health benefits<\/a>. A healthy sex life can help lower blood pressure, improve sleep, boost the immune system, and relieve stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOk, so sex can literally improve your health \u2013 if that\u2019s not wellness, I don\u2019t know what is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But we don\u2019t need a bunch of scientific studies to understand that fundamentally, in order to feel our best, we need to experience pleasure. So it\u2019s important to have accessible tools with which to do that, like having sex \u2013 with yourself or others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being able to tap into a state of pleasure helps you deal with stress, blow off steam, and break up any rut you may be in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think of all the benefits that you get from yoga classes, massages, hikes, or whatever wellness tools you have. Can you take that understanding, and apply it to your sex life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is power in pleasure. That is the power of sex as a wellness tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emphasizing pleasure in sexual wellness means that there doesn\u2019t have to be any rhyme or reason to how and when you have sex, just simply wanting to feel good is reason enough<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEmphasizing pleasure breaks up the awkwardness, stigma, and discomfort, of talking and learning about sexual health topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because when it comes down to it, sexual wellness cannot be compartmentalized. Pleasure is just as important as safety. Holistic sexual wellness encompasses all this and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNow that you have a clearer idea of what sexual wellness means, it\u2019s time for a little self-reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grab your journal and give yourself some space to reflect on these questions. You can discuss them with friends or your partner after, to create some dialogue around tricky questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When navigating your constantly evolving sexual wellness journey, some awesome questions to ask yourself are\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat does sexual wellness mean to me?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHow do my sexuality and the ways I express it affect my overall wellbeing?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat sexual health topics do I need to learn more about?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat sexual experiences do I want to have?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat feels good to me?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBe honest, and have grace for yourself. Sexual wellness, after all, is an ever-evolving journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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