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IOL News
4 hours ago
- Health
- IOL News
Are your workouts killing the mood? Unpacking the fitness vs intimacy debate
For many, sexual wellbeing isn't just about intimacy it's tied to quality of life, confidence, and even relationships. Image: Ketut Subiyanto/pexels From viral TikTok fitness challenges to gym class staples, we're constantly encouraged to try the latest and greatest ways to 'get in shape'. But what if some of these trendy exercises are doing more harm than good, especially when it comes to your sex life? Certain popular workouts may be silently undermining your intimacy, according to Anita Fletcher, a sex and relationship expert at Fantasy Co., a brand known for its innovative approach to pleasure. These exercises, often hailed as beneficial, could be causing tension, discomfort, or even long-term issues in the bedroom. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading So, which workouts are the culprits, and how can you protect your sexual well-being without sacrificing your fitness goals? Fletcher unpacks the surprising risks of four common exercises and offers simple fixes to ensure your workouts support, rather than sabotage your sex life. 1. Kegels Kegels are often celebrated as a miracle exercise for pelvic floor health, promising better orgasms and improved bladder control. But Fletcher warns that overdoing Kegels can lead to serious problems. 'There's a widespread myth that more Kegels equal better sex, but that's not true, Fletcher explains. "An overly tight pelvic floor can cause pain during intercourse, make orgasms harder to achieve, and even trigger muscle spasms that completely shut down arousal.' Many people unknowingly start Kegels with already tense pelvic floors due to stress, prolonged sitting, or past injuries. Adding even more tension through excessive Kegel exercises can exacerbate these issues. She recommends learning to relax your pelvic floor before doing Kegels.'Alternate tensing for 5 seconds and releasing completely for 10 seconds, she advises. Limit sessions to 5 minutes, three times a week, avoid the 'hundreds of reps daily' advice circulating online.' Cycling is a fantastic cardio workout, but long hours on a bike seat could be affecting more than your legs. Image: Nubia Navarro (nubikini)/pexels 2. Cycling Cycling is a fantastic cardio workout, but long hours on a bike seat could be affecting more than your legs. Extended time on hard, narrow saddles often compresses nerves and blood vessels in the genital area, leading to numbness or reduced sensation. 'Regular cyclists frequently report tingling, numbness, or even decreased sensitivity in their genital region. For men, this can contribute to erectile difficulties. For women, it might mean less arousal or trouble reaching orgasm.' To protect yourself, invest in a padded, wider saddle to reduce pressure on sensitive areas. Stand periodically during rides, shift your position often, and take breaks between intense cycling sessions. If you notice numbness, don't ignore it; that's your body signalling a problem. 3. Traditional Ab workouts tension in all the wrong places Crunches and sit-ups might promise six-pack abs, but they often come with an unexpected cost: excessive tension in your lower abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. 'When you're repeatedly tightening these muscles through aggressive ab exercises, you're training your body to hold tension in areas that need to move freely during arousal and orgasm, Fletcher explains. This can lead to sexual difficulties, including pain and reduced pleasure.' Balance your routine by incorporating exercises that release tension. 'Yoga poses like happy baby or child's pose are great for countering tightness. Also, focus on engaging your deep transverse abdominals, which strengthen your core without straining your pelvic floor. Fitness should make you feel strong, energised, and ready to take on life – both in the gym and in the bedroom. Image: Ahmet Kurt/pexels
Montreal Gazette
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
Fletcher, Sénécal among Alouettes' final cuts
Montreal Alouettes Veteran running back Walter Fletcher and rookie Canadian quarterback Jonathan Sénécal were among the Montreal Alouettes' final cuts Saturday. Canadian Football League teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to make final roster selections. Montreal begins its season Friday night hosting the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts. The five-foot-eight, 200-pound Fletcher was entering his fifth CFL season and fourth with Montreal. Fletcher, 28, ran for a career-high 764 yards on 141 carries (5.4-yard average) and four touchdowns in 17 games — also both personal bests. He appeared in seven regular-season games in 2023 when Montreal won the Grey Cup. Fletcher signed a two-year deal with the Alouettes this off-season. Fletcher appeared in 48 career regular-season games with Edmonton (2021) and Montreal (2022-24). The former Ball State star ran for 1,818 yards on 351 carries (5.2-yard average) and five touchdowns. Fletcher added 145 catches for 1,388 yards and four touchdowns. He had 71 receptions for 682 yards and three TDs last season. The Alouettes selected Sénécal, the 2023 Hec Crighton Trophy winner from Montreal, in the seventh round, No. 62 overall, in the 2025 CFL draft. The 6-foot-1, 201-pound Sénécal completed 71.5 per cent of his passes last season for 2,320 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions in eight regular-season games. He also ran 27 times for 278 yards (10.3-yard average) with three touchdowns. In 2023, Sénécal led the Carabins to a Vanier Cup title. Montreal placed the following players on the practice roster: Don Callis (DB) Vincent Delisle (DB) Robert Kennedy (DB) Des Holmes (OL) Nouredin Nouili (OL) Ed Montilus (OL) M.J. Sherman (DL) Kori Roberson (DL) K.D. Davis (LB) Jalen Wayne (WR) Daniel Oladejo (WR) Joshua Sloan (P) Joshua Hutley (K) Receiver Isaac Gaillardetz, linebackers Riley MacLeod and Gabriel Lessard and defensive lineman Gabriel Maisonneuve — all Canadians — were placed on the retired list as they're returning to their respective schools.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Veteran Fletcher, rookie Senecal among Montreal Alouettes final cuts
Veteran running back Walter Fletcher and rookie Canadian quarterback Jonathan Senecal were among the Montreal Alouettes' final cuts Saturday. Canadian Football League teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to make final roster selections. The '25 regular season kicks off Thursday night with the Ottawa Redblacks visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina. Montreal begins its season Friday night hosting the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts. The five-foot-eight, 200-pound Fletcher was entering his fifth CFL season and fourth with Montreal. Fletcher, 28, ran for a career-high 764 yards on 141 carries (5.4-yard average) and four touchdowns in 17 games — also both personal bests He appeared in seven regular-season games in 2023 when Montreal won the Grey Cup. Fletcher signed a two-year deal with the Alouettes this off-season. Fletcher appeared in 48 career regular-season games with Edmonton (2021) and Montreal (2022-24). The former Ball State star ran for 1,818 yards on 351 carries (5.2-yard average) and five touchdowns. Fletcher added 145 catches for 1,388 yards and four touchdowns. He had 71 receptions for 682 yards and three TDs last season. The Alouettes selected Senecal, the '23 Hec Crighton Trophy winner from Montreal, in the seventh round, No. 62 overall, in the '2025 CFL draft. The six-foot-one, 201-pound Senecal completed 71.5 per cent of his passes last season for 2,320 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions in eight regular-season games. He also ran 27 times for 278 yards (10.3-yard average) with three touchdowns. In 2023, Senecal led the Carabins to a Vanier Cup title. Montreal placed the following players on the practice roster: Defensive backs Don Callis and Robert Kennedy; offensive linemen Des Holmes, Nouredin Nouili and Ed Montilus; defensive linemen M.J. Sherman and Kori Roberson; linebacker K.D. Davis; receivers Jalen Wayne and Daniel Oladejo; defensive back Vincent Delisle; punter Joshua Sloan and kicker Joshua Hutley. Receiver Isaac Gaillardetz, linebackers Riley MacLeod and Gabriel Lessard and defensive lineman Gabriel Maisonneuve — all Canadians — were placed on the retired list as they're returning to their respective schools. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Veteran Fletcher, rookie Senecal among Montreal Alouettes final cuts
Veteran running back Walter Fletcher and rookie Canadian quarterback Jonathan Senecal were among the Montreal Alouettes' final cuts Saturday. Canadian Football League teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to make final roster selections. The '25 regular season kicks off Thursday night with the Ottawa Redblacks visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina. Montreal begins its season Friday night hosting the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts. The five-foot-eight, 200-pound Fletcher was entering his fifth CFL season and fourth with Montreal. Fletcher, 28, ran for a career-high 764 yards on 141 carries (5.4-yard average) and four touchdowns in 17 games — also both personal bests He appeared in seven regular-season games in 2023 when Montreal won the Grey Cup. Fletcher signed a two-year deal with the Alouettes this off-season. Fletcher appeared in 48 career regular-season games with Edmonton (2021) and Montreal (2022-24). The former Ball State star ran for 1,818 yards on 351 carries (5.2-yard average) and five touchdowns. Fletcher added 145 catches for 1,388 yards and four touchdowns. He had 71 receptions for 682 yards and three TDs last season. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The Alouettes selected Senecal, the '23 Hec Crighton Trophy winner from Montreal, in the seventh round, No. 62 overall, in the '2025 CFL draft. The six-foot-one, 201-pound Senecal completed 71.5 per cent of his passes last season for 2,320 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions in eight regular-season games. He also ran 27 times for 278 yards (10.3-yard average) with three touchdowns. In 2023, Senecal led the Carabins to a Vanier Cup title. Montreal placed the following players on the practice roster: Defensive backs Don Callis and Robert Kennedy; offensive linemen Des Holmes, Nouredin Nouili and Ed Montilus; defensive linemen M.J. Sherman and Kori Roberson; linebacker K.D. Davis; receivers Jalen Wayne and Daniel Oladejo; defensive back Vincent Delisle; punter Joshua Sloan and kicker Joshua Hutley. Receiver Isaac Gaillardetz, linebackers Riley MacLeod and Gabriel Lessard and defensive lineman Gabriel Maisonneuve — all Canadians — were placed on the retired list as they're returning to their respective schools. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Defense officials debunk UN accusations of halting, impeding aid delivery
The UN acted as if it lacked the capacity to move food to northern Gaza, stalling aid trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing, defense officials claim. Defense officials accused the United Nations on Friday of undermining efforts to supply food to Gazan civilians, adding to the existing tensions between the international body and Israel. The UN had acted as if it lacked the capacity to move food to northern Gaza, thereby stalling hundreds of aid trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing point, the officials claimed. Earlier this week, Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said that the UN is reducing cooperation with Israel's food initiative, complicating the distribution of aid and effectively playing into Hamas's hands. On Monday, Tom Fletcher, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, said there are 10,000 aid trucks on the Gaza border, cleared and ready to go. 'We've got 10,000 trucks on the border right now, cleared [and] ready to go, and we'll do everything to get them in and save lives,' Fletcher told CNN's Christine Amanpour on Monday. When she repeated the number back to him incredulously, Fletcher nodded and replied, 'Full of food.' COGAT posted a clip of the interview on X/Twitter, saying, 'Look, it's @UNReliefChief with another libelous lie.' 'There are no 10,000 trucks waiting to go into Gaza. What there are, are hundreds of trucks' worth of aid the UN hasn't picked up from the Gazan side over the last few days, after we gave you plenty of routes you can use to safely distribute the aid throughout Gaza.' On Thursday, COGAT accused UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric of lying about Fletcher's recent visits to Gaza and the UN's framing of the Gaza humanitarian aid issue. COGAT noted that while Dujarric claimed Fletcher had seen Gaza "with his own eyes a few weeks ago," the UN official had actually not visited the enclave since February. "Let's stop focusing on aid that might be in the pipeline, and start collecting the content of the 550 trucks already waiting for you inside Gaza," COGAT wrote. "For a full week now, we've been offering you alternative routes to facilitate pickup. These are areas with active military activities, and coordination is for your own safety. Mathilda Heller contributed to this report.
