A doctor and beauty contestant in Brazil claims that taking regular ice baths has stimulated her “sexual appetite” and is “one of the best health practices.”
Dr. Camilla Lewin, 31, a physician and fitness professional, said that while ice baths are often used for muscle recovery, they can have a host of other benefits, including increased energy, improved blood flow and stronger libido.
Dr. Lewin, who also competed in Miss World Fitness 2022, said it improved her “sexual appetite” and believes “it’s one of the health best practices.”
She also said it’s an accessible technique that also boosts energy.
While her claims may seem bizarre, research suggests that this technique could actually lead to increased sexual arousal.
Dr. Camilla Lewin, a doctor and beauty contestant in Brazil, said ice baths can increase libido and improve blood flow to major organs
She originally started taking ice baths to treat muscle pain. However, she found that it boosted her sex drive.
“I’m an advocate of boosting our libido, of finding ways to pleasure ourselves,” she told NudePR.com.
“When I discovered this all-natural and hormone-free format, it was a great discovery for me.”
“Now I separate several bags of ice for my bathtub.”
Cold exposure stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) in men and women, which regulates testosterone production in men and ovulation in women.
Research suggests that a the woman’s sex drive increases as her LH levels spike.
In addition, exposure to cold can improve blood circulation, including in the genitals, which increases sexual stimulation.
Ice baths involve completely submerging yourself in a body of cold water. The practice is believed to reduce inflammation and heal injured tissues, especially after intense exercise.
According to a review in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Healthwater exerts pressure on the body, which promotes blood flow to major organs such as the heart, brain and lungs.
Dr. Lewin said a dip in the ice bath can also relieve swelling and redness, as well as sagging skin.
However, experts recommend limiting your time in an ice bath to just 10 to 15 minutes to avoid hypothermia, or a dangerous drop in body temperature that frostbite can cause if left untreated.