Women's_Health

Poor Hygiene. Women’s body is generally more susceptible to health or hygiene problems as compared to men. Hence, it becomes equally important for females to take care of their personal hygiene. When we talk about personal hygiene, it sometimes does not include what is known as sexual hygiene. Sexual hygiene is one important factor that cannot be ignored in a woman’s body, otherwise can result to various health problems. There are simple and easy ways by which you can maintain personal as well as sexual hygiene. Sexual hygiene is also known as vaginal hygiene as it focuses on cleanliness and maintenance of vagina and its surroundings areas to prevent infections. Vagina forms the reproductive part of the female body; hence, a good vaginal hygiene should always be the priority. It is also advised to use female friendly products that are mild with no side effects. Though the procedure of intimate washing seems to be quite simple, it must be performed according to some certain rules connected with peculiarities of female anatomy and reproductive function. You should know that womb cavity is sterile and any virus or bacterium got in it is likely to provoke various problems connected with carrying of pregnancy. So only spermatazoons are permitted in the uterus. Nature carries about female health: it created special guards which let spermatazoons in the uterus and simultaneously block the way of harmful bacteria and viruses. These guards are special bacteria populating the vagina. Normal microflora of this organ is 90 percent bacillus which excretes lactis acid. Vaginal acid environment disactivates most harmful bacteria, but does not damage spermatazoons. If for some reason vaginal environment becomes alcaline, then the number of lactis acid bacillus diminishes dramatically and other microbes fill up the rest of the space. This state is called dysbacteriosis. Only skin around the entrance to the vagina can be washed with soap. Wrong Underwear Choice. Clean underwear, along with comfortable clothes of good fabric should be selected over cheap ones.Do not wear synthetic trunks or at least wear them very seldom. Such an underwear prevents the skin from breathing and creates a favourable environment for harmful bacteria. Cotton underwear will help you avoid such troubles. Being Overweight. Often Female sexual dysfunction is caused by being overweight. It's true that most times overweight women do not want to be seen undressed and do not enjoy sexual activity at all. How a female feels about her body is key to her sexual well-being. Body image is a big part of female sexuality. If she does not feel comfortable with her body as it is, she is not likely to feel comfortable sharing it with someone else. Alcohol Abuse. Many people use alcohol to “loosen themselves up” in anticipation of having sex with a new partner, and it is a commonly held belief that alcohol is an aphrodisiac. But the actual sexual effects of alcohol are complicated, and there are many serious negative sexual consequences of drinking too much and drinking too often. As a woman, too much alcohol can make you very vulnerable. You run the risk of being raped, consenting to sex without even knowing it and engaging in very dangerous sexual activities. Poor Diet/ Lack of Exercise. A healthy sex life depends on good nutrition. Good nerve function, healthy hormone levels, and an unobstructed blood flow to the pelvic area are essential to sexual performance. To keep these systems in working order, a diet should be based on legumes, grain products, and other complex carbohydrates, with plenty of fruits and vegetables and modest levels of protein; this diet provides plenty of vitamins and minerals. Particularly important are citrus fruits for vitamin C to strengthen blood vessel walls, and low-fat dairy products, enriched or fortified cereals, whole grains, and green vegetables for riboflavin to maintain the mucous membranes that line the female reproductive tract. Fatigue and depression are common culprits in sexual complaints. These conditions are often linked, and both may be helped by a program of regular exercise, which stimulates the production of endorphins (mood-elevating brain chemicals).