Taking Control of Your Intimate Health

We’re all personally responsible for our physical, intimate, and mental health. Most of the time, we choose to blame the weather for the dreadful flu, or our friends for the contagious infections. I know a number of us blame our age for the painful joint and backaches. We are, however, to blame for all the health complications we endure. Incorporating healthy living in your daily routine can prove to be a bit overwhelming at first, but the rewards are worth the sacrifice. Taking control of your health need not be boring. There are actually lots of fun in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. One advantage is you get to enjoy a stress-free life. As they say, health is wealth. Therefore, you must chase a healthy life before chasing the other earthly wealth.

Intimate health issues form one of the largest health complications in the world. The problem is that people rarely open up to such issues. We can partly blame our society. Growing up, no platforms were advocating for sexual health, especially for the youth. Most of us figured out the do’s and don’ts through the Internet. Trust me, there are thousands of women battling menstruation complications, and even more men suffering from erectile dysfunctions. Speaking out to friends, family, or even the doctors is only left for the very bold minority. With the rise in sexual complications, people need to be bold enough to face their intimate health complications. You’ll be surprised by how easy this could be.

Taking control of your intimate health gives you a kind of boldness most people can’t have. It ensures that you’re less stressed about the inevitable health risks. Here’s how to take control of your intimate and sexual health.

• Track your complications and progress.

It’s important to write down or just pay attention to the type of complication you’re facing. Tracking your menstrual date can help you find ways of reducing frequent cramping. Tracking the progress will help you check whether the medication is working.

• Do frequent STI tests.

If you’re sexually active, then keeping a frequent track of your intimate health is very important. Sexually transmitted diseases can be avoided. There are private home test kits that can help you maintain a personal track. Visit Self Collect to get a home STD testing kit. It is, however, important to ensure that your partner also does frequent tests to prevent the spread and danger of contacting a killer virus.

• See your doctor as often as you can.

Doctors are well-specialized to treat the various sexual conditions we may experience. Medical practitioners are bound by the confidentiality rule, such that they can’t reveal your health condition to a third party. Trust your doctor. Both men and women are also advised to do frequent prostrate and cervical cancer screening. This ensures that such complications can be treated in good time.

Knowledge is power. Reading on the symptoms and forms of medications for your type of illness will leave you enlightened. Don’t be shy to ask for information from specialized people.