In Her Words

Pilates to Get Your Sex On

Workouts for a better sex life

-Judy McGuire

I don't know about you, but I've been horrified by all the gruesome things ladies are doing to their vaginas lately. From the grossly misnamed "vaginal rejuvenation" procedure to the g-spot shot, women are paying medical professionals to cut, tighten and adjust - all in a quest for great sex. Surely there must be a more pleasant way to make our bodies more receptive to the big O. And certainly that method wouldn't involve lasers or (ack!) otherwise maiming our delicate vag tissue.

There is an easier way. It's called Pilates. I'm sure you've heard of it, but what you probably haven't heard is that it's a great workout for what Oprah has dubbed your vajayjay (God, I hate that word!).

Clare Amory has been practicing Pilates for 10 years and began teaching four years ago. Last year she opened her own studio, Flesh and Bone, in scenic Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I caught up with her to get the skinny on how Pilates can impact a lady's sweet booty action.

Clare, tell me about Pilates - specifically, Pilates and sex. I've taken classes with you and you're always talking about the pelvic floor. This sounds vaguely dirty ...

The pelvic floor is made up of the muscles at the base of your pelvis. Some people hold a whole bunch of tension there, but if you have the ability to contract and fully release your pelvic floor at will, you're open to a whole bunch of new sensations.

The more familiar you are with what these muscles can do and how to use them, the more possibilities you have. read more...