Nine daily habits that destroy your SEX LIFE

TRACEY COX reveals nine everyday habits that are ruining your sex life: from not drinking enough water to binge-watching TV shows.

A sex and relationship expert reveals to the British DAILYMAIL the everyday things that undermine your sex life.

Don’t be fooled.

These everyday things may seem harmless at first glance, but they all undermine your sex life.

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Here is how our daily habits affect our desire for sex, performance and satisfaction.

#1 Don’t take care of your teeth

It sounds bizarre, but oral hygiene is directly related to sexual performance.

Gum disease causes low levels of inflammation in the bloodstream and body in general – which is not good.

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Numerous studies show a link between gum disease and everything from dementia, diabetes and lung infections to heart disease.

It also hinders blood flow throughout the body, including the genitals, which is bad news for good sex.

Strong, healthy blood flow makes for a good, healthy erection: An erection is created when blood flows into the chambers inside the penis to make it harder.

The vagina and vulva also need a good blood supply for arousal.

In addition to sexual function, another side effect of not taking care of your teeth is bad breath.

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Along with body odor, it is consistently cited as the most important thing. Missing or stained teeth aren’t exactly attractive either.

Fix it: Brush and floss at least twice a day; visit the dentist and hygienist regularly.

#2 You don’t talk about important things

Not great at dealing with problems that never go away? Unresolved issues lead to emotional distance that erodes trust and intimacy.

If you don’t trust your partner or don’t feel safe with your partner, your desire for sex decreases… or stops altogether.

When problems are not solved properly, they are always in the back of your mind. They hit the cerebellum.

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Disruption during sex can lead to ED (erectile dysfunction for him) and difficulty reaching orgasm (for her). Sex becomes a source of tension, not pleasure.

If resentment builds up over time, unspoken anger or frustration seeps into your sex life. Elevated levels of cortisol – the hormone released when we are stressed – lower libido and interfere with sexual performance.

Get it right: There’s a lot of information online about how to communicate more effectively.

If you are unable to teach yourself, make an appointment with a marriage counselor – a psychotherapist.

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Communication skills are learned, you are not born with them. Get into the habit of facing problems early on, before they become a big deal.

#3 You spend too much time on social media

Yes, it is indeed the source of all evil. Mainly because looking at the filtered, perfect lives of others makes you feel inadequate, unattractive and depressed.

All these things make us feel less sexy.

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Fix it: Limit screen time, especially before you might have sex.

If you find yourself being super critical of yourself after looking at your social media, you might want to consider getting off social media altogether.

#4 You don’t have quality sleep

Staying up late to binge-watch an entire season on Netflix or another platform, sleeping in on the weekends, going to bed at different times – poor sleep habits have a dramatic impact on your overall health and sex life.

Anyone who has ever slept poorly knows how it affects your mood the next day.

Neither energy nor irritability are great for getting in the mood for sex.

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One study showed that women who got a good night’s sleep the night before were much more interested in sex the next day.

All logical so far. But what you probably didn’t know is that studies show that poor sleep can drastically reduce testosterone levels.

Testosterone is a critical component for generating sexual desire in both men and women.

Fix it: go to bed and get up at the same time every day, go outside and get daylight within 40 minutes of waking up, dim the lights an hour before bed and leave your phone in another room.

#5 You don’t drink enough water

Not drinking enough water during the day can mean a shaky erection and bad sex that night.

Dehydration has a direct impact on sexual function. For women, this leads to vaginal dryness that makes sex feel uncomfortable or painful.

For men, dehydration reduces sperm production and can affect the quality of their erections. Fix it: Men should drink about three liters of water a day, and women a little more than two liters. The real measure is the weight times three.

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Look at your urine to see if you’re drinking enough: if it’s bright yellow or (heaven forbid) slightly orange, you’re seriously dehydrated. Ideally, it would be pale yellow.

Avoid too much coffee and alcohol, and remember that cold and flu pills, designed to dry up the mucus in your nose, also make you dry elsewhere.

#6 Being addicted to sugar

While sugar can provide a quick burst of energy, it is followed by an inevitable crash. Eat it near the time you usually have sex and you will be too tired or sluggish to enjoy it.

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In the long term, it’s linked to insulin resistance, weight gain, and decreased testosterone levels, all of which negatively affect your sex drive.

Fix it: If you’re looking for something to boost your energy, go for a brisk walk outside instead of reaching for a candy bar. Or reach for natural sugar by eating a piece of fruit.

#7 Live on takeout and ready meals

Meals that can be reheated in the oven or microwave and takeout may be convenient, but your body – and your libido – won’t thank you.

A diet high in fatty foods and processed ingredients can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED) and decreased libido in both sexes.

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Smoking and a high-fat diet are strongly associated with poor circulation, which is essential for sexual arousal and performance.

Poor nutrition also affects our body image. The better your diet, the better you look. Who wants to take off their clothes if you’re not proud of what you’re about to discover?

Get it right: Aim for a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats (any fat that doesn’t solidify when cold).

Foods like salmon, avocados, nuts and seeds are known to boost sexual health with their heart-friendly fats and circulation-boosting properties.

#8 Taking medicines and supplements

It is (relatively) common knowledge that antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs reduce our desire for sex, but other supplements and drugs can also affect our sex life.

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Steroids shrink the testicles and reduce testosterone production, while excessive protein supplements (loved by bodybuilders) can lead to hormonal imbalances that dampen our sex drive.

Fix it: If medication is necessary, ask your doctor if there are alternatives that don’t affect cravings (they usually do).

#9 You drink and smoke too much

Two drinks can be a social lubricant: we’re more likely to be more relaxed and engage in conversation with someone when we’ve had a few. Being slightly squeamish can also make your sexual arousal magically disappear.

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Drink more than two drinks and you’re going astray: men have trouble getting or maintaining an erection, both of you will find it harder to have an orgasm because our nervous system becomes desensitized.

Paranoia creeps in and erectile dysfunction becomes a permanent thing for men who get drunk.

Fix it: Moderately! Alcohol should be a treat, not a necessary stimulant (which it really isn’t).