Fatigue, stress, indigestion, an argument - there are many issues that keep people from being "in the mood." However, a new study shows one important reason for a lackluster sex life may not be what's come between a couple, but what's under them.
In a recent random telephone survey of 1,043 Americans, nearly one-third of adults said they would purchase a new mattress if they thought it would improve their sex lives. But how much weight does a mattress really hold in these matters of the heart?
Quite a bit, sex therapist and Book of Love author Dr. Laura Berman told Viewpoints. "A good mattress can not only make sex more enjoyable and comfortable, but it also helps you get a better night's sleep," Dr. Berman says. "This translates into energy, rest and, hence, an improved sex drive."
When it comes to logistics, certain mattresses are better than others. While personal preference clearly comes into play, Berman is a fan of Tempur-Pedic and other memory foam mattresses because they're designed to contour to one's body shape, a feature which may alleviate any discomfort during intimacy. To boot, foam mattresses have little to no bounce, so sex is comfortable for both partners.
Dr. Berman recommends doing your research by comparison shopping in person, lying on mattresses and touching the material.
"The average life span of a mattress is 10 years, which means that you shouldn't skimp on quality," she says. "Personally, I sleep on the natural memory foam mattress by Natura World's Sensation Mattress with Soy memory foam. It provides awesome support and helps regulate body temperature."
It seems a better mattress just may be the new aphrodisiac.
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