Many people on social media equate sex after dinner to a delightful 'dessert.' It might also feel like a romantic idea to take your partner out on a dinner date to ensure intimate time together after the meal. However, the very thought of it can be suffocating if you had a heavy meal, and, as the popular meme goes, 'post-dinner intimacy is mostly post-dinner nap.' Jokes aside, experts say that sex after a heavy meal at night could adversely affect your performance and satisfaction level. Apparently, blood mostly flows to your digestive system after dinner to process the food. The blood flow to the sex organs would be reduced post-dinner, which leads to a lack of stimulation and orgasm.

Intimacy issues between partners
The increased levels of insulin and serotonin hormones may bring down your energy levels. Fatigue and exhaustion could even lead to intimacy issues between the partners. It would be severe in those who consume solid food items, as digesting these dishes takes longer. The article says that sex may not become an enjoyable experience if the partners suffer from bloating or gas troubles after dinner.
The drop in testosterone and oestrogen levels as you age may also affect your sexual desires. Besides, the blood flow to the organs gets reduced. Sex life could also become boring and dull if you choose to have sex post-dinner regularly.

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Our hormone levels, energy and mood improve during the early morning and the first half of the day. The intimacy and attraction between the partners would be better if you have sex during these hours.
In case your busy schedules allow you to have sex only at night, then make sure to have a lighter dinner. Embraces, kisses, caressing, and massaging could keep the attraction alive between the partners. Moreover, partners should be willing to open up to each other about their sexual preferences and needs. Exercising daily increases the blood flow and stimulates the production of endorphins, making the body and mind ready for sexual intercourse. Practising breathing techniques would reduce stress before sex and keep you excited for the special moments. 

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