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It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of high heels.  They’re stylish, flirty and great for your posture and now according to experts, they’re better for your health and sex life, too!  We’ve all heard how damaging super-stilettos can be to feet but now experts are warning FLAT SHOES can be just as dangerous.

Foot docs are even urging people to strap on sexy heels to keep their feet healthy.

Podiatrists are alarmed at the rising number of foot injuries caused by plodding around in ballet pumps and flip flops. Although comfortable, flat shoes can cause severe foot pain, bunions, shooting pains in the shins, back aches and even arthritis

Mike O’Neill, consultant podiatric surgeon and spokesman for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said: “Over the last three to four years we’ve had a significant increase in the number of problems caused be wearing flat shoes such as ballet pumps or flip flops. I’ve seen three or four just in the last week.”

And ditching frumpy flats could also boost your sex life. Italian researchers (surprisingly enough) found women who wear a heel of one to two inches may have more fun between the sheets.

The body posture adopted while wearing heels improves the pelvic floor muscles, which help to create a mind-blowing climax.

Can flat shoes really be as bad as killer heels? Dr O’Neill explains: “Very flat shoes worn for long periods of time can cause problems, and very high heels worn for long periods of time can also cause problems. The feet aren’t designed to work in either. The ideal heel size is around an inch.”

He expects the problem to get worse as the weather warms up and people dig out their flip flops and trendy (I find them disgusting) “gladiator” sandals. These summer staples can be particularly bad news for our backs.

“We’re seeing more cases of people in their 20s and 30s going on holiday, wearing flip flops around the pool and coming back with serious back problems,” adds Dr O’Neill.

Flat shoes mess up our bodies in a number of ways. First, they cause people to shuffle instead of walk, which can ruin posture.

“If you wear shoes such as ballet pumps for a long time, the back of the shoe tends to wear down, and you end up shuffling along like an old lady wearing slippers.”

However, they inflict the most damage on feet. Flat shoes cause the feet to roll inwards, stretching ligaments and tendons. The stretched ligaments pull toes out of alignment with the rest of the foot, causing severe pain. This can eventually cause bunions. Bunions?? Now that’s not sexy!!

Break out the heels.  Carry a big bag; they’re trendy anyway and at the END of the night switch to flip flops if you must!