In an unusual experiment, young women who did intense cycling for 20 minutes and watched an erotic film showed greater physiological sexual arousal (measured by a device that evaluates vaginal blood flow) than those who did not exercise before watching the movie.
Increased blood flow helps explain why exercise leads to better sexual function in men, too.
The image can also play a role. Men and women who exercise may be more likely to feel sexually desirable, which can lead to better sex.
In addition, physical activity - especially strength training - can increase testosterone levels, which in turn increases sexual desire in men and women.
However, overtraining can have the opposite effect.
A recent study found that men who exercise very vigorously tend to have lower libidos. While this is a potential concern for elite athletes or others who push themselves to the max without adequate recovery, it is not something that most of us should worry about.
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