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Sexual health workshop - part one

by Dr Sarah Brewer
continued from page 2
Lifestyle changes

Several diet and lifestyle changes can help toincrease your sex drive - especially where this is due to stress, tiredness, lack of fitness or overwork:

  • Slowly lose any excess weight through a sensible healthy eating plan
  • Take regular, brisk exercise for at least 30 minutes a day to increase levels of testosterone - don't over-train, however, as this can have the opposite effect
  • Reduce stress levels, as high stress triggers hormone changes that can switch sex drive off
  • Avoid excess alcohol
  • Avoid smoking cigarettes - they can lower oestrogen levels and reduce sex drive
  • Take regular time out to relax
  • Ensure you get plenty of sleep
  • Spend quality time with your partner, sharing fun experiences that help to draw you closer together

    Now you have got to the roots of what really turns you on, find out how to boost your sex drive in Part Two of the Sexual Health Workshop.

    Dr Sarah Brewer is the author of Increase Your Sex Drive - the Amazing Power of Supplements, Herbs and Instant Aphrodisiacs (Thorsons £7.99).
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