Get a little frisky between the sheets
Perhaps the sexiest health news ever: regular orgasms provide remarkable physical benefits. People who have more frequent sex have lower blood pressure, half the risk of fatal heart attacks, sounder sleep, less pain, and better immunity. No surprise: their marriages benefit too. And remember, getting hot and heavy can burn lots of calories.
Double your pleasure
When you are not in bed, spend the weekend hanging out with your partner. According to a just-published study in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, people who spent Friday evening to Sunday afternoon leisurely with loved ones experienced better moods, greater vitality, and fewer aches and pains. Schedule a recreation that's new to both of you-whether learning to play tennis or attending a modern dance performance. Novel experiences stimulate brain growth.
Dance with your star
Take some lessons with your spouse. Points out Dilshad Patel, dance/movement therapist and wellness consultant, Mumbai, "Dancing is a form of non-verbal communication that bonds two people at a deeper level. We have an innate ability to express emotion and thoughts through the body." Dancing can be a good workout and fun. It also enhances physical, spacial, social and emotional awareness. "When words fall short, the movement says it all," Patel adds. She has seen couples come closer by dancing together. One couple who had not given themselves any fun time together salvaged their chemistry through dance. "When they started, I could see their bodies were not synchronised. Through practice not only did their dancing skills improve but their communication became stronger," says Patel.
Double your pleasure
Enlist your couple friends to join the venture. Having your friends involved will both add to the fun and enhance your commitment to learning the steps.
