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High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges

Promote overall health

Living a healthy lifestyle can lower your blood pressure and potentially improve your sex life. Try these healthy-lifestyle choices:

  • Do not smoke or use tobacco.
  • Eat healthy foods.
  • Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
  • Reduce the amount of salt in your diet.
  • Get regular exercise.
  • Lose extra pounds.

A healthy and fit body can boost your confidence and help you feel more attractive, which could also improve your sex life.