Sex With Emily Want Better Orgasms? Fix Your Gut First
Feb 7, 2025
Kiran Krishnan, a microbiologist and gut health expert, dives into how your gut affects your sex life. He explains the surprising gut-sex connection, shedding light on how digestion impacts libido and orgasms. Stress and diet are revealed as major players in diminishing sexual pleasure. Kiran also discusses 'leaky gut' and its hormonal implications. He shares simple, science-backed habits to boost energy and balance hormones, proving that better sex might just start with your gut health.
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Microbiome's Importance
- The microbiome, including all microbes and their genes in your body, plays a crucial role in overall health.
- Humans have far more microbial genes than human genes, highlighting the microbiome's impact.
Gut as Command Center
- About 35-40% of all microbes reside in the gut, alongside 75-80% of immune tissue.
- This gut-immune connection influences overall bodily functions, including sexual health.
Leaky Gut and Testosterone
- Leaky gut, where the intestinal lining becomes permeable, allows toxins to enter circulation, causing inflammation.
- In men, this inflammation can lower testosterone, impacting sexual function and desire.