or on a tight budget, our tips and recipes can help you get your 5 A DAY.

6. Keep stress in check

In 2010/11 around 400,000 people in the UK reported work-related stress at a level they believed was making them ill. Psychological problems, including stress, are the underlying reason for one in five visits to a GP. If left unchecked, stress can lead to further health problems such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Learn to manage stress better with ourtop 10 stress busters, advice on good time management, andrelaxation tips.

7. Improve your sleep

Nearly everyone has problems sleeping at some point in their life. It's thought that a third of people in the UK have bouts of insomnia. Most healthy adults sleep for an average of seven to nine hours a night. If you’re not getting enough sleep, it can affect relationships, your performance at work, and it can delay recovery from illness. Good sleep starts with a good bedtime ritual and some simple lifestyle changes.

8. Quit smoking

The health benefits of quitting smoking are immediate. After 20 minutes, your blood pressure and pulse return to normal. After 24 hours, your lungs start to clear. After three days you can breathe more easily, and your energy increases. Keep it up and you’re adding years to your life. Research shows that people who quit smoking by the age of 30 add 10 years to their life. For help with quitting, including what your GP can do and nicotine replacement therapies, visit stop smoking.

9. Get a sexual health test 

Many people don’t notice any symptoms when they have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea. If left untreated, chlamydia can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant. You can’t tell by looking at someone whether they’ve got an infection, so it’s important to get a check-up if you’ve ever had unprotected sex. Getting tested and treated for STIs is easier than you think, and most infections can be cured. 

10. Check that lump

One in three people in England is diagnosed with cancer at some time in their life. Cancer usually affects older people, but it can occur at any age. Detecting most cancers early means that treatment is more likely to be successful. Sometimes, noticing a small change, like a lump, changes to a mole, or unexplained weight loss, can make a big difference to your health

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/healthy-living/Pages/Ten-ways-to-boost-your-health.aspx

5 foods that will turn you on

Your guide to aphrodisiacs

Can food turn you on? If you believe the legend that Casanova ate 50 raw oysters for breakfast, it would seem that aphrodisiacs do work. So here’s a guide to five of the best libido-lifting boudoir foods:

Strawberries

Did you know that the Romans associated the seductive strawberry with Venus the goddess of love?  Strawberries are particular good for your sex life because they help out the adrenal gland, which produces hormones that stimulate orgasm. Stock up on these red fruits and you’ll feel more stimulated in bed. You could pack a picnic and take strawberries, or if a picnic isn’t for you, eat some vanilla ice-cream with fresh strawberries. The calcium content in a typical bowl (200 milligrams) can also make orgasms more powerful and intense.

Celery

Celery may not be exciting, it may not be appetising, but it is great for getting you excited. If you’re throwing a party or treating your date to a homemade dinner, serve them celery sticks with a sour cream or humus dip. This is the perfect pre-date snack because celery contains androsterone, an odourless hormone, which turns guys on. In turn, men release pheromones, which makes women feel more attracted to the celery chomping man. If you don’t fancy celery and dips, you could pop some celery into a salad or make a celery soup.

Steak with a pine nut salad

If you are on a date, serve steak with a pine nut salad. Firstly most meat-eaters love steak, so even if your date is fussy they will still tuck into what you serve. Secondly, high-protein foods like steak increase alertness and assertiveness. This will mean that after the meal your date won’t feel drowsy and will feel more confident about getting what they want – you. Make sure you combine your steak with a pine nut salad though. Pine nuts, an ancient aphrodisiac, are high in zinc, which enables guys to make more sperm.

Curry

Another great dinner to pick when on a date is curry. A UK study has shown that just thinking of your favourite spicy dish is enough to increase both your heart and your blood pressure to a level similar to one reached during sexual arousal. For the guys, make sure you order a curry that uses the herb Fenugreek. According to a study, male libido increased by 28% when men ate Fenugreek. This is because the seeds are thought to increase the production of hormones, such as testosterone.

Aniseed

Aniseed has been used as an aphrodisiac for years. The Romans and Greeks both believed it to be a powerful concoction.  It is thought that just sucking on the seeds can make you feel aroused. Adding aniseed to a sauce for chicken or pasta is a great way to make use of the seeds. Aniseed is not to everyone’s taste though. If you still want to use aniseed as an aphrodisiac you can add the seeds to ice-cream or drink aniseed based cocktails. There are aniseed teas, aniseed sweets and aniseed liquors.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/5-foods-that-will-turn-you-on/

10 surprising things that improve your sex life

Crazy things that make sex better
Lots of things can improve your sex life, but some of them can be strange, scary and very surprising. Here are 10 shocking things that can make your sex life fantastic:
10 surprising things that improve your sex life
Embracing your booty

You may hate your big behind, but the chances are he secretly loves it. Although a lot of women want smaller butts, research has found that men are attracted to bigger rears because they signal a woman’s fertility.

The Swiss-ball

It turns out that the most fun piece of gym equipment around can also improve your sex life. Guys, you should do Swiss-ball press-ups, whilst girls you should use the Swiss ball to do kegels and ball squeezes. This will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Celery

The time when a salad was a food for girls is gone fellers, and if you want to improve your sex life you better start chomping on the green stuff. Celery releases pheromones when you eat it that turn you on, and in turn makes you more attractive to women.

Sex bans

Denying yourself for short periods will give you a great build up and when you do finally indulge, the sex will be amazing. If you can’t manage a sex ban, instead use the no-touch rule, where you can’t touch your bed buddy, unless you use a “tool”, like a scarf or a feather.

Hugging

Research suggests that the closer a couple feels to each other the more sex they have. Hugging increases your oxytocin levels – the hormone that makes us feel intimate with the person we’re hugging. So if you want more loving, get cuddling.

Scars

Although scars may make you think of pirates, apparently women love them. Men with mild facial scars were ranked as more attractive. For those guys who want a long-term girl though, scars are not the thing to go for. Women said men with scars were not marriage material.

Having another birthday

If you want better sex then it’s time to have another birthday as researchers have found that older people have better sex. They cite better body image, more confidence and a stronger relationship as being the key reasons older people have better sex.

Sucking toes

For many the thought of someone else’s feet makes them queasy, but to a lot of people feet are a big, big turn on. In fact, feet are the most popular fetish, so even if you don’t think you like your partner’s toes maybe it’s time you give them a little attention – you may be surprised.

Chocolate

Not many people need an excuse to tuck into some chocolate, but if you are one of those people then remember that a few squares of dark chocolate can boost both your energy levels and your mood; in turn this will improve your sex life.

Long legs

We all know that men love long legs, but it seems women like their guys to have a giraffe-like pair of pins too. People whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered more attractive. So if you want more sex invest in some high heeled shoes.
http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/10-surprising-things-that-improve-your-sex-life/

7 things that make you terrible in bed

How to make your sex better

Need some tips on being better in bed? Then look no further than this lesson in love. Avoid these seven things that make you terrible in bed and you’ll soon be a sex champ:

Tear jerker movies

What do you do for date night? If you tend to ditch the action movies and the raunchy flicks for soppy, tear jerkers like The Lion King, maybe you’ve found the root to your sexual problems. Sad or violent films can turn people off because they make you stressed, anxious and less aroused. Watching something hot and erotic will do the opposite and get you in the mood. Next date night, rent movies like The Secretary or American Pie.

Your boss

Ever wondered why men have more wet dreams on the weekend? Okay, so in part it’s because of that extra long lie in, but it’s also because everyone’s stress levels tend to decrease when they are away from the office. Stress is the number one, all-time nemesis to good, passionate sex. So next time you think you’re underperforming in the boudoir consider booking some time off from the nine to five slog.

Skipping the gym

Swapping your lycra for your lounge pants may sound like a great plan, but skipping your date with the cross-trainer could be making you terrible in bed. If you skip regular exercise your sex drive is lower, your self-confidence may be affected, plus you miss out on that great mood enhancer you get after being active. Researchers found that men who exercise for one hour three times a week have improved sexual function, more sex and better sexual satisfaction. 

Smoking

Smoking makes you stink. That much is obvious. What you might not have known though is that smoking also hinders the body’s blood flow, and therefore makes you less sensitive. For the guys who smoke, be warned, your erections won’t be as good. For the ladies, you may find it more difficult to have that blinding orgasm and you may even want sex less. Extinguish the cigarette, not your love life.

Your pet

Thought your dog was your best friend? Think again. That pooch might be the reason you can’t satisfy your guy or girl. According to Dr. Herbenick a dog can change people’s sleep cycle, which can affect their sex life. Also, having your dog or cat watching you in bed can be a big turn off. A surprisingly high number of people state that their pets regularly put them off getting intimate and ruin the mood for them and their partners.

Coffee

You may need a pick-me-up in the morning, but if you want to impress in the bedroom guys you should skip your coffee fix and opt for a less pungent energy boost. Coffee is one of the things that make your semen taste bad. Other things to avoid are: garlic, onions and red meat. However, for the girls coffee may not be such a bad thing. According to a US study coffee could help boost women’s sex drive.  

Your phone

Shockingly, one third of respondents in a TeleNav study said they would give up sex for a week rather than their phones. If you’re one of these techno geeks then just take a minute to consider how your phone habits affect your love life. As soon as you get a new message through you’ll be tempted to read it. As soon as that email arrives, you won’t be able to relax. Make sure you silence your phone before it silences your night of passion.

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/7-things-that-make-you-terrible-in-bed/

Depression and Loss of Sex Drive: The Inbound Relation!

Depression and loss of sex drive do go hand in hand. This is because depression can interfere with special brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. When the balance of these neurotransmitters are upset in any way, they do tend to become unbalanced and this is what causes a loss of sex drive.

Does taking anti-depressants for depression cause sexual problems?

Despite the fact that anti-depressants are very good when it comes to boosting mood and a sense of self worth. There are some forms of anti-depressants out there that can actually cause sexual issues. These type of anti-depressants are known as being SSRIs and they happen to have side effects that no one does want. These SSRIs are something that can result in sexual problems.

What are some sexual problems that are associated with anti-depressants?

Some of the sexual problems that are associated with anti-depressants do include the following. They are the inability to start, initiate, or even enjoy sexual contact. A marked decrease in desire to have any sex. An inability to keep and maintain an orgasm. Also, it can cause erectile dysfunction in men, which is more popularly known as being ED in the media.

How are sexual problems treated with depression?

Those who have sexual problems and depression are treated with the best treatment plan possible. Some of these problems are addressed by using newer anti-depressant medications that aren't know for dampening the libido or may even prescribe a patient this newer anti-depressant drug to take along with another form of prescribed medication. Sex problems that are in connection with depression are treated with the method that the doctor does think will help solve the issue the most from the start.

Is sex an anti-depressant or what is it?

The relationship between sex and depression is indeed a very complex one. Because on one hand, depression can steal your sex drive, and it can also take away your motivation among other things. It can also reduce any desire that you once did have to be attractive, as well. Sex, on the other hand, can boost your mood up and shield you from feeling anything negative about yourself that may be associated with depression trying to sneak in on you. Therefore, it only makes sense with the study on semen, and this study does indicate that being exposed to semen can actually help one to fight depression. This is because semen does have mood boosting hormones and other chemical compounds that are good for people to experience.

Can depression medication lower your sex drive at all?

Having chronic depression can affect any part of your life and this does include your sex life. Depression can most certainly curb your sex drive. The very same can be said about some medicines that can curb libido in the very same way. Therefore, one must remember that despite all this, sex is the one thing that can truly boost your mood up instead of down. So, with this said, don't stop having sex simply because you don't feel like it. You should still try to maintain a want for sex because it is very important to the foundation of one's relationships with significant others or partner. Don't stop your depression treatment at all. However, don't let go of the sex part of your life, as it is the very thing you do need to make your life happy and content with someone you do love.

Is a low sex drive a sign of depression for sure?

Low sex drive can be a sign of many things in general. However, it is very possible, that it could be a sign of underlying depression that a person is not aware that they do have. Depression is not something that does show itself right away. It can gradually sneak up on an individual in some instances. So, with this said, it is indeed a distinct possibility that it could indicate depression. However, it may also be a symptom of something else, as low sex drive can have lots of causes other than just depression.

Summary:

There is a connection between depression and loss of sex drive unfortunately. However, this connection doesn't have to be a bad thing, and it can be treated successfully, which does bring lots of promise to those who have been diagnosed with some form of depression. Sex drive is lost whenever depression is around, but the good thing is this, when the depression is treated with the right medication or course of treatment that does work. The desire for sex will return in time.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Depression-and-Loss-of-Sex-Drive:-The-Inbound-Relation!&id=8666420

5 shocking sex facts

Sex can help you give a great speech

Before you get carried away, we are not suggesting you hop into bed with your boss or sleep with the entire audience. However, having sex can help ease those all too familiar and very dreaded pre-speech nerves. This theory was developed by the psychologist Stuart Brody, who asked 22 women and 22 men to keep sex diaries about their bedroom antics. The group of men and women then had to undertake stressful tasks, like public speaking and mental arithmetic tests. Brody found that the couples who had had penetrative sex were less stressed and their blood pressure levels returned to normal at more speed that the others. Sadly though, those who “did it” alone did not reap the calming benefits, so buddy up before your next big speech.

A couple kissing

The Victorians were filthy

It turns out that the Victorians weren’t the tight-lipped prudes we once imagined. In fact it would seem that the Brits of the nineteenth century were a rather fruity bunch. Not only was this the age that heralded the vibrator as a cure for hysteria, but it also saw a rise in kinky behaviour and tools, such as nipple piercings, pubic wigs and some rather gruesome looking sex chairs. The sauciness doesn’t end there though. Although it is still disputed, it’s thought that the term blow job also derives from this “prudish” period where people would speak about a ‘below job’ and referred to prostitutes as ‘blowsys’.

We kiss to inoculate

Researchers at the University of Leeds believe that humans kiss to inoculate. Women who catch cytomegalovirus typically cannot carry a baby to term. However, if women are exposed to the virus in small doses then they become inoculated. And how can you inoculate against the virus? Why, through swapping saliva of course. Therefore, the brain boxes at the University of Leeds have concluded that we don’t jump into bed with each other straightaway because if we did we might infect women. Therefore we kiss to protect women from catching cytomegalovirus. So pucker up and stay healthy by smooching.

Giving oral is as good as the gym

Sadly girls, giving oral will only benefit you if you’re the giver not the taker. A study has found that pleasuring a guy and swallowing can lower women’s blood pressure and reduce their risk of getting pre-eclampsia. However, if you don’t have the stomach to tackle your man’s area in this way there are other ways you can lower your blood pressure. Another study found that having regular sex with a partner you lived with could lower your diastolic blood pressure, whilst another study found a link between cuddling and reduced blood pressure. So, although you shouldn’t give up on the gym altogether, ladies, it might be worth swapping your sports kit for something a little slinkier once in a while.

Sperm is a great face cream

Although it’s not a great idea to bottle your man stuff and give it to your girl as a present, it turns out that sperm contains protein, which if applied to the face has the same anti-wrinkle benefits as moisturising creams. Apparently the white stuff can tighten skin and give you a little surgery-free facelift. Interestingly, this isn’t the only benefit sperm has to offer. It also contains zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and fructose. Plus, if you’re still not convinced that sperm is super, a recent study in Albany found that women who had sex without condoms had fewer signs of depression than women who used condoms or did not have sex at all.

https://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/5-shocking-sex-facts-090000217.html

10 surprising things that improve your sex life

Crazy things that make sex better

Lots of things can improve your sex life, but some of them can be strange, scary and very surprising. Here are 10 shocking things that can make your sex life fantastic:

Embracing your booty

You may hate your big behind, but the chances are he secretly loves it. Although a lot of women want smaller butts, research has found that men are attracted to bigger rears because they signal a woman’s fertility.

The Swiss-ball

It turns out that the most fun piece of gym equipment around can also improve your sex life. Guys, you should do Swiss-ball press-ups, whilst girls you should use the Swiss ball to do kegels and ball squeezes. This will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Celery

The time when a salad was a food for girls is gone fellers, and if you want to improve your sex life you better start chomping on the green stuff. Celery releases pheromones when you eat it that turn you on, and in turn makes you more attractive to women.

Sex bans

Denying yourself for short periods will give you a great build up and when you do finally indulge, the sex will be amazing. If you can’t manage a sex ban, instead use the no-touch rule, where you can’t touch your bed buddy, unless you use a “tool”, like a scarf or a feather. 

Hugging

Research suggests that the closer a couple feels to each other the more sex they have. Hugging increases your oxytocin levels – the hormone that makes us feel intimate with the person we’re hugging. So if you want more loving, get cuddling.

Scars

Although scars may make you think of pirates, apparently women love them. Men with mild facial scars were ranked as more attractive. For those guys who want a long-term girl though, scars are not the thing to go for. Women said men with scars were not marriage material.

Having another birthday

If you want better sex then it’s time to have another birthday as researchers have found that older people have better sex. They cite better body image, more confidence and a stronger relationship as being the key reasons older people have better sex.

Sucking toes

For many the thought of someone else’s feet makes them queasy, but to a lot of people feet are a big, big turn on. In fact, feet are the most popular fetish, so even if you don’t think you like your partner’s toes maybe it’s time you give them a little attention – you may be surprised. 

Chocolate

Not many people need an excuse to tuck into some chocolate, but if you are one of those people then remember that a few squares of dark chocolate can boost both your energy levels and your mood; in turn this will improve your sex life.

Long legs

We all know that men love long legs, but it seems women like their guys to have a giraffe-like pair of pins too. People whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered more attractive. So if you want more sex invest in some high heeled shoes.

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