How men and women can win the battle of the libidos vs. performance, part two

You can support a more vibrant sex life by making comprehensive changes to your lifestyle. Most of these changes are simple, yet they might have profound effects in the bedroom.

• Make time to de-stress and have fun. Mother Nature was smart. She didn’t want us having babies during stressful times. Stress lowers testosterone, an important hormone for our libido and performance. Find activities that help relieve stress on a regular basis, and stick with them.
• Kick the smoking habit. Smoking can damage the blood vessels that affect performance and sensation.
• Think ‘better sex through nutrition’. Avoid processed and fast foods as they contain saturated and trans fats which can impair blood vessel health. Keep your energy levels and blood sugar stable with small frequent meals of nutrient-dense vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats.
• Schedule romance before dinner. There’s nothing like a big, heavy meal to crush your performance and desire, especially if it includes alcohol.
• Men, add a daily supplement to your regimen. Malaysian men have used Tongkat Ali for centuries. Research indicates that a standardized form of Tongkat Ali called PhysTA supports male performance and satisfaction. It was developed by MIT in conjunction with the Malaysian government to ensure you get a standardized potency. It’s one of the first products of this type to be backed by clinical research. Available as Tenaga, it is safe to take just as you would a multi-vitamin or antioxidant.
• Get fit and maintain a healthy weight. When you’re in better shape, you feel better about yourself and your stamina increases.
• Get plenty of rest. It makes no sense to make all of these other changes if you’re just going to fall asleep when your head hits the pillow.

Finally, remember that lack of intimacy can kill your sex drive, so be sure to schedule plenty of time for intimate, non-sexual time together from snuggling to back massages.

Sherry Torkos, BSc, Phm, is a pharmacist, author and certified fitness instructor. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1992 and practices holistic pharmacy in the Niagara region of Ontario. As a leading health expert, she has delivered hundreds of lectures to medical professionals and the public. She is frequently interviewed on radio and TV talk shows throughout North America and abroad.