Sizzling Summer Sex Tips for Couples

How to stay hot and sexy when it's hot and sticky

It's hot and steamy in the bedroom - the problem is we mean literally, not figuratively. The mercury may be popping and you're both hot, sticky and uncomfortable; but don't despair, check out these cool tips to still have hot summer sex:

 

 

Get a Room

Can't stand the heat at your place? Turn a dinner evening out into an overnight stay in glorious air-conditioned comfort by grabbing a hotel room. The sex will be great and refreshing while picking a low-demand night (middle of the week) will keep you form breaking the bank.

Try Summer Sex Positions

Yes, that's right - there are summer sex positions. Check out these specially designed hot weather sex positions to help you and your partner cool off while making it hot - whether it be in bed, the bathtub or the pool.

Go Outside

Got your pool all to yourself and no one is watching? Found a nice secluded picnic spot under the trees? Doing it outside where you can bare to the breeze is an easy way to beat the heatwave... if you're up for that kind of stuff.

Go Commando

Nothing is less sexy than knowing you're hot and sweaty down under. Easy solution? Leave the underwear at home and go with a long, flowy dress. You won't just stay cooler and drier, but you'll feel more frisky too. Men, same thing applies when going with light-material trousers to make things breathable.

Take a Raincheck on Oral Sex

Even when going commando, the last thing you need is the body heat of your partner's genitals on your already scorched tongue. Avoid a bad sensory experience and save this activity for a milder day or for after the air conditioner repairman visits. If you really can't help yourself, then we suggest ...

Use a Shower as Foreplay

Hop in the shower with your spouse and play while rinsing each other off under a lukewarm spray. It will help cool you down and wash off any body sweat or odor you can attribute to the humidex. If you can finish the deed in the stall, all the better.

Rip Up The Lawn

Shaving or waxing your pubic hair is one way to keep your fun zones better suited to play during hot, sticky weather. You will be less susceptible to caking on sweat or generating a non-appealing gym sock odor, and a quick wipe will be all you need to feel spring fresh despite the summer heat.


Have a good summer vacation everyone!

-BSYNH

 

The Health Downsides of Not Getting Enough Sex

The downsides of a dry spell are more than just sexual frustration.

There are many health benefits to maintaining a up-and-running sex life with your spouse. Beyond the general popular conceptions the physical advantages of regular sex isn't just about improving your mood or "blowing off steam" after a hard day. You'd be surprised at what exactly suffers in terms of mental and physical health when you're not getting enough:

 

Weight gain

Don't discount the benefits of sexercise. Although it depends on your weight, age, duration and position, a sexual encounter can burn anywhere from 60 to 300 calories. "A standard, run-of-the-mill quickie with your spouse will on average burn 100 calories... if you're dropping from twice a week to zero, chances are you're not trudging on the treadmill more often to compensate". As a result, with the loss of this bonus exercise you may experience weight gain and a depreciation of cardiovascular health.

Your stress levels increase

Sex releases the natural hormones oxytocin (the feel good hormone) and endorphins (the pain-fighting hormone). A recent study links regular intercourse with stress-reducing effects including lower blood pressure. That is why with less sex, you will feel more stressed and tense. While masturbation may be better than nothing, the same study found that only doing the real thing with your partner delivers the whole package of benefits.

Loss of libido

Findings show that less sex can lead to a loss of libido and a harder time to get aroused. It's even worse for men: applying the old adage of "use or lose it", men can suffer more severe physical symptoms ranging from the onset of early erectile dysfunction to premature ejaculation, especially once they hit the age of 55.

Your immune system loses its punch

Regular sexual activity has been proven in recent studies to increase the levels of the immune boosting IgA protein by as much as 30% . Why? Sex triggers the body's natural reaction to ready the immune system to prevent infection from any unwanted bacteria that may have entered the body during sexual activity; and it is just as effective in helping you fight off any cold or flu bugs you may have picked up.

Psychological warfare

The psychological effects of lack of sex vary in scope and magnitude, but eventually take a toll on your psyche and body. You can experience everything from shifts in your dream patterns, growing apart from your partner as you feel less attractive / attracted, you can lose self-esteem or as relationship expert and author April Masini forewarns you can eventually lose the urge to have sex altogether. The effect appears worse on women, with some researchers going as far as calling semen an anti-depressant.

Loss of health for your genitals and reproductive organs

While sex can reduce the risk of urinary track infections, in general there are still some significant downsides. In females, less sex can lead to a weakness in the vaginal walls and require Kegel exercises to maintain health. For men, less sex can lead to more serious illnesses as direct links were made with the onset of prostate cancer in later years. In fact, the same study recommended a staggering 21 (!!!) ejaculations per month as a protective measure against the future development of prostate cancer.


So please take our advice: ditch the apple and keep the doctor away by leading a regular, healthy sex life for both you and your spouse's wellbeing. Need we say more?

-BSYNH