Sex Is Healthy: Part II


Updated 05/03/09 9:27 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

A Few Reasons Sex Is Healthy For You

If having more sex is one of your New Year's Resolutions for 2008 (don't laugh, it's on my husband's list every year) then you may be doing more for your health than you originally thought. Here are some reasons why: Sleep enhancement. There’s no need to count sheep when sex, including masturbation, helps insomnia. A better, younger looking you. Sex keeps you looking and feeling younger and, Read more

Sex Is Healthy: Part I


Updated 01/20/08 1:29 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

A Few Reasons Sex is Healthy For You 2007-12-20 10:15:00

If have more sex is one of your New Year's resolutions for 2008 (don't laugh, it's on my husband's list every year) then you may be doing more for your health than you originally thought. Here are some reasons why: Weight loss and control. Forget torturing yourself with the latest fad diet or hours on the elliptical machine when you can burn about 200 calories in 30 minutes of sex! Pain Read more

7 Health Benefits of Having Sex


Updated 02/13/12 8:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Health Benefits of Having Sex

There are only so many hours in the day for getting physical. Skipping the gym for a little romp isn't something you should do every day, but when you do choose getting sweaty in bed over the exercise bike, you're still burning calories. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, check out the health benefits of getting it on. Thinkstock Read more

5 Ways to Avoid Kid-Interrupted Sex


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Ways to Avoid Kids Interrupting Sex

Every parent fears that Modern Family moment where the kids walk in on them having sex. According to sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner, once you have children, couples should still have a healthy sex life. "You need to kind of develop a sex schedule that works within your baby’s schedule. That means being a lot more creative and maybe doing it in the morning, or having Read more

3 Sexy Valentine's Day Dates to Keep You Healthy and Fit


Updated 02/08/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy and Sexy Date Ideas For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is always a good excuse to heat things up, and there's always a healthy, fun, and sexy way to celebrate the love-filled day, whether you're spending the holiday with friends or that special someone! Girls Night Out: Pole Dancing Class A pole dancing class is a frisky way for friends to celebrate Valentine's Day together. It's a little intimidating to swing around a pole while also Read more

Nutrition Myths That Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 12/08/11 12:27 PM · Posted by Shape · 8 comments

Reasons People Gain Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Myth: Going Vegan Will Make You Lose Weight "While various research shows that vegetarians and vegans, on average, consume fewer calories and less fat than omnivores (a 2009 Oxford study found that vegetarians weigh 3 to 20 percent less than their meat-eating counterparts, and a National Cancer Institute study found Read more

Sugar Shout Out: 10 Ways Michael Fassbender Puts the Sex in Sexy


Updated 12/13/11 7:01 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Sugar Shout Out December 4, 2011

10 ways Michael Fassbender puts the sex in sexy 22 handmade holiday greeting cards Festive tree-decorating ideas Vegetarian meals to make this week Guidelines for holiday tipping Cute stocking stuffers for dogs Celebrate Amanda Seyfried's birthday with her hottest minidress moments See if soy nail polish remover really works The best celebrity baby moments of the year Fab alternatives to the Read more

5 Health Reasons to Make Time For Cuddling


Updated 12/01/11 6:20 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

5 Reason Cuddling Is Important to Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Next time your guy gets on your case about cuddle time — he says he's too hot, needs his space, doesn't feel like relaxing — present the evidence. Research suggests that there's more to cuddling than meets the eye. Lovey-dovey'ness aside, the health benefits of cuddling will surely convince him to make time Read more

Good Health Habits That Will Increase Your Libido


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

How to Increase Your Sex Drive

When it comes to keeping our minds and bodies feeling great, living a healthy lifestyle consisting of a well-balanced diet, plenty of H2O and sleep, regular exercise, and an abundance of playtime with friends and family is sometimes all you really need. Adopting healthy habits also does wonders for another facet of total body wellness — your sex life! That's right, taking care of yourself Read more