MAKE this holiday unforgettable with these sexy hacks that will get you back in bed.
A recent study found that most of us are having less sex and more of us are experiencing sexual dysfunction.
But fear not, there are ways to end the decline in your sex life.
From sleep to swim, Cathy Docherty offers you 20 easy ways to bring lust back into your life.
1. Go to bed. . . . actually sleep
Does your wife or girlfriend constantly complain that they are too tired for sex? Let them get 40 winks.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the longer women sleep, the more they enjoy sex.
Thus, lying can increase desire in your relationship.
2. Start swimming
A few lengths at the local pool can do wonders for sexual satisfaction.
Sex therapists say that breathwork helps control your rhythm and makes you a better lover.
A 2015 British Heart Foundation study found that swimmers make the best lovers.
3. Eat oysters
They really are an aphrodisiac.
The slimy sea snack is rich in arginine, an amino acid that regulates blood flow and is an ingredient in Viagra.
The protein-rich substance helps treat low testosterone levels.
Other foods high in arginine are fish and lean proteins such as chicken.
4. Talk dirty
Talking about sex with a partner outside of the bedroom is more satisfying.
Sharing fantasies means both of you will become more adventurous in bed.
The University of Kentucky in the US found that couples who talk about sex are more satisfied with their lovemaking.
The 3,000 participants in the study also said that kinky sex made them more satisfied.
5. Stop being spontaneous
Spontaneity can make for a great sex life, but real life can ruin the moment.
To strengthen intimacy with your partner, take the time to do this.
Find times and days that work for both of you—sometimes with an unplanned flight of passion.
This way you won’t be disappointed when your partner refuses to work your last shift.
6. Drink coffee
Hot drinks raise your body temperature and make others feel warmer towards you, a 2008 study found.
Participants consistently felt closer to the person holding the hot coffee rather than the iced coffee.
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7. Put sex at the top of your to-do list.
You may need to do laundry and take out the trash cans, but sex should come first.
Psychologist Dr. John Gottman says his research has shown that couples who say they have a great sex life prioritize sex over housework.
A UCLA study found that people who view intimacy as an optional extra when they have time tend to have poor sex.
8. Get high
Drinking can lead to a lack of sensitivity and, as a result, a dull time in bed.
But scientists at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have found that taking CBD, or cannabidiol, the active ingredient found in cannabis, helps ease stress and anxiety, including performance anxiety, and increases blood flow to promote the body’s natural lubrication.
9. Make eye contact
According to a 1989 study published in the academic journal Journal Of Research In Personality, couples who make eye contact have stronger relationships, and this can also increase intimacy.
By looking into your partner’s eyes for a minute or two, you begin to produce phenethylamine, the chemical element of love.
This natural amphetamine can also increase feelings of pleasure.
10. Be touchy
A hand touch or a light touch on the back can make partners more open to love.
A 2006 French study found that women were more likely to give their number to a man who touched their hand than those who didn’t.
Just make sure the touch is welcome, otherwise it’s a little creepy.
11. Wrinkle
Not surprisingly, kissing more with your partner leads to a healthier and happier sex life.
Research in the scientific publication Journal Of Sex And Marital
Therapists asked couples how often they kissed before and during lovemaking.
They found that kissing outside the bedroom led to more sex.
And couples who kissed more during sex had more orgasms.
12. Go alone
Sexologists recommend loving yourself to find out what turns you on and what doesn’t.
Invite your partner to take a look and show him what makes you work.
13. Get competitive
Competing in anything from a triathlon to playing Monopoly can give your love life a boost.
Whether you win or lose, simply entering a contest can boost your testosterone production by 24 percent.
A study published in the academic journal Evolution And Human Behavior found that it increased libido in women.
14. Be Empathetic
A Dutch study asked couples if they wore socks to sleep.
Eighty percent of those who did, told researchers at the University of Groningen that they had achieved orgasm during sex.
Scientists believe that the likelihood of success is associated with a higher body temperature, which means better blood flow to the lower areas.
15. See the funny side
Sex doesn’t have to be all about sultry looks and passionate moments.
According to a study published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology, women who sleep with funny guys experience more orgasms.
It also found that funny people are considered more attractive - apparently, they also have more sex.
16. Disperse the blood
Tricking your body into thinking it’s aroused is easy after a run or exercise bike.
If you see your partner when your heart rate is still high, your brain thinks you are aroused.
Scientists call the effect “excitation transfer.”
17. Lust, not love
If a one night stand seems exciting, reality can actually live up to expectations.
Scientists at Liberos, the sex research lab at UCLA, found that subjects who weren’t in a relationship had better sex than couples.
They compared the experience to meeting an exciting new partner on a dating site.
18. Be a Modern Couple
Women who date weak guys have better sex.
A study in the sexological journal Archives Of Sexual Behavior found that women who view their partner as dominant or selfish experience fewer orgasms.
Conversely, women who wear trousers are much more sexually satisfied.
19. Make the house red
Chianti, malbec or merlot have been proven to give horn to pairs.
While alcohol can lessen sensations where needed, Italian scientists have certainly found that the best drink before a passionate night is a glass of red wine.
They found that the compounds in the drink enhanced the sensations, especially in women.
20. Stress Relief
If you want to win big, take a good bath, pour yourself a drink, turn on the Enya CD and relax.
Stress is your sex drive’s worst enemy, as the stress hormone cortisol can lower testosterone levels in both men and women, resulting in a lack of passion.
Excessive anxiety can not only affect your nervous system, but also means that you are not mentally in the mood for sex.