This is a very sensitive subject at the forefront of everyone’s mind, but this week is Sexual Health Week and everyone is looking for answers and holistic treatments. It is important to state that you should always consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as excessive itching, swellings, bumps or blisters appearing, unusual discharge or blood. These are common symptoms of some very serious STIs that need medical attention. You should also listen to your body and regularly check for any changes to your delicate yoni tissue. EmpressBody has taken the time to answer some questions about sexual health and offer some holistic remedies to the more minor ones.
What exactly is an STI or an STD?
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed on through unprotected sex (not using a condom) or genital contact. Some STIs include:
- Chlamydia
- Genital Warts
- Genital Herpes
- Gonorrhea
- HIV
- Pubic Lice
- Syphilis
When Should I Go to a Sexual Health Clinic?
For women the symptoms you should always look out for are:
- Yellow or green discharge from your vagina or unusual smelling discharge
- Bleeding during intercourse
- Pain during intercourse
- Pain in your lower abdomen
- Pain when passing urine
- Itching, burning or tingling on your yoni
- Blisters, sores or lumps around your yoni
- Black powder or tiny white dots in your underwear (this could be the droppings or eggs of pubic lice)
Men should consult their doctor if they experience:
- Discharge from the penis
- Pain in the testicles
- Pain when passing urine
- Itching, burning or tingling on the penis
- Blisters, sores or lumps around the penis
- Black powder or tiny white dots in your underwear (this could be the droppings or eggs of pubic lice)
It is also important to note that not everyone will experience the same STI symptoms, and some may not experience any. You should make the effort to get checked if:
- you have had unprotected sex with a new partner
- You or your sexual partner have had sex with someone else without using a condom
- Your sexual partner has any symptoms
- You're planning to get pregnant and may have been at risk of infection
You should aim to get have an STI check and test for HIV every year as for many STIs the quicker you catch them (if you have no symptoms) the less damage they can do.
EmpressBody’s Number 1 Sexual Health Tip: Always Wear a Condom!
One of the simplest ways to prevent STIs is to use a condom when engaging in intercourse. It acts as a barrier between both sets of genitals preventing the spreading and contact with STIs. They are also extremely effective in preventing pregnancy.
And … Always Pee after Sex
By urinating both before and after and sex, the urine stream instantly mechanically cleanses and flushes the bacteria that could enter the urethra, which is where you urinate from preventing UTIs.
How can EmpressBody help?
Whilst none of our products can help with an STI (you should always consult a doctor for STI treatment), we can help you if you get a yeast infection. A yeast infection is not considered an STI, because you can get a yeast infection without having sex. But you can get a yeast infection from your sexual partner. Condoms and dental dams may help prevent getting or passing yeast infections through vaginal, oral, or anal sex.
EmpressBody Recommends for Yeast Infections:
The EmpressBody pH Balance Bundle For ailments such as Yeast,BV, Thrush, excess discharge or can be used as preventive measure to keep your yoni balanced.
The EmpressBody pH Balance Bundle contains:
15ml Elixir Oil
6 Detox Pearls
Empowering Wand
Sensitive Yoni Wash
25ml Spirulina Powder
More Information on Each Product’s Benefits:
15ml Elixir Oil
Soothes irritation
Assists in preventing infections
Natural lubricant that can be used during intercourse
Rids excess discharge, Strengthens vaginal tissues
Prevention of painful intercourse
MoisturiserAnti-inflammatory
Cleansing properties
Anti-FungalToner& Rejuvenator
6 Detox Pearls
EmpressBody pearls work by the specially selected herbs creating a pulling effect that draws toxins,bad bacteria, dead cells, old bloodclots,mucus and more from your yoni while at the same time tightening your yoni and deterring vaginal dryness and other ailments
Click here to read more about EmpressBody Detox Pearls.
Empowering Wand
Natural and gentle way to cleanse, tighten and keep your honeypot smelling sweet.
Helps to rid Yoni (vagina) of BV, foul odour and melasma. Tightens Yoni Cleans the vagina Environment and Balances Ph Regulate Menstrual cycle Improves elasticity in the Yoni Enhanced Sexual Sensation Enhanced Lubrication Stimulates the female hormone and delays aging Eliminates toxins Helps Renew Yoni cells
Sensitive Yoni Wash
EmpressBody™ Yoni Wash (Vaginal wash) has 100% Organic natural ingredients, which will help maintain a healthy pH Balance, support the natural acidity and aid in preventing bacteria build up or yeast infections.
25ml Spirulina Powder
Spirulina offers health benefits to practically every organ and bodily function. Spirulina has long been revered for its ability to strengthen the immune system. Spirulina Reduces inflammation and eases PMS symptoms and also eases the passage of waste through the digestive system, thereby reducing stress on the entire system.
Click here to read more about how to prevent Thrush