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9 Workouts for Better Sex

Here, the fitness classes and crazes to help you tap into your sensual side, boost confidence and look good naked

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Burlesque What It Is: Burlesque is a dance with roots in vaudeville performance. "There's a lot of stuff that calls itself 'burlesque' that would be better classified as 'go-go dancing' or 'dirty dancing,'" says Nicole LaBonde, burlesque instructor and creator of CA*BARRE*ET Fitness. Her hybrid burlesque-fitness class consists of a leg warm-up at the ballet barre, moving onto a vintage-inspired cardio dance session, where you learn full burlesque routines (which sometimes use fun props like chairs, boas and gloves). "We must remember, burlesque is about the tease," says LaBonde. "It's tongue-in-cheek."

Bedroom Benefits: Burlesque is great for women who need to work on their confidence when taking control in the bedroom (as opposed to being controlled). "Burlesque is not about him. It's about you: You in control, you feeling good, you expressing," says LaBonde. This is important for women who have a hard time putting their sexual needs first.

Burlesque also "emphasizes coordination and gracefulness, which help you carry yourself better in the bedroom," says LaBonde. "Developing a sense of your own sensuality, and knowing how you like to express that through your body, will lead to a healthier intimate life."

Who Should Do It: Burlesque choreography is simple and easy to pick up, but it's best suited to those with an interest in dance. The workout is aerobic and involves a lot of legwork, so women focused on toning their legs can especially benefit.

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