Sexual Health: Handy Tips To Take Care Of Your Vulva and Vagina

Ladies! Listen up! It's time to talk about one of the most important parts of your body--the vulva and the vagina. Yea, they're two separate things. Bet you didn't know that, did you?

So, let's start with a little knowledge. Then we'll move on to tips that will keep your p**sy peppy. The parts comprising the vulva include the labia minor, labia majora, the mons pubis (or, as some call it, the pubic mound), the clitoris, the clitoral hood, the vaginal opening and the female perenium, which leads to the anus (an often unmentioned sexual organ).

Think of your vulva as the pleasure zone. Although each woman's nerves are dispersed differently throughout the vulva--explaining why each woman needs something different to reach orgasm--many women have a concentration of nerves in the clitoris.

The vagina, on the other hand is where all of the medical stuff is held. The vagina includes the urethra, the pubic bone, the bladder, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix and the "elusive" g-spot. As it's clearly laid out, this is, in simplest terms the baby factory. It's where the biological magic happens. And, for some women, who are lucky, it is also a source for orgasms that can, at times, be more intense than those caused by clitoral stimulation.

Now that the biology lesson is finished, here are some tips on avoiding common problems:

1) Stay away from using scented or anti-bacterial body washes in that area of your body--even on a new erotic piercing. Anti-bacterial soaps can kill the good bacteria that your body naturally produces, causing yeast infections.

2) Try using polyurethane condoms. They are a little more expensive, but tend the material is less irritating than latex for some women. Either way, using condoms is very important and can protect against STDs, pregnancy and stress associated with worrying about either of those problems.

3) If sexual food play sparks your interest, be very careful. Sugars contained naturally in produce and sugars in other food products can cause a lot of vaginal irritation. Along the same lines, look at the ingredients when buying lube. If you are prone to yeast infections, a water-based lube may be the best choice.

4) Always wipe from front to back. Also, when engaging in analyngus or anal play of any kind, take precautions to not bring UTI-causing bacteria into the vulva area.

5) Always urinate post-coitus. It flushes your bladder of any bacteria introduced into your system during sex, thus helping to prevent UTIs.

6) If you are prone to yeast infections, stay away from spermicides. They can cause a painful morning after.

7) Wear panties with cotton lining, as they let your vulva breath. If you feel really adventurous, try going sans-panties every now and then. It can even boost how sexy you feel.

8) Never skip an annual pap smear. Period.

9) Look at your vulva with a hand mirror every now and then. It's good to be aware of what you look like. It can help you spot problems.

10) If you do have a yeast infection or a UTI, stay away from sexual intercourse for a few days (at least). Engaging in vaginal sex when battling these infections can cause them to get worse.

source: examiner

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