How to take care of my intimate health

Female sexual health

How to take care of my intimate health : As we know, women’s health requires specific attention and care, but we can often have doubts about it. As women, we are exposed to countless problems, such as different types of cancer: ovarian, breast, cervical; eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia; menstrual problems; pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum; contraception, etc.

Habits to promote women’s health

There are good habits that we can use to maintain our health and well-being  , since many of the diseases or conditions that affect women can be prevented through the lifestyle we lead. Some of them are : How to take care of my intimate health ?

• Eat a healthy diet: The foods we eat cause many diseases such as some types of cancer, diabetes, arterial problems, heart disease, etc. Therefore, choosing to eat healthy foods greatly improves the quality of life.
• Practice safe sex : As we know, some sexually transmitted diseases affect women more than men, which is why it is recommended to have only one sexual partner and ensure that he or she does not have STDs, and also use a condom to avoid contracting an infection and also prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
• Breast cancer: This type of cancer greatly affects women’s health , as it occurs much more frequently in women; therefore, it is considered important to perform breast self-examination  and also to have a mammogram from time to time.
• Perform the Pap test regularly: Your doctor will determine how often it is appropriate to perform it; however, it is important to perform it once you have an active sexual life.
• Perform complete physical exams: it is necessary to perform exams to determine the person’s health. This should be done at least once a year. In addition, the doctor will indicate which exams are required.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products: this helps prevent mouth, throat and lung cancer, heart disease and pulmonary emphysema.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: it helps prevent liver and throat cancer, as well as car accidents, etc.

We hope that the above information is very useful in ensuring women’s health. Take care of yourself! Love yourself! Gynecology and regular medical visits can contribute to improving women’s health and well-being.