There are things we all can do to take charge of our sexual health right now. Sexual health is an important part of our overall health, as this blog has discussed many times. We at your favorite adult store, Badd Kitty, want you to take your sexual health seriously and make it a priority in your health care routine. Taking these steps may help you take charge of your personal sexual health and life.

• Have a favorite sex toy

Heck, have a few favorites. Getting to know your body by playing with toys can be a great way of taking control of your sexual health. Knowing what you like alone is a great step to getting more pleasure from sex with a partner. It is also important to sexual health to keep those toys clean. Do your research and find out the best products and techniques to keep those toys clean. Bacteria can accumulate on surfaces of sex toys and keeping them clean is very important.

• Communicate with your partner

We are all about communication around here. Communication is the key to getting what you want out of your sex life. Being able to talk to your sexual partner about what pleases you and what your limits are will always lead to a more satisfying sex life.

• Educate yourself about STIs

Knowing the signs and symptoms of STI's can put you at an advantage with your sexual health. Knowing how to spot when something is wrong and get to your health care provider early will almost always make a huge difference in any treatment you may need. This can not only help you get the earliest possible treatment, but can also help stop the spread of the infection to your partner or partners.

• Know about your odor

Everyone has an odor. Women especially can be embarrassed by this natural smell, but it is just that...natural. Being familiar with your body, and knowing when things change can be an early sign of a bacterial or PH imbalance. Keep track of your smells and be ready to talk to your health care provider about any changes without any embarrassment.

• Use lubrication

Liberal use of lubricant is very helpful to your sex life. Even if you are not having penetrative sex, lubrication can help with the pleasure. It is especially important during penetration. Plenty of lube will not only increase pleasure but keep you and your partner safe from micro tears in the delicate tissue of the vagina or anus. Just the right amount of slickness or friction creates the perfect sensation. Look for lubes with clean ingredients and helpful ingredients like olive leaf extract. This additive is found naturally to flush out “ bad” bacteria from the vagina, while maintaining the proper PH balance.

• Practice Kegel exercises

Both men and women can benefit from Kegel exercises. Strengthening the pelvic floor can help make sex more enjoyable and can benefit your bladder health as well.

Your sexual health is a big part of your overall health. Taking charge of that aspect of your health is an important part of a healthy life.

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