Self-care is an important way to relax and take time for you, whether that be a walk in the park, a journal, or a date.
Another perfect self-care activity is sex toys. If you want to relax after a long day, recharge, or just feel amazing, self-touch is a free and easy way to feel blissful. Women enjoy and use sex toys just as much as men, but female masturbation is very often left out of sex education. The stigma surrounding it makes the topic seem too “taboo” for popular culture (or even conversations with friends!), causing embarrassment and fear among women to explore their bodies.
However, sex toys are the best way to build a strong sexual connection with yourself and your partner. Whether you use a vibrator and lube or do it alone, finding time for pleasure should be a top priority. Self-care is about listening to your body and meeting its needs. Here’s how sex toys go a step further:
Masturbation helps prevent cervical infections and relieves urinary tract infections by stretching the cervix and flushing out bacteria-filled cervical mucus. Use only lubricants instead of saliva to avoid disrupting the natural pH of your vagina which can lead to yeast infections. Sex toys have also been linked to improved cardiovascular health and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The contractions from sex toys strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and support the uterus, bladder, and bowels (also known as incontinence and reproductive health). There are plenty of good reasons to include sex toys in your training program.
Finding what turns you on and exploring different kinds of orgasms can help you orgasm more regularly. Who doesn’t want that? Masturbation can also be an important tool for healing from trauma by replacing memories of negative sexual experiences with positive ones. When you know what pleases you and can clearly express it, it becomes easier to ask your partner for what you want.
Intimate contact with your body promotes mindfulness and helps you tune into your physical needs, sexual or otherwise. Think of it as meditation. Just sexy. Loving your own body can be hard, but sex toys help spread much-needed body positivity by proving that the body is capable of giving itself pleasure. Sit in front of the mirror and enjoy the view.
