The secret to better sex isn't so much a secret. Because all of our bodies and needs vary from person to person, the best thing you can do to maximize pleasure is to know your body and what it likes and doesn't like. However, enjoying intense orgasms all starts with the strong foundation that is your pelvic floor, a kite-shaped sling that connects your pubic bone to your tailbone.
During a female orgasm, blood rushes to the pelvic area, creating a warm sensation, and your muscles contract all over. By targeting and strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, you can increase arousal, improve your ability to climax, and increase vaginal tone and lubrication.
But like with any other muscle in the body, it requires exercise to get into optimal shape. Try the following four tips to take pleasure to the next level.
Sumo squats are a great way to tone and strengthen your legs and butt. Add this variation to activate your pelvic floor muscles while you're at it!
If you're unfamiliar with the location of your pelvic muscles, squeeze while you're peeing to stop urination midflow. You've successfully activated those muscles!
Once you've got that down, lie on your back with your knees up and shoulder-width apart. Engage those muscles you worked earlier by flexing for five seconds, and then releasing for five seconds. Repeat this four or five times and repeat once a day until you're able to squeeze your pelvic muscles without needing to tighten the rest of your body.
Kegel balls are hollow, body-safe balls that contain tiny weights inside of them. Insert them into the vagina as you would a tampon and allow them to rest. As they bounce around, your kegel muscle will automatically contract in response to the weight, and over time, tighten your vaginal walls. The Luna Beads by Lelo ($59) are a popular choice if you don't know where to start.
Who knew this glute-strengthening, ab-defining move could double as a bedroom-enhancing exercise? Engage your pelvic floor as you do a traditional bridge move to get those muscles working.