Mindfulness, And Its Sexual Health Benefits

With utility bills, traffic, workplace stress, family concerns and health issues bugging us daily, it’s no wonder that many find it hard to focus on one thing at a time. And once we go home, we’re either too tired, or too preoccupied; thus we no longer have the will to spend quality time with our spouse or partner. The good thing however, is that there’s a uniquely natural method for re-wiring your mind and body for sex, and it’s called mindfulness. Here’s more about mindfulness, and its sexual health benefits.

What’s Mindfulness Got To Do With Sex?

For some, focusing their minds on sex is easy. But what if your personal and external problems are making it hard for you to focus on (and enjoy) the pleasures of sex with your spouse, or with your chosen Asian Escorts Melbourne?

According to psychologists and mental health experts, mindfulness is defined as the conscious awareness of what you are feeling and experiencing, in the present moment. The problem however, is that our worries and problems are often letting our mind wander away from the edges of our awareness (and enjoyment).

Mindfulness Can Work Wonders (Even in Bed)

According to researchers in Brown University in the US, being mindfully aware in situations can work wonders (especially with sex). Researchers wanted to measure the effects of mindfulness on sexual arousal; thus they divided study volunteers into two groups - the control group (who didn’t practice mindfulness) and the other group who underwent a 3-month mindfulness meditation course.

The study notes that volunteers who participated in the mindfulness meditation course reported feeling more aroused quickly, as compared to the ones who didn’t practice it. The study’s authors also stressed that “mindful” sex is about being able to observe and describe what’s taking place inside your body and mind, without classifying or sorting you experiences into bad or good, or trying to dilute or change how you feel.

The Brown University study also noted that long-term mindfulness meditation enhanced the individual’s cortical folding (or gyrification of the brain’s insula). Another study conducted by Dartmouth University notes that women with a more “gyrified” insula have better and more explosive orgasms.

How Can We Be More Mindful Of Our Inner Self?

The key towards being more mindful is to engage in daily mindfulness practice and meditation. To conduct the meditation, try lighting candles or incense, and sit or squat in a relaxing position, in a place free of clutter and noise. Be in a posture that’s upright, but not rigid, and rest your hands face down on your thighs.

Keep your eyes open, and gently gaze on the floor or in front of you (but don’t stare, and let your eyes rest on where you’ve set it). Work on three major areas, such as body, breath and thoughts.

The main goal of mindfulness is let your mind relax, wander freely, then bring it back to earth again (and breathe deeply while containing your thoughts, and focusing on what you see). However, you should not try eradicating your thoughts, but instead try to be yourself as you already are. With constant practice, you’ll reap the benefits of a relaxed mind, and enjoy better sex with your spouse, or with your favorite Asian Escorts Melbourne.