The sex-positive movement has transformed our sexual landscape in the last few years, and too, our focus on sexual health. As we crack the lid off human sexuality and its myriad of expressions, liberated cultural attitudes toward sex are mounting.
A healthy and natural approach to what we do in the bedroom has blossomed around notions of personal choice and pleasure. This includes a growing awareness of safer, better informed, and healthier sex.
A New ‘Healthy & Natural’ Approach
Since the dawn of modern science, women’s sexual concerns have been a mysterious topic. Historically dismissed in the doctor’s office with little to no practical advice for sexual happiness. Blind spots in knowledge surrounding women’s sexual issues still exist today. But these gaps in wisdom are now being filled by sex-positive theorists, researchers and activists. Women’s sexual health concerns, from everyday irritations to painful sexually debilitating conditions, are now bravely discussed and advocated for without fear of shame or embarrassment. Hurrah!
The Reckoning of Women’s Sexual Health
As society becomes more open and norms surrounding sex evolve, our focus on how we experience our bodies. No longer do we resign bodily worries to the backbenches of our daily lives for fear of embarrassment or shame. Equipped with an expanding resource of sex education at our fingertips, we are fast becoming scholars of our vaginas. And we are on a quest for the utmost in sexual health, pleasure and happiness! The market has responded with the recent boom of the sex-toy industry. This industry has finally started to appreciate the fundamental role of vaginal health in sexual satisfaction.
Feeling the Drought?
We are more sexually active these days, but our bodies still require a delicate natural balance. Vaginal dryness and irritation are common yet complicated problems to address. It can leave us feeling shame, disappointment and inadequacy. Sometimes it can often cause discomfort during sex and masturbation. If it’s happened to you, you’re not alone. 17% of women ages 18 to 50 and 25% of women ages 50 to 59 have experienced vaginal dryness during sex, according to Women’s Health Concern.
Each person’s natural moisture level is individual to them, but there are plenty of reasons you may be feeling uncomfortable down there. So, how can you take control of your vaginal health?
Here’s 10 Tips for a Finer Vagina:
A dry mouth means a dry va-jay-jay so stay hydrated!
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake for women is 2.7 litres of fluids. So, get glugging, Sis.
2. Kickstart your way back to a finer vagina. Cheat your bouts of dryness by investing in a pH balanced vaginal moisturiser like Balance Activ Gel with Hyaluronic acid to quench her thirst.
Good hygiene is what? FUNDAMENTAL!
3. Be sure to wipe from front to back. And when on your period, change your sanitary products regularly.
4. Be sure your clothing isn’t too tight. This increases your body temperature and moisture around your private parts. Therefore potentially leading to an increased risk of a pesky yeast infection (thrush).
Breathable Undies = Happy Fanny!
5. Hot and damp conditions are super bad for your intimate area. So you should avoid hot baths or hot tubs. Changing out of wet clothes is also very important. Change out of your activewear and into dry clothes right away. Cotton underwear is your best friend as it doesn’t hold onto heat or moisture, so it will help keep you dry.
Keep That Douche Away From Your Jush!
6. Be wary of douching as it disrupts the natural flora in your vagina by removing the good bacteria that are there to fight off infections. This is therefore leaving you susceptible to infections. Try using a pH balancing gel such as MultiGyn Flora Plus to keep your lady garden on top form.
7. Avoid perfumed feminine products and toiletries around your vagina as they can irritate the delicate skins around this area, and harsh chemicals will disrupt your bacterial flora. These products include bubble baths, soaps, sprays, and even some tampons and pads.
Let’s Not Beat Around The Bush… Antibiotics Cause Yeast Infections
8. Only use antibiotics when you must and opt for topical antibiotic preparations where possible. Systemic antibiotics destroy the bacterial flora throughout your body, including your vagina. Therefore leaving your vagina susceptible to irritating infections. In addition, a wide range of medications and conditions impact your vaginal health. So be sure to consult a doctor regarding your prescriptions and symptoms.
Silicone, Steel & Glass = Hypoallergenic, Hygienic, Non-abrasive and Orgasmic!
9. Where sex toys are concerned, opt for silicone, glass or stainless steel. These materials are non-porous to avoid nasty bacterial build-up. They are silky smooth for comfort, hypoallergenic, and easy to clean. We highly recommend our sparkling range of glass toys, Glacier by Bondara, for beautiful orgasmic goodies!
pH Balance for Pussy Power!
10. When choosing your lubricant, slather on some vagina-kind pH balanced lubes with natural ingredients for extra pleasure without the risk of causing an infection that perfumed and flavoured lubes can cause. Within the Bondara range, we especially recommend Pjur and Durex’s Naturals range to get you off while keeping your vagina tip-top!
