Instructor Paa Kwasi Siaw Ankomah, Founday Peekay Fitness Group

When it comes to achieving sexual satisfaction, most married women have no idea that physical exercise play a huge role in getting that wonderful experience in their bedrooms.

Yet, Paa Kwasi Siaw Ankomah, a fitness instructor and founder of the Peekay Fitness Group in Koforidua, sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of marital life – how physical fitness directly impacts sexual satisfaction for married women.

Speaking to The Spectator in an exclusive interview, Mr Ankomah shared his concerns about the growing number of women who neglect exercise, leading to diminished libido and difficulty achieving orgasm.

According to him, these issues were contributing factors to infidelity and divorce, problems that were increasingly prevalent in the country.

M. Ankomah explained that many women experienced a shift in priorities once they get married, especially after having children, adding that the demands of both home and work life often led them to de-prioritise their sexual health and intimacy with their husbands.

This neglect, he warned, has far-reaching consequences, including a decrease in sexual desire and satisfaction, which can strain marital relationships.

The instructor emphasised that a sedentary lifestyle, which was common among many married women, significantly impacts their sexual health.

He pointed out that many women are enduring unhappy marriages, staying only for the sake of their children, rather than thriving in relationships marked by mutual satisfaction and joy.

He explained that the lack of regular exercise could lead to a decrease in testosterone levels, a hormone essential for sexual desire, weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, and reduced blood flow, all of which make it more challenging to achieve orgasm.

Additionally, the stress that often accompanied a lack of physical activity can further diminish sexual health.

Mr Ankomah suggested that these unspoken truths needed to be addressed to improve the quality of many marriages.

One of the key ways to do this, he argued, was by encouraging married women to incorporate routine exercises into their lives, and noted that exercise can have a transformative impact on sexual drive, boosting interest in sexual activities and enhancing overall well-being.

“Regular physical activity improves circulation, which is crucial for boosting blood flow to the genitals and enhancing sexual arousal. It also releases endorphins, which elevate mood and reduce stress, both essential for a healthy sex drive. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through exercise can also play a critical role in improving orgasmic function.”

Mr Ankomah further proposed that efforts to empower women should extend beyond political and economic spheres to include their sexual health.

He suggested the creation of empowerment fitness clubs, where women could come together to focus on their physical and sexual health, ensuring that they remained active and satisfied in their marriages.

Mr Ankomah noted that by prioritising their physical health, married women can enhance their sexual satisfaction, leading to happier, more fulfilling marriages.

By Ama Takyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman