The Science Behind Intimacy
People who have good intimate relationships generally show better robustness towards the ups and downs of everyday life. This is both the case for emotional intimacy with friends and family and the intimate relationship with yourself and your partner.
We recognize that sexual health and female intimate health are both areas that are often shied away from in everyday conversations. At Thedrug.Store we believe that this taboo has to be tackled and we do it by curating a selection of products and events.
Dr Julie Moltke shares some advice on intimacy:
The importance of talking about intimacy: We have probably all experienced how hard it can be to talk about certain issues related to our sexual health. Nobody likes to talk about erectile problems or bacterial vaginosis that can cause a foul smelling fishy odour. But since problems with our sexual health are as common as other health issues, we better start talking about it. To our friends, family and partners - sexual health is not a taboo.
Taking probiotics for our sexual health: If you are among the big proportion of women who experience a problem with yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis here are some tips for you. Both conditions are caused by an overgrowth of certain species of the microbiome. Applying a bit of yogurt or kefir to the vagina and vulva for a week can actually be a cheap and easy way to return the microbiome to normal.
Sex is fun: Sex should neither be too serious or too intimidating. It should rather be a fun relationship between two people exploring what works and what doesn’t. Laugh, giggle, make sounds. Real life sex is about experimenting with what brings you pleasure, joy and relaxation.
Learn more about your own body: This applies mostly to women. Sadly many women are not even aware of their own anatomy. In a recent survey 60% of women could not name their vulva correctly on a drawing. Understand where clitoris and G-spot are, and how they function. Look at your female organs with a mirror and get to know yourself.
Reduce your stress levels for better sexual health: Stress can lead to elevated levels of stress hormones which in turn reduces your sex-drive and it can cause erectile dysfunction in men. Taking a look at your life and stressors together with your partner can increase the quality of your intimate life to increase and further develop. For intimacy, love and sexual pleasure presence is imperative. Make sure to cultivate presence and commitment and leave your work and worries outside the bedroom.
What Intimacy products are there?
We found that Intimacy related products are still taboo as there tends to be a bad connotation. We want to break this taboo and help people understand that sexual health is an important part of our general wellness. Our products are all meant to promote your intimacy, here are some of our best ones:
Are Intimacy products for men and women?
Our collection of intimacy products predominantly focus on women and their sexual wellness. We feel there is a taboo around sexual health, but mainly around female sexual health and we want to help break that taboo with our products.
However, some of the products like Foria Awaken or the Smile Makers are great to use with a partner as well.
