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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Feb 24, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- A University of Arkansas researcher has published a study on how exercise affects sexual self-esteem and self-perception.
"Much of the research that has been done has focused on sexual satisfaction and desired frequency of sexual behavior due to improvements in physiological functioning as a result of exercise," says Tina Penhollow, whose study appears in the latest volume of the Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality.
"There's plenty of research out there on the health benefits of fitness, but not much research into how exercise can improve perceptions of oneself sexually."
The study, which included 408 undergraduate students, found that college students who exercise frequently and see themselves as physically fit are more likely to rate themselves higher with regard to sexual performance and sexual desirability than those who exercise less and don't rate themselves as fit.
Copyright 2005 by United Press International.
