Sexual Health 101

Sexual Health 101

“Let’s Unlearn Sex Ed”

Sexual health is an extremely broad topic, and condensing that down into something interesting to read instead of a novel of facts and statistics is a dauntingly difficult task. In a nutshell, sexual health is the ability to embrace and safely enjoy our sex lives as a cornerstone of our physical and emotional health.

‘Sexuality’ itself includes much more than just physical sex, it is emotional connections to other human beings, and includes respecting and recognising the sexual rights and responsibilities we all share. The ‘health’ part includes making responsible, informed decisions to ensure your sexual wellbeing is maintained. This is different for everyone, but the broad scope usually covers: Consent, STD prevention and treatment, as well as unwanted pregnancies, and also involves discussing sexual health with partners and healthcare professionals.

There’s nothing sexier than safety, and as an adult, having sex comes with responsibilities if it is to be done in a safe, sane, and respectful manner. Obviously, I’m not a replacement for your healthcare professional, however this is an easy to ready and digestible guide that covers the basics of enjoying safe sex, keeping yourself safe, and learning the Sex Ed you certainly didn’t get in high school!

 

Consent

Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity. Consent should be clearly and freely communicated. A verbal and affirmative expression of consent can help both you and your partner to understand and respect each other’s boundaries.

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What is Sexual Health: Consent

 

Condoms

If you can think it, it probably has a condom form, so for the sake of the article we’re just going to focus on the basics of what condoms will work for you and your anatomy. From there you can step into the world of fun stuff: Textures, Glow-In-The-Dark, and extra slippery stuff!

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What is Sexual Health: Condoms

 

Personal Hygiene

The low-down on how to keep yourself safe, and to keep things healthy. This article covers everything from sensitivities, to STI testing, and the steps you can take to prevent infection or health issues for yourself!

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What is Sexual Health: Personal Hygiene

 

 

Toy Hygiene

Cleaning your sex toys properly is the only non-negotiable when it comes to pleasure… because well, obviously it’s coming into contact with our most intimate areas! This guide covers how we keep them clean, and all the different ways you can clean them to suit your lifestyle!

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What is Sexual Health: Toy Hygiene

 

 

Final Thoughts

As you can see there are a lot of element that come into play during sexual encounters, and looking after the wellbeing of your own sexual organs. Consent, condoms, personal hygiene, and toy hygiene are just a few of the elements – I could probably go on all day. However, this is an easy-to-read, digestible basic summary of how to look after you and your partners sexual health.

If you have anymore questions or are looking for advice please contact the team on our FREE-CALL line 1800 666 069.

 

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