সুস্থ যৌন জীবনের রহস্য লুকিয়ে রয়েছে এই ছ’টি খাবারে, জেনে নিন কী কী

সুস্থ দাম্পত্য জীবনের বড় অস্ত্রই না কি স্বাভাবিক যৌন জীবন। পার্টনারকে খুশি করার রেষে তাই সকলেই ছুটছে। এই সুযোগে ব্যবসা করে মুনাফা অর্জন করছে বাজার চলতি কোম্পানিগুলি। কিন্তু বাজার চলতি এই সব ওষুধতো অনেক হল! হাতের কাছেই যখন সমস্যার সমাধান রয়েছে তখন অহেতুক গাঁটের কড়ি খরচ করা কেন? ঘর থেকেই শুরু করুন সুস্থ যৌন জীবনের লক্ষ্যের দৌড়।

স্ট্রবেরি

রসাল এই ফলটি খেতে কারই না ভাল লাগে। সুস্থ স্বাভাবিক যৌন জীবন পেতে ডায়েটে রোজ একটি করে স্ট্রবেরি খাওয়া উচিত।

রসুন

রসুনের গন্ধে অনেকেই নাক সিটকাটে পারেন। কিন্তু দাম্পত্য জীবন সুখের করতে রসুনের জুরি মেলা ভার। কী ভাবে? রসুন মহিলা এবং পুরুষ নির্বিশেষে যৌনাঙ্গে রক্ত সঞ্চালন বাড়িয়ে তোলে।

পালং শাক

সুস্বাস্থ্যের সবুজ, তরতাজা শাকসবজি সব সময়ই উপকারি।  রোজ ডায়েটে পালং শাক রাখুন। পালং যৌন উত্তেজনা এবং প্রজনন ক্ষমতা বাড়ায়।

চকোলেট

কেউ ভালবেসে খান। আর কেউ মোটা হওয়ার ভয়ে এর থেকে দূরত্ব বজায় রাখতেই পছন্দ করেন। কিন্তু জানেন কি চকোলেটের গুণ! বলা যেতে পারে, ফোরপ্লে-র সমতুল্য এই চকোলেট। ফোরপ্লের মতোই চকোলেট খেলে শরীরে অনেক বেশি এনডরফিন তৈরি হয়। এনডরফিন কেন্দ্রীয় স্নায়ুতন্ত্রের উপরে কাজ করে যৌন উত্তেজনা বৃদ্ধি করে।

তরমুজ

তরমুজ ন্যাচরাল ভায়াগ্রা। অ্যামাইনো অ্যাসিডে ভরপুর এই ফল আপনার রক্তবাহিকা প্রসারিত করে যৌনাঙ্গে রক্তের প্রবাহ বাড়ায়।

কিউয়ি

বাজারে খুব একটা সহজে পাবেন না হয়তো। তবে বড় ফলের দোকান বা শপিং মল গুলোতে খোঁজ নিলে পেয়ে যাবেন। ভিটামিন সি-এ ভরপুর এই ফলও যৌন ক্ষমতা বাড়ানোর জন্য খুব উপকারি।

Top 10 Ways To Kiss

A kiss is a silent yet passionate gesture displaying your enormous love for your partner. The amazing game of lips could be played in different ways, enhancing the thrill and sensation of the moment. We know that you guys are skillful in this art but this page of top 10 ways to kiss will indeed raise your artistry, if followed properly.

10. Nosey Kiss

Smoothly, rub your nose to partner’s. Feel the warmth of breathe and kiss the lips without letting your nose away. Bit slippery, but ends with a little laugh and unique feeling!

9. Neck Kiss

A make-out session is futile without neck kiss. Breathe on your partner’s neck and whisper some sweet stuffs. Start licking neck and bite on it in a playful manner and enjoy the moaning and groaning with pleasure.

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8. Finger Kiss

Well, it’s a sensual ritual which starts with a gentle touch with your lips on partner’s finger tip. Undescriptive feeling!

7. Forehead Kiss

Wow, this is so innocent and affectionate kiss which signifies I love you & I’ll always love you. Softly brush your lips on forehead of your partner and enjoy a poetic sensation.

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6. Shoulder Kiss

Yummy! Grab her gently from backside making sure she don’t know what you are going to do. Melt in her and gradually run your lips and tongue on her shoulder. One of the most sensuous and hot kissing technique!

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5. Lap Kiss

Take your partner’s head in your lap, lean over and and kiss the lower lip with your upper one and vice versa. Starting as a playful kiss, it can end on much more.

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4. Earlobe Kiss

Well, here’s the time to take a break from kissing tongue, lips and other stuffs. Take your partner’s earlobe between your lips and start tugging it gently. Avoid louder sucking noises as it can harm your partner’s ear.

3. Nip Kiss

Feel the ignition of erotic sensation by smoothly seizing your partner’s lips with your teeth. Avoid animalistic or aggressive biting or these processes can hurt your partner.

2. Suck Kiss

One of the most seductive type of kiss! Take upper or lower lip of your partner and passionately suck it (remember to switch lips after few seconds). Evidently, your sweetie will enjoy it.

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1. French Kiss

Daunting for those who have never done it before. It requires moving your tongue in and out of your partner’s mouth but during entire process your tongues should be relaxed and lips tight. The timeless motion of romantic emotion!

13 Reasons to Have More Sex

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by Amanda MacMillan

If you really need an excuse (or several) to heat things up in the bedroom, we've got you covered: Besides the obvious reasons one might have sex—love, pleasure, baby-making—science shows that there are quite a few health benefits to getting intimate. The next time your partner asks, "Was it good for you?" you can say yes—in more ways than one!

Sex burns calories

Yes, knocking boots counts as exercise—and it sure beats the gym! Depending on how physical you get, sex can strengthen muscle tone, increase your heart rate, and get your whole body working, says Justin Lehmiller, PhD, creator of lecturer in the department of psychology at Purdue University and author of The Psychology of Human Sexuality. And according toa 2013 study in which volunteers wore activity trackers while they did the deed, men burn about 101 calories per session, while women torch an average of 69. "Relatively speaking, that's not a huge amount," says Lehmiller. He points out, however, that sex in the study (from foreplay to orgasm) lasted an average of 25 minutes. "If you have sex for a longer period of time, you can have even more of those calorie-burning benefits."

Sex helps you sleep

After orgasm, the body releases a relaxation hormone called prolactin, says Kristin Mark, PhD, director of the Sexual Health Promotion Lab at the University of Kentucky. "If you're not feeling particularly tired beforehand, having sex and reaching orgasm may certainly help you nod off a little more quickly than you would have otherwise."

Sex lowers your blood pressure and stress levels

In a 2005 Scottish study, volunteers were asked to record their sexual activity for two weeks and were then given anxiety-inducing tasks, like public speaking or solving math problems out loud. Those who'd had sex over the study period experienced smaller blood pressure spikes, and recovered from them more quickly, than those who hadn't. (Only penile-vaginal intercourse seemed to have this effect, not masturbation or other forms of sexual activity.) 

The study suggests two important benefit of regular sex, says Mark: Better blood pressure control, and better stress management overall. "Sex not only lowers people's perceived levels of stress, but it also appears to helps them handle stress more effectively, as well," she says.

Sex strengthens your heart

Regular sex may benefit the cardiovascular system in other ways. A British study found that men who had sex at least twice a week over a period of 20 years were less likely to have died from heart disease than those who got it on less than once a month. After 10 years, in fact, their risk of sudden death was 50% less than that of the group that had less sex, although that gap lessened over the next decade. 

These sorts of findings only show a correlation, not causation, says Mark. "People who have healthy sex lives probably have overall healthy lifestyles." Even so, she suspects there may be a connection: "Sex helps regulate hormones like estrogen and testosterone," she says, "which impacts all kinds of systems in the body, including the heart."

Sex may protect against cancer

Some studies have suggested that men who ejaculate more frequently may have a reduced risk of prostate cancer—although the difference appears to be very small, and others haven't found a conclusive link. 

The benefits may be clearer forbreast cancer prevention, however: A French study found that women who had sex at least once a month were less likely to develop breast cancer than those who didn't. And while the disease is rare in men, those who orgasm less than six times a month appear to be at increased risk of breast cancer compared to those who do so more often, according to a Greek study.

Sex boosts immunity

Getting busy on a weekly basis stimulates the immune system and provides protection from the common cold, according to a Wilkes University study. Researchers gave college students questionnaires about their sex lives, then tested their saliva for levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that helps fight off viruses. They found that the students who had sex once or twice a week had 30% more IgA than those who had sex less frequently. (They also, however, had higher IgA levels than those who had sex three times a week or more, suggesting that in this case, maybe you can get too much of a good thing.)

Sex relieves pain

Women often skip sex because of headaches, or so the cliché goes—but, according to a 2013 German study, going through with it may actually help them feel better. When study volunteers chose to have sex during a headache episode, about 60% of migrainesufferers and 30% of cluster headache sufferers reported partial or total relief. 

Endorphins released during orgasm, as well as increased blood flow to the genital area, likely play a role in sex's pain-relieving power, says Mark. "Pain sometimes has to do with blood flowing to one particular area, like the head, and sex can take some of that pressure off by redirecting the flow."

Sex may extend your life

Several studies have found connections between a busier sex life and a longer life in general, most notably a Duke University study that took place between 1955 and 1980. Researchers found that for men, frequency of intercourse was related to longer lifespans; while for women, enjoyment of intercourse was the most significant factor. 

"We can't really do cause-and-effect studies, so we don't know if sex actually helps people live longer, or if healthier people are just having more sex," says Lehmiller. "But from what we know about the other health benefits of sex, it probably won't hurt to have more of it!"

Sex strengthens relationships

Oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone," is released during physical intimacy and skin-to-skin contact—and it can help increaseromantic feelings between you and your partner, says Lehmiller. 

Want to boost that bond even more? Be sure to cuddle after sex: A University of Toronto study found that couples who were asked to spend extra time together after sex—kissing, talking, and being affectionate—reported higher levels of satisfaction with their sex lives and with their relationships.

Sex is the key to lasting happiness

Physical intimacy can be difficult to maintain as people age, especially if chronic illnesses get in the way. But people couples can especially benefit from staying sexually active, according to a 2014 study from Johns Hopkins University on adults ages 58 to 85: Researchers found that couples who regularly engaged in sexual activity—even as little as once a month—reported greatermarital satisfaction and happier relationships than those who hadn't in a year or more. 

Sexual activity didn't have to mean intercourse, either, or result in orgasm; the study authors say that anything couples do together to stimulate sexual arousal can have a lasting benefit.

Sex makes you smarter

A 2010 Princeton University study found that rats that have more frequent sex show more neuron growth in the hippocampus, a key brain region for learning and memory. "We know there are chemicals released during sex that activate the brain's rewards center, so it makes sense that this neurogenesis happens in people, as well," says Lehmiller. "In some ways, sex could potentially make you smarter!"

Sex makes you look younger

Research presented at the 2013 British Psychological Society annual meeting found that study subjects who had frequent sex (at least three times a week for people in their 40s and 50s) look between four and seven years younger than those who had less. 

Why? Lead author David Weeks, PhD, suspects the endorphins and feel-good chemicals released during intimacy, plus sex's beneficial effects on sleep and stress levels. Sex also boosts blood flow and helps regulate hormones, says Mark, which can both have positive effects on skin's appearance.

Sex makes you want even more sex

It may sound counterintuitive, but having sex has actually been shown to increase libido, says Mark—in other words, the more you have, the more you want. 

"Even if you don't have much desire in the first place, getting started can help you get in the mood, and it can also give you back some of that desire in the long run," she says. And with all of these other healthy reasons to have sex, why not do it even more?

6 Things You Should Know About Having Sex During Your Period

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Fans of 50 Shades of Grey will remember the much talked-about tampon scene—and while that particular rompwon’t be playing out on the big screen, it’s still been making headlines as buzz about the upcoming movie reaches a fever pitch. And it may make people wonder: Should I be having sex on my period? Is it safe? Will I like it? (And will my partner?)

We talked with Tara Ford, a physician assistant at the Medical Center for Female Sexuality in Purchase, New York, to get those answers and more.

Here’s what you should know about having sex during menstruation—the good, the bad, and the slightly messy.

Doctors say go for it

“If the patient is comfortable with it, then it’s great to continue having sex throughout the month and not have to take a break,” says Ford. “It’s perfectly natural and safe for both partners.”

To avoid stained sheets (her patients’ biggest concern), she recommends putting a towel down on the bed, or getting busy in the shower. And don’t be concerned if you see dark red or brown clumps during or after sex; that’s just older blood and cells of your uterine lining, and it’s perfectly normal.

You might like it—a lot

Arousal is different for every woman, and some may be too distracted by their period and its annoyances to actually get in the mood for sex. But for others, menstruation could actually be a turn-on of sorts. That’s because your estrogen and testosterone are low on day 1, but they start to rise by day 3. “Some women report they feel more aroused and more sensitive around this time,” says Ford says.

Plus, your flow can serve as extra lubrication during sex, which can also increase pleasure. If you typically use a store-bought lubricant to help with dryness during sex, this may be your week to go natural. And some research suggests that orgasms can even relieve menstrual cramping and PMS.

…And your partner might, too

Women shouldn’t assume their partner will be grossed out by their period. In fact, it’s often the person who’s menstruating who puts a stop to sex, not her other half, Ford says. Every couple is different, and some people will be more open to it than others. If you’re curious what your partner might think, however, don’t spring it on him or her in the heat of the moment—bring it up before things get hot and heavy. “Good communication can lead to great sex at any time during the month,” she says.

You can minimize the mess

Wearing a menstrual cup or a female condom can help reduce the amount of blood that might come out during intercourse, Ford says. If you’re not comfortable using one of them, even a regular condom can make cleanup easier—for your partner, at least. Having sex in the missionary position, with the woman on her back, can also limit blood flow (thanks, gravity!), as can having sex toward the end of your period, when your flow is lighter.

You’ve got options

If you’re not into intercourse during your period, there’s no reason you can’t still enjoy other sexual encounters (mess free!). “She can wear a tampon and the focus can be on the clitoris,” says Ford, and she can still help her partner orgasm with manual or oral stimulation.

Don’t forget protection

You can still get pregnant if you have sex while on your period. “Some periods last more than a week and sometimes a woman’s ovulation can overlap with menstruation,” says Ford; on top of that, sperm can live for 3 to 5 days. If you’re on birth control and taking it as directed (including during your placebo week), you should be fine—but if you aren’t, don’t chance it without another form of protection.

You’ll also need a form of barrier protection if you don’t know your partner’s STD status. Because the cervix is more open during this time of month (which allows the blood to pass), you have a slightly higher risk of infection from exposure to a sexually transmitted disease during unprotected sex, Ford says.

5 Things You Definitely Should Not Be Doing to Your Vagina

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Oh, Gwyneth. Just when we thought we’d heard it all, Gwyneth Paltrow recently touted the restorative powers of $50 vaginal steam treatments on her website, Goop. Here’s the scoop on this and four other things you definitely should not be doing to your vagina.

Steaming it

Paltrow offers huge raves for Tikkun Spa’s Mugwort V-Steam: “You sit on what is essentially a mini-throne, and a combination of infrared and mugwort steam cleanses your uterus, et al,” the Oscar winner explains. “It is an energetic release—not just a steam douche—that balances female hormone levels.”

But ob/gyns call her bluff. “It probably feels good because the heat increases blood flow to the whole vaginal area, including the clitoris, which could turn some women on,” says Hilda Hutcherson, MD, an ob/gyn at Columbia University Medical Center and author of Pleasure: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need and Deserve ($17, amazon.com). “But if you got too close to the steam, you could end up with second degree burns down there.” Yikes.

In addition, the steam itself can increase moisture in and around your nether regions, making you more susceptible to the growth of yeast and unfriendly bacteria, points out Taraneh Shirazian, MD, an ob/gyn at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Not to mention the fact that there’s no way for the steam to actually reach your uterus to supposedly cleanse it, and your vagina takes care of cleaning itself.

Bottom line: You’ll likely feel much more energized and balanced by opting for a relaxing full body massage instead.

Sunbathing it

“I like to…give my vagina a little vitamin D,” Shailene Woodley recently confessed. “If you’re feeling depleted, go in the sun for an hour and see how much energy you get. Or, if you live in a place that has heavy winters, when the sun finally comes out, spread your legs and get some sunshine.”

But before you peel off your bikini bottoms, consider this: “Your vagina will get the exact same vitamin D benefits if you pop a vitamin D supplement, and you won’t expose your privates to an increased risk of skin cancers such as melanoma,” Dr. Shirazian points out. Plus imagine a sunburn down there? Ow yow yow.

Inserting sticky edibles into it

While Kandi Burruss of the Real Housewives of Atlanta advocated putting sugar into your vagina to, er, sweeten the secretions down there, ob/gyns say that’s a no go.

“As a general rule of thumb, you don’t want to insert anything edible into your vagina that you can’t easily remove,” says Dr. Hutcherson. “If it stays there, it can upset the balance of good bacteria and acids in your vagina, setting you up for infection.”

Douching it

We’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times. Douching: Don’t do it. For one thing, you don’t need to smell like a flower down there. For another, it’s just plain not healthy for your lady bits.

“Douching upsets the natural balance of your vagina,” says Dr. Hutcherson. Research has consistently shown an association between frequent douching and vaginal infections such as yeast and bacterial vaginosis, as well as the fertility-threatening condition pelvic inflammatory disease.

Piercing it

While experts say genital piercings can be safe if done (and cared for) correctly, genital piercing itself is unregulated in many states, which can make it hard to suss out if the place you’re at is using good hygiene and sterilization methods to reduce risk of infection and scarring.

In addition, while piercings are ostensibly used to increase sexual pleasure, they can cause irritation or even tears during sexual activity which would require you to stop your shenanigans and head to the ER, says Dr. Shirazian. And that’s far from sexy.