Theoretically you are breathing 22,000 times a day.

 

That’s around 917 breaths an hour.

 

And about 15 breaths per minute.

 

Which means in the time it took you to read this, you’ve probably taken 5 breaths.

 

What does this have to do with sex First name?

 

Well, as it turns out, a lot.

 

How you breathe can significantly impact your sexual experiences. Anatomically, the muscles around your genitals work as accessory breathing muscles, meaning every time your diaphragm moves, the muscles around your genitals move as well. Healthy breathing mechanics helps to support health pelvic muscles which leads to more intense orgasms, easier arousal, and overall increased sensitivity.

 

Is that motivating enough?

 

Here are some tips on how to use your breath to increase pleasure:

Take slow, deep breaths in and out through your nose. When you are practicing intentional breathing, try to have a neutral spine so your ribs align over your pelvis. As you inhale, imagine the breath flowing down into your pelvis and genitals, and as you exhale, imagine releasing any tension or stress.

 

Not only will this help to tone the pelvic muscles and increase circulation to the genitals, deep breathing can also help you stay relaxed and present during intimate experiences, which increases pleasure and connection with your partner (or yourself if you’re solo).

Concentrate on your breath and try to let go of any distracting thoughts. Some people find it helpful to mentally repeat ‘inhale’ as they breathe in and ‘exhale’ as they breathe out to stay focused on just the sensation of the breath. Usually this is more challenging than it seems. We often have a myriad of thoughts and to-do lists running through our head so practice focusing on your breath to get better at it.

 

When you concentrate on your breath, you become more mindful and present, which leads to deeper connection with your partner and a more satisfying sexual experience. Additionally, focused breathing can help you relax and reduce any anxiety or tension you may be feeling, which can lead to increased pleasure and easier arousal. By focusing on your breath, you can also increase your awareness of your body’s sensations, which can lead to more intense orgasms and overall increased sexual arousal.

Let's leave it at that for today, First name / friend. I have a few more suggestions and I also don't want to overwhelm you. 

 

**side note: I personally struggle to make it through excessively long emails so I try to keep the ones I send as to the point as possible**

 

Give these a try today or tomorrow. I know it sounds super simple, almost too easy, but it is annoying how the most impactful practices also appear to be the simplest. In a few days, I'll send over a few more practices to try but I really don't want you to wait to get started. If pleasure during sex is a struggle for you, make time TODAY to start.

 

I'll be back in your inbox later this week!