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Fitness and sex work: The benefits and why it matters

Whether you’re a fitness pro or new to the scene, getting up and starting your workout can sometimes feel difficult. However, we’re here to give you a quick burst of motivation. Today, we’re looking at how fitness affects sex work, the benefits of exercise, and whether fitness improves your sex life.

Ready? Grab your workout leggings.

Let’s dive in.

At first glance, it may seem like fitness and sex work are worlds apart. But this isn’t as true as you might think. Fitness and activity can have extreme impacts on your life and, therefore, your career as a sex worker.

We’re not saying you should run marathons or do HIIT courses every day. However, it’s worth adding some time for fitness to your weekly schedule.

You’ll likely feel better, improve your health, and boost your confidence at the same time. This might tip over into better performance at work, higher rates, and a more fulfilling work life. All from working on your fitness.

Keep reading to learn more about the link between regular exercise and sex work.

Benefits of regular exercise for sex workers

Curious about getting more active? We’ve rounded up the top benefits of working on your fitness and how they apply to your life and career as a sex worker.

Let’s dive in.

1. Activity makes you feel happier

We’re kicking the list off with the most essential benefit – regular exercise makes you happier. Studies have found that even 10 to 30 minutes of activity can boost your mood, as feel-good hormones are produced.

Other studies have shown that if you exercise regularly and suddenly stop, you’re more likely to experience lower moods, depression, and anxiety after a few weeks.

So, put yourself first! Add some activity to your self-care plan. It doesn’t have to be a run or swim. A laid-back walk also counts towards your mental health.

2. Exercise increases your overall energy levels

Sounds false, right? How can exercise increase your energy when using it while active?

Research has shown that the more you work out, the more energy and less fatigue you tend to have. This is because exercise boosts your heart and lung health, contributing to energy levels.

Of course, to get the best results, you have to pair your workouts with a nutritious diet and enough calories. If you’re undereating or fueling yourself with low-nutrient foods, you might not have as much energy as if you ate a balanced diet.

But more energy is always a good thing. Especially if you’re ready to take on more clients or show up at work feeling 110%.

3. Regular exercise improves memory and brain function

As a sex worker, you’re not only providing services. You’re also running a business and handling admin, finances, and marketing. It’s safe to say that you need to do your best to keep everything running smoothly.

Working on your fitness can improve memory skills, thinking ability, and general brain function. This is because exercise increases your heart rate and promotes blood flow to your brain. Basically, it keeps your brain healthier, and you can think better.

Keeping fit is important as we age. Older humans tend to move less, but this can contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Starting a good exercise habit while young not only helps you perform better at work but can also help you age well.

4. Better relaxation and sleep

Another critical benefit of regular exercise is better relaxation and sleep quality.

This might seem irrelevant to sex work, but it’s actually vital! Think about it. How well can you perform at work after a low-quality night of sleep? Getting good zzzs is more important than most people think.

Likewise, unwinding and de-stressing after work is just as important. It’s healthy to keep a work-life balance. Yet so many of us spend our free time worrying about work. This isn’t good for your mental health and can have a knock-on effect of worsening your sleep and stress levels.

Luckily, adding more movement into your life can improve your wind-down time after work and your overall sleep quality. What’s not to love?

5. Muscle strength and digestion

Finally, frequent workout sessions can improve your strength and digestion. While these might not seem sexy initially, they contribute to your health and well-being and are essential human functions you can’t ignore.

Strengthening your muscles and bones helps you avoid injuries and protects you as you age. This is extra important if you’re an exotic dancer. Maybe you’ll even uncover a passion for strength training and embark on a career in muscle worship!

Moving more can improve your digestion. The more you move, the more the contents of your stomach and intestines move, contributing to better bowel function. Yup – it’s not glamorous. But nothing beats a healthy digestive system! This is why professionals advise a walk or yoga if you’re feeling “blocked”.

Can regular exercise improve your sex life?

Yes! Regular exercise and fitness can promote a better sex life and, by extension, better sex work services. This leads to more work satisfaction, happier customers, better reviews, and overall benefits at work.

How does this work? Regular exercise strengthens your heart, circulatory system, muscle tone, and flexibility. All of these can improve your performance in the bedroom!

Yoga and dance are particularly great workout options if you want to tone your body and improve flexibility. This can help you nail unique sex positions and feel stronger in your body.

The takeaway

Getting fit can feel like an overwhelming task, but it’s important to note that you don’t have to go all in at once. Baby steps can also give you dramatic results. Even taking the stairs over an elevator or choosing walking over running will help you feel better in the long run.

Hopefully, this article has inspired you to get out there and give fitness a go. Whether for your career or yourself, if you create healthy habits and stick to them, you’ll thank yourself in the future!

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Viva Team

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