The main activity of many people during the New Year holidays is eating salads and other dishes left in the refrigerator. However, with a full stomach, it is difficult to even get up from the couch, let alone have sex. But what if you really want it? There are several tips that will help you not to give up either delicious food or intimacy.
Tip 1: Don’t overdo it with drinks
According to gastroenterologist Rabia de Latour, if you drink too much liquid after a meal, your stomach will expand, causing bloating. If you are very thirsty, the specialist recommends a cup of warm mint tea. It will help relax your digestive tract, and you will not feel “bloated.”
According to nutritionist Sonya Angelon, the same effect can be achieved with chamomile tea. But it is better to drink it in advance, for example, in the morning. Then there is a chance that after a hearty lunch you will feel better.
Tip 2: Pay attention to the menu
If you know you and your partner will be having sex after a meal, you can avoid bloating while still sitting at the table. Gastroenterologist Valerie Gustave says that dairy products, bread, and fruits like apples and cherries can cause gas and bloating. So you shouldn’t eat them in large quantities. It’s also best to avoid heavy meals that contain potatoes and pecans.
To help prevent bloating, the UK’s National Health Service also recommends the following:
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chew with your mouth closed to avoid swallowing air;
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wash down your meals with water;
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eat foods high in fiber;
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eat small portions but often;
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After eating, massage your stomach from right to left to release air.
Don’t:
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drink a lot of alcoholic, carbonated and caffeinated drinks;
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There are many foods that cause gas, such as cabbage, beans or lentils;
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slouching while eating;
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eat a lot of sweet, spicy, fatty foods;
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There are foods to which you have food intolerance.
Tip 3. Wait a little
Regardless of how much you’ve eaten, gastroenterologist Valerie Gustave advises waiting at least an hour before sex. If you rush, there’s a high risk of feeling sick right in the middle of it.
The body may also simply not be ready for physical activity. Gynecologist Felice Gersh explains : while the stomach is busy digesting food, there is simply not enough energy for sex. Because of this, desire may disappear, so it makes sense to postpone intimacy.
Tip 4: Don’t limit yourself to penetrative sex
Sometimes penetrative sex requires a lot of physical exertion, which doesn’t sound like a great idea after a big meal. In that case, you might want to try other practices. Sex educator Carly S. recommends oral sex , fingering , mutual masturbation , and other low-impact types of sex.
Tip 5: Choose a comfortable position
If you still want to have penetrative sex, you need to choose the right position. It is unlikely that the “rider” will be comfortable. Sexologist Jan Kerner in his book “She Finishes First” recommends the “spoon” position: when the partners lie side by side. This way you can relax and have slow sex that will not cause physical discomfort.
You can try not to lie down in bed at all, but to have sex standing up. Nutritionist Christina Johnson explains : if you lie on your back, you can get heartburn. The vertical position will help to avoid these consequences.
Tip 6. Don’t be patient
It’s great if you still have the energy to have sex even after overeating. But it may also happen that your passionate lovemaking is interrupted by stomach pain or nausea. Carly S. advises not to be embarrassed to tell your partner that you feel unwell and stop sex. You can always come back to it later