Asthma doesn’t have to control your intimate life. While the heavy breathing associated with sex can trigger asthma symptoms by drying out airways, solutions exist to help couples maintain a healthy and fulfilling sex life. Avoiding intimacy due to asthma can strain a relationship, so here’s how to manage asthma and enjoy sex without fear.
First, prioritize dietary changes. A diet focused on whole, unprocessed foods can significantly impact asthma. Eliminate or drastically reduce processed foods and animal products like meat, milk, and eggs. These foods can increase mucus production, a key characteristic of asthma. Instead, emphasize fruits and vegetables, ideally organic or at least those not heavily treated with pesticides. Eating habits have been proven to improve respiratory health.
Additionally, avoid drinking liquids with meals. This can dilute digestive juices, hindering digestion and impacting the diaphragm’s expansion, potentially constricting the lungs.
Next, incorporate exercise, particularly yoga. Certain yoga poses specifically target and benefit the airways. Poses like Shoulder Stand, Fish Pose, Head to Knee Pose, and Bow Pose can be incredibly helpful. Coincidentally, these poses also tone the organs involved in sexual activity. Sun Salutations in yoga also improves breathing, enhances flexibility and restores fitness – all useful for intimacy.
Consider adding calisthenics like Hindu Squats and Hindu Push-ups. These exercises improve breath control and provide a full-body workout. Walking, dancing, and hiking are also beneficial, especially when combined with dietary changes.
Further steps for mitigating asthma’s impact on your love life:
1. Avoid sudden, excessive temperature changes.
2. Minimize dust mites in your home.
3. Use a humidifier during colder seasons.
4. Avoid sex immediately after eating.
5. Ensure good air circulation at home.
While changes may not be immediate, these steps can help you overcome the limitations asthma places on your ability to express love through intimacy, leading to a happier and healthier relationship.