Mental health and general well-being are all the rage these days and for good reasons. Keeping fit, practicing meditation, taking supplements, spending quality time with friends, and getting outdoors are excellent ways of boosting your general wellness. But what about sexual wellness?
Fortunately, we don’t live in the 19th century anymore! We can acknowledge and celebrate the importance of sexual health. Your sexual self-care and general wellness hugely impact your sex life (and your general outlook on life). In short, sexual wellness matters.
In this article, we’re going to provide a guide to a healthier, happier sex life through sexual self-love. Let’s dive into the dos and must-dos of intimate care!
What is Sexual Wellness Anyway?
A quick session with your trusty old silicone vibrator or your dominant hand may feel great, but this isn’t enough to achieve sexual wellness. Essentially, sexual wellness is defined as “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.”
There are two distinct pillars of long-lasting sexual well-being—physical sexual wellness and mental sexual wellness. We’ll dive into them both below.
Aspects of physical sexual wellness can include overall health, access to contraception, lack of or treatment for STIs, a satisfying masturbation routine, and access to sexual wellness products like sex toys. Physical sexual wellness also includes the quality of partnered sex.
Mental sexual wellness encapsulates emotional and social sexual wellness. When assessing your mental sexual health, ask yourself the following:
- How is your sexual self-esteem?
- How comfortable are you with your own body?
- How comfortable are you showing your body to others?
- How is your general healthcare?
- Do you feel comfortable exploring adult toys?
Mental sexual wellness can be just as important as the physical. A well-balanced social and emotional state surrounding sex and masturbation will free you up to explore your body.
When all of these aspects of sexual wellness are in balance, you will have an improved mindset around your sexual well-being. You will experience heightened pleasure, a boost in mood, and other improvements in your life.
The Benefits of Prioritizing Your Pleasure
Investing in your skincare routine gives you glowing, healthy skin. Investing in your workout routine gets you a strong, healthy body. Investing in your sexual wellness gets you benefits like:
- Reduced guilt and shame
- Higher stamina
- Stress relief
- Improved relationships
- Higher self-confidence
- Increased pleasure
Don’t wait until Valentine’s Day or a sign from God to finally start investing in your sexual wellness. You deserve all these benefits and more. Remember, sexual health and wellness are foundational needs for almost everyone.
Taking time to prioritize your orgasm isn’t a selfish act or something that comes naturally to everyone. It’s a vital aspect of your life that may take a little elbow grease to get right. Don’t worry. At Fleshlight, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people up their sexual wellness game. We’ll help you, too.
Navigating the World of Sexual Wellness
Let’s get started on upping your sexual wellness game. The first step is getting the right products, which we know can be a bit overwhelming. (There are so many titillating devices out there.)
Despite the endless possibilities, we’ve made it simple to find the perfect tools for enhancing pleasure. Here are just some of our best sellers for male-identifying persons, female-identifying persons, and everyone in between:
Ideal sex toys for women:
- G-spot vibrator: These nifty gadgets are ideal for penetrating the vagina and curving just right to hit the precious G-spot. These vibrators make it easy to get a vaginal orgasm, eliminating frustration and sexual dissatisfaction.
- Bullet vibrators: Welcome to the future of female sexual wellness. The bullet vibrator is transportable, discreet, and incredibly pleasurable. These features make it easy to get your sexual fix from anywhere.
The best sex toys for men:
- Silicone-based pocket pussy: Ah, the classic pocket pussy. These masturbation sleeves will grip and tease your dick into a powerful orgasm. They perfectly mimic the exact sensations of a real vagina (with some modeled after your favorite porn star).
- Blowjob simulator: It’s hard to beat the pure, unadulterated satisfaction that comes from good head. When you lack a partner (or yours is a little toothy), the blowjob simulator steps in to give top like you’ve never felt before. It’s sexual well-being on a whole other level.
Sex toys and products for everyone:
- Water-based lube: Personal lubricant is essential for almost every masturbatory act. Always ensure that you have high-quality lube to keep yourself safe and satisfied.
- Dildo: The classic dildo can be used by anyone in a variety of ways. Part of sexual wellness is exploration, and the dildo lets you explore your erogenous zones, anus, vagina, and more.
All of these adult toys offer fun and novel ways to get off and boost your sexual wellness.
Self-Care Tips for Sexual Wellness
It’s one thing to know that sexual wellness is important, and it’s another to actively focus on it. Changing habits can be tough. And exploring your wild side can be even tougher.
We’ve gathered the best sexual care tips to help you out:
- Make it routine: We don’t mean routine as in ‘boring,’ we just mean regular. Your sexual wellness practice should be a consistent, regular habit.
- Set aside time: Part of making any routine is dedicating time to an activity. Set aside at least 30 minutes every day to explore your sexual side.
- Practice mindfulness: Sometimes even orgasming can become dull and tiring. When you start to disconnect from yourself, it helps to practice mindfulness. Think about the sensations, dive into your imagination, and make goals for your sessions.
- Explore resources: There is tons of content online that can help you with sexual exploration and wellness. Check out new porn, smut, how-to masturbate guides, and the hottest news in the world of kink.
- Dare yourself to try: Challenge yourself to explore new toys, sensations, fantasies, and self-fucking methods. Your overall wellness will increase when you get out of your comfort zone.
These self-care tips will help you optimize your sexual wellness practice and get the absolute most out of masturbation.
Overcoming Common Challenges
Every sexual wellness journey has its ups and downs. Remember, you aren’t alone in these issues, and there’s always a path forward to greater sexual well-being. Below, we’ll discuss some of the most common challenges.
Performance anxiety is a super common issue. It’s caused by lots of different situations, including aging, potential health problems, past trauma, and poor confidence. At Fleshlight, we offer stamina training toys and sound advice to help with performance.
First, practice makes perfect. Second, there’s nothing wrong or abnormal with performance issues. Lastly, consider speaking to your doctor if your sexual anxiety does not lessen.
Low libido causes individuals to lack sexual desire in moments when they would otherwise be turned on. For some, this is totally normal, and it’s important to be mindful when your libido is low. For others, it can be caused by stress, illness, or medication. All of these are treatable. Consider speaking to a medical provider and prioritizing your overall physical health.
Body image issues are another common problem that people face. Many struggle with their body image for years and years, and it can totally affect your sexual wellness. Try to focus on positive thinking. Surround yourself with people and partners that encourage you. And during masturbation, focus on how good your body makes you feel.
No matter what challenges come up during your sexual journey, you’re not alone, and there are ways to increase your sexual wellness.
Embrace Your Sexual Side with Fleshlight
Your sexual wellness is a vital aspect of your overall health, and now you have the tools to increase wellness and thrive. At Fleshlight, we’re dedicated to supporting your journey to sexual wellness, whether this includes boosting your sexual confidence or opening the door to powerful orgasms.
Your pleasure is our business. Browse Fleshlight’s collection, and let pleasure guide you to a more fulfilling life.