It might surprise you to hear this, but your relationship with your genitals can have a huge impact on how you experience your body. We’ve all been fed an idea of what genitals ‘should’ look like—how they should feel, perform, and even smell.
Often our emotions will be paired with a behaviour, and a common practice for those who are feeling discomfort is to ‘body check’. This is the practice of looking at, touching, or evaluating our body multiple times a day.
We are anecdotally aware that many people experiment with psychoactive drugs and that a lot of people are interested in how they can be used during sex and intimacy.
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The genitals are a pretty low-maintenance body part, and really only require an external wash with mild soap and water to keep clean. So read on, and we’ll give you everything you need to know about vulva health.
If you menstruate, you might’ve had a similar experience and wondered whether your sex drive can be affected by your period.