What if the secret to a better sex life wasn’t about changing positions, but changing your entire approach to body and relationships? We know our intimate wellness is linked to overall health. When we nurture our minds and bodies, we can be unstoppable in (and out of) bed. Sometimes, help from the kitchen makes the party spicier, too.  

Let’s explore some ways to get it on, starting with Mediterranean tastes. 

1. The Med Diet 

There’s a reason the Mediterranean diet is praised for heart health—and that reason is great for sex, too! Foods rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients can improve blood flow through the body, critical for sexual response and sensation. Try cooking a meal with your partner. As you prepare salmon with dill, or a Caprese salad, you’re nourishing your bodies and senses.  

2. Self-Pleasure Away 

Understanding your pleasure is key to unlocking levels of intimacy with a partner. Take time to explore what turns you on, holistically. Consider what sensations could heighten your pleasure. Self-discover—and bring that newfound confidence into your intimate relationship. Our Mia Vita Personal Lubricant and Moisturizer is a great add-on to any woman’s sex life—solo and partnered—since it increases comfort and your ability to experience pleasure. 

3. A “State of the Union”  

A healthy sex life thrives on communication, and a conversation can go a long way to light a spark. Talk to your partner(s) about your intimate needs and desires and practice gratitude, acknowledging each other’s willingness to invest in your intimacy journey. Consider how science-backed solutions, from supplements to moisturizers, could increase your pleasure capacity.  

4. You Sexual Being, You 

How do you want to feel during intimacy? Craved? Swept off your feet? Reflect on your needs, which can help you share them more clearly. If you feel something is an issue, therapeutic or medical support is an option. Part of knowing ourselves is understanding our bodies’ needs change over time. For women—at all life stages—a balanced vaginal microbiome is key to our intimate health. You can support it with our Mia Vita Women’s Probiotic. 

5. Sensuality 

Intimacy is more than a single act—it’s a collection of experiences over time that stimulate our senses. Plan to explore your and your partners’ preferences for textures, sounds, sights, tastes, and smells. Light a candle, walk in the rain, listen to your favorite music, take turns giving massages with delicious lotions and oils—do anything that takes you out of, and into, your skin.  

6. Experience 

You don’t have to change your sex life overnight. Try a new position, location, or time of day. Your goal is to “nudge” yourself outside of your comfort zone, not force a “shove.” Be adventurous and curious, go at your own pace, and explore what feels exciting. Notice what feels pleasurable for you and your partner, and then more of that, please.  

7. Sex Toys Are Your (Good) Friends 

Sex toys are not just for genital play. Do you love getting your nipples stimulated? Or being tickled, or tied up? Sex toys are an awesome way to explore erogenous zones and enhance sexual health. They can provide a surprising way to connect with your partner and explore new kinds of pleasure. 

8. Persona Play 

Stepping into untapped parts of yourself can spark your relationship. Try on a persona by creating a new career, name, or personality. Wear different clothing to bed or on a day date, find costumes that feel sexy. Playing with roles can create a “temporary new couple,” adding adventure to your relationship. 

9. Mix It Up 

Spontaneity is hot, and so is anticipation. A mix of both can make for a fulfilling sex life. Flirt with your partner anytime and all the time, sext, plan time in advance, show up to date night with no underwear. Make each other hot, continually—let your partner count on it, and sometimes, pull out the stops when the other least suspects it.  

10. Activities 

What you do when you’re not in the bedroom matters a lot to the energy y’all bring to the bedroom. Find activities that give you both good vibes. Do you love evenings with dinner guests? Throw more gatherings. Do you love concerts? Go to more. Hiking? Plan one with a cozy tent ending. Routine connections build support for your intimacy to flow.  

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