Stress, fatigue, pregnancy, illnesses… Several factors can cause a drop in libido. To increase your sexual desire, it is possible to turn to certain sports activities. Discover the most effective disciplines.
- People in Corsica have more sex than any other region (15 times a month).
- 52% of French people said that playing sports improves their orgasms.
- Nearly half of French people think that their sexual performance would deteriorate if they stopped practicing a sporting activity.
We know that sport has many health benefits. Exercising can prevent non-communicable diseases (heart disease, cancer, diabetes), reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve cognitive functions. Many studies have shown that a sporting activity can be beneficial for our sex life. Recently, the European sports nutrition brand MyProtein unveiled the ranking of the best disciplines to boost libido.
To establish it, she realized a study conducted among 3,000 people living in European countries. Participants were asked what impact sport had on their sex life, looking at a range of factors, such as stamina, libido and flexibility. “We then used survey data and expert opinions from exercise science professor Tina M. Penhollow and sexual health educator Antonia Hall” in order to do the classification.
Libido: tennis is at the top of the rankings
According to the results, tennis is in the first position of the ranking. In addition to boosting sexual desire, this discipline would strengthen strength, balance, cardio and naturally increase the hormones of well-being. After this racket sport, we find dance, which would help 53% of adults to have more self-confidence. This practice “promotes feelings of desire, sensuality and sex appeal. The skills and coordination required build self-confidence, as well as confidence within a relationship”.
In third position: yoga and Pilates, which are good for morale and increase physical strength and flexibility. “Strength training also improves libido by promoting the production of testosterone, an important hormone for both men and women. Testosterone contributes to sexual desire and libido. More than half (55%) of people who exercise said it increased their sexual abilities,” can we read in the survey. In the top 5, we also find football.
Swimming, cycling, walking: other sports for sexual well-being
According to the study, swimming also improves sex life, by reducing stress and working on endurance. Just like yoga and Pilates, running also increases testosterone levels and libido. It allows you to have more intense orgasms. Another recommended sporting activity: cycling. Ride a bike “improves lower body strength and balance, allowing for the exploration of many sexual positions”.
Walking and hiking can also increase sexual desire, as these activities release a sense of independence and a sense of accomplishment, which can improve overall happiness and satisfaction. In last place on the podium, we find golf. “59% of golfers say the sport has improved their flexibility and mobility. The survey also found that golfers have sex more often in an average month (11.6) than people who play golf. ‘other sports’.
