Did you know that sexual health counts to overall health and yet it is the most neglected subject many women tend to ignore? While many factors are disturbing a female’s sexual life, ETV Sukhibhava contacted Dr. Rahul Reddy, andrologist to know the six major aspects that can allow a woman to lead a happy and healthy sexual life.
It’s all in the “Right Food” Dr. Reddy says, “Food is one part which most Indian women tend to misbalance. Our food habits define the amount of nutrition the body gets and this can determine a female’s overall body functioning. Foods rich in vitamins are essential to a female body to maintain the right balance between her body and the hormones.
Tip: Specific foods like methi help females to increase the female sex hormone estrogen.
Exercise is the “Basic”
Exercise is a must if you want to maintain a balanced hormonal system in the body. Lack of exercise in females can lead to hormonal imbalances and that can hamper their sexual life to a severe extend. Hormonal imbalance can harm a female body resulting in disturbed overall health and which is why exercise in females is always a must. Basic exercises like walking (Minimum 20 minutes) are advised to females as exercise is the fuel to maintain a regular hormonal balance in their body.
Tip: Walking itself can count to minimum exercise.
“Stress-free” life is the new mantra
Stress can hamper your sexual life. Stress can also lead to hormonal imbalance which can trigger the sexual dysfunction in females. This is why these days’ generation are advised to perform activities that ease their stress and tensions. Stress can emotionally and physically weaken one’s body and which is why a stress-free life achieves a healthy sexual life.
Tip: Indulging in activities known as stress busters can relieve stress. Sex itself is a stress buster.
Enhancing the relationship with the partner is vital
Open communication in a relationship is always appreciated. Likewise, it should always be welcomed in sexual matters too. Understanding the desires, interests, and dislikes of the partner can play a major role in maintaining a happy and healthy sexual life.
Tip: Open discussion is the key
Hygiene and Vaginal Health
Maintaining good vaginal health is always important for a female to stay away from any STD’s and do not fall prey to the UTI’s. These infections play the bothering part in one’s sexual life and which is why hygiene after and before sex leads to a happy sexual life.
Tip: Clean the vagina before and after intercourse
Vitamins are the catalysts to a have a healthy body
Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, B3, and Vitamin A and minerals like magnesium are the essential vitamins to any female. These help in boosting the libido and also to regulate the sex hormones in females.
Tip: Foods rich in these vitamins can help a female to achieve a healthy sexual life
You can reach out to Dr. Rahul Reddy with your queries at andrologistdoctor@gmail.com
