Sex is not just pleasure, but also health. More and more wellness centers, clinics and therapists are integrating it into their protocols, recognizing the psychophysical benefits of an active and fulfilling sexual life. Taking stock of this trend was French Vogue, which collected testimonies from experts and specialists in the sector.
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The SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain, recently opened a sexual health unit, led by psychologist Cinzia Molina. “Sex remains a taboo, despite being central to our intimate life and fundamental to our well-being,” explains the expert. “It reduces stress, stimulates the production of endorphins and oxytocin, improves cardiovascular health and helps balance hormones.”
It's no surprise then that couples therapy and sex workshops are on the rise. The Netflix series Sex, Love and Goop, produced by wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow, explores these very dynamics, highlighting the importance of communicating your desires to improve intimacy. Somatic therapist Jaiya's approach, for example, is based on a theory that identifies five sexual archetypes: energetic, sensual, archetypal, kinky, and shapeshifter. Identifying your profile helps partners better understand each other's needs, paving the way for a freer and more authentic dialogue.
Couple experiences and innovative techniques
Luxury establishments, such as hotels and spas, are aligning themselves with this new vision of wellness. At Six Senses Ibiza, couples treatments include tactile exploration sessions to discover each other's preferences, while The Well, in Costa Rica, offers rituals that combine aura cleansing and massage. Activities such as watsu, practiced in warm water to recreate the sensation of the womb, or sound baths, available in places like Paris, also offer sensory experiences that foster connection between partners.
In parallel, physical therapies address specific issues. For women, menopause and its side effects can be mitigated with hormonal treatments and advanced technologies, such as those offered by the Clinique des Champs-Élysées, which uses radio frequencies to improve sensitivity and muscle tone. Men also find innovative solutions: the SHA Wellness Clinic offers shock waves to treat erectile dysfunction, improving blood circulation.
A new awareness of the body and desire
In addition to physical interventions, many specialists emphasize the importance of overcoming mental barriers. “Sensuality does not depend on a perfect body, but on self-confidence and knowledge of your body,” says Ana Mayra Guilbert Corona, an expert at the SHA Wellness Clinic. She adds: “We are more desirable when we feel free and safe, far from external conditioning.”
In a landscape increasingly oriented towards integrated well-being, sex is revealed not only as a pleasure, but as a key to improving the quality of life, building healthier and more conscious relationships.
Article published on 31 December 2024 - 19:05
The article talks about how sex is important not only for pleasure but also for health. But I am not convinced that it is so fundamental, there are other ways to reduce stress and feel good in life.