Sex and workout

Working out and sex have a lot in common: You're sweaty, your blood is pumping, you get a mood boost, your body feels amazing Get sweaty with bae, then hop in the shower together, and you'll have a perfect segue into sexytime. But it's not just convenient-science shows that there are quite a few perks to post-workout nooky. Any fitness addict is kind of crazy for that workout high that comes from a sweat sesh-why else would you love working out so much? That workout high is essentially surging levels of norepinephrine adrenaline , dopamine, endorphins, and anandamide, as we reported in The Science of the Runner's High.

Ever wonder if your sex life has to come at the expense of your ability to build muscle mass in the gym? Find out the answers here! If so, you aren't alone. Many people wonder if regular bedroom time is something that's really going to hurt their progress and some are even willing to make sacrifices if it's true. While it is definitely true that there is a connection between sex and muscle building, it's important to understand fully what this connection is. Potentially one of the most critical connections between sex and muscle building is the zinc status within the body.

But how often do we hear the nitty-gritty of how we can actually better understand our deepest desires and most embarrassing questions? Bustle has enlisted Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist , to help us out with the details. No gender, sexual orientation, or question is off limits, and all questions will remain anonymous. We both have a lot of steam to blow off.

If you needed another reason to hit the gym, regular physical activity is shown to have positive effects in the bedroom. Exercise has plenty of amazing benefits. We chatted with Dr. Tina M. Well, that confidence comes with you to the bedroom.