I love wearing high heels, and I do so quite a lot, probably more than I don't. For one, most of my pants are too long to wear flats, and I don't want to spend the money on getting them hemmed. But more importantly, I like the way that they make me feel, they give me a sort of confidence and sexiness, that flats just can't offer. "When you put on a high heel, it makes life more exciting." -Manolo Blahnik
According to fitsugar.com there are also several benefits to wearing high heels as well:
Improved Baby-Making Muscles (and Sex Life!)
In 2008, Dr. Maria Angela Cerruto, a urologist at the University of Verona, Italy, studied 66 stiletto-strutting women under the age of 50 and concluded that wearing heels can help strengthen pelvic and abdominal muscles. To counter the elevated angle of the heel, women lean a little forward, thereby tightening abdominal muscles and tucking the pelvis under. This action increases the ability for pelvic muscles to contract, which leads to more gratifying sex, easier childbirth, and problems associated with urinary incontinence. The benefits of high heels are described as being similar to doing Kegels or holding Mula Bandha during yoga.
Stellar Calf Muscles
Walking in high heels engages calf muscles and gives the added bonus of making legs appear longer and leaner. Dr. Cerruto recommends wearing two- to three- inch heels, because anything over can increase the chance of injury. Also, make sure to stretch your calves out properly once the shoes come off, to help avoid injury.
Confidence Boost
For many women, wearing heels feels sexy...and powerful!
Pura Vida!
Alica Ryan, NTP
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