The truth is, life can be tiring.
By the time you get home at the end of the day, the average person is worn out. And whether you’ve been working all day in the office, engaging in physical labor, or facing high-pressure situations from morning to night (or all of the above), relaxing isn’t an indulgence — it’s a must.
But when it comes to relaxation, not all tips are created equal: different things work for different people. We have you covered for a variety of tips for de-stressing, re-charging, and getting back to that happy place.
Move Your Body
It might sound like a contradiction, but sometimes the best way to relax is to get a little exercise. A 30-minute walk, a quick workout in the gym, or busting out a few stretches can banish all of that tension you’ve been holding onto.
Exercise ramps up endorphins (those feel-good chemicals) and puts the brakes on cortisol (the stress hormone), both of which will leave you feeling much more in your happy zone. You don’t need to tackle a bootcamp class — even a ten-minute jog or a few minutes of yoga will do wonders for your mood.
Feed Yourself Right
After a long, stressful day, junk food may always seem like a good idea. However, during this time, your food can benefit the most from a nourishing, balanced meal.
Foods rich in magnesium, like spinach or almonds, complex carbs like sweet potatoes, or omega-3s, like salmon, are perfect as they naturally calm your nervous system. If you want to destress and relax, what better way than with a delicious meal? Make it a ritual by cooking something simple every evening and treating yourself to a healthy meal.
Create a Wind-Down Routine
Your brain needs time to understand that work is over. Light a candle. Take a hot shower. Slip into your pajamas. Silence your phone. Consistency helps. After a few days or weeks of doing the same thing, you’re telling yourself it’s time to go to sleep by going through this regular ritual.
Talk It Out (or Don’t)
For some of us, there’s nothing like venting to someone we trust. Talk to your partner. Call your mom.
A little laughter and light conversation can do wonders to adjust your mood and reduce swirling thoughts. If you get your energy from silence, that’s cool too. There’s no right way to spend time with yourself.
Pleasure as Stress Relief
Shall we talk about sex? Sexual pleasure is possibly one of the most underrated techniques for managing stress. Whether you have a partner or you’re flying solo, pleasure never fails to satisfy…and calm you down. Sex lowers blood pressure, helps you sleep, and releases endorphins and oxytocin, which are natural mood boosters and anxiety-reducers.
For some guys, using a male sex toy can amplify this relaxation effect and make it easier to really enjoy the me-time. To help you get there, there’s LOVE AND VIBES, the experts in male sex toys.
Their selection of stimulating items isn’t just designed to feel great. They’re also designed to help you learn how to really relax. Remember that you don’t have to feel guilty, be embarrassed, or perform. You’re allowed to completely let go and do whatever you feel like doing for the time you allocate to yourself.
Make Time for What You Love
A weekend at the spa isn’t the only way to relax. Sometimes, you can exercise, eat well, and connect with loved ones or yourself. Or, even pleasure yourself (or enjoy your partner) with male sex toys from expert brands like LOVE AND VIBES. There’s no one standard formula for everyone. After all, at the end of the day, you want to feel good inside and out.
