Page 48 - Seniors Today - January Issue

Fitness
Limber up
your libido
Dr Balaji Gandhi suggests exercises for better sex in your golden years
Contrary to popular perception, sex is not
just for the young. You can have a healthy,
satisfactory sex life at all ages, even as a
senior citizen. There are ample studies to
show that men and women even above the
age 60 and 70 are wishful about sex and
intimacy.
Agreed muscle mass, endurance, and
flexibility all decrease with age. If you have
chronic pain and injuries, you may have to
rethink your sexual activities and positions,
but a daily regimen of exercises can boost
your libido and capabilities desirably. The
secret is to keep fit, be active and increase
blood circulation.
Regular exercises can help you be
energetic, limber, and get the blood
flowing to all parts of your body. Generally
speaking, increasing any physical activity,
like outdoor activities, walking, running,
jogging, swimming, dancing boosts
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your sex life because it improves your
energy levels and sense of well-being. It is
important for older adults to build strength
and flexibility of waist and thigh for better
sex life. So enjoy a healthy and happy
relationship and sexuality, even in your
golden years, with the following exercises.
Part - I
Abdominal exercises will improve
strength and stamina. Lie on your back,
join your thighs and legs together,
straighten your knees and lift both legs
up to 30 degrees. Hold for 10 seconds and
breathe normally. After 10 seconds, lower
down your legs. Repeat maximum 10 times
with adequate rest.
Hip exercises will improve stability and
balance. Lie on one side. Lift the leg on top
to 45 degrees and hold for 10 seconds, then