Category: Taste Me Tuesday

Mission: To provide generally available information as it relates to women’s vaginal and sexual health, thereby enabling and encouraging self care. To create a safe judgement free space to discuss, share, learn and grow. This segment is for basic educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose or to take the place of advice or care of a licensed professional. Please seek medical attention if you develop a concern while enjoying this segment.

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Keisha D

Cunnilingus: 4 Do’s and Don’ts to Spicing up Your Vagita

Cunnilingus, the art of oral pleasure in relation to the female genitalia. Now if you were hoping for a how to, this is not that blog. Most of us enjoy a well crafted lick or two. Heck every so often we might even feel inspired to try a little something different. Before you run to the fridge and grab the whipped cream or the chocolate sauce, check out this quick list of do’s and dont’s.

Do’s

When selecting flavored products designed for use in sexual scenarios, make sure that they are sugar free. Read the ingredients list before you buy them, take the time to taste them beforehand as well. ‪#‎vaginatips‬
Taste yourself: Every women has her own scent and taste. If you expect someone to enjoy it, you should know what you taste like. #vaginatips‬
If you want to naturally change the flavor of your vagina, change your diet first. Try adding fruit to your lifestyle. Berries and citrus fruits can sweeten the fluids released by the mucousal lining. These fruits eaten just 2 hours before can make a palatable difference ‪#‎vaginatips‬ #pineapples
Shower beforehand, and trim the hedges if that’s your thing. If you cut yourself though you may want to skip this episode of mouth to ‘mouth’ to avoid infection

Don’t

Most kitchen items have no place between your sheets. Adding sugar, syrups or other food items to the vagina can lead to infection. Depending on how deeply they end up in the vagina if not properly cleaned the infection can lead to P.I.D. Your vagina may have lips but it does not like food. #vaginatips‬
Please, please, please I can not say this enough don’t wash the inside of you vag. Douching is not an option, ever, never!#vaginatips
Binge on sweets (unless its fruit), sugar in excess in the diet can actually cause the vagina to taste bitter.‪#‎vaginatips‬
Heard a fresh minty mouth is great for all the feels? Well don’t dive right in, wait at least 15-20 minutes after brushing, flossing or mouthwash to reduce your risk of infection. #vaginatips‬

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Keisha D

4 Reasons Women Should Consider Masturbation

Now I know this may sound crazy coming from a woman who very openly discusses her Christianity but before you rebuke me and send me straight the depths of hell, let me explain why I encourage masturbation. Masturbating by definition is the stimulation or manipulation of one’s own genitals, especially to orgasm; sexual self-gratification. It can help a woman learn what she finds pleasurable in regards to touch. Numerous factors like speed, pressure and position are discoverable through masturbation. It can also help a woman learn to relax into the process of being pleasured by another party is involved.‬ Knowing what you enjoy and feeling comfortable with your own body and how it responds can help increase the pleasure/value of your sexual encounters.‬

Masturbation can either be done manually (by hand) or with the assistance of a vibrator. You can do It alone or with the assistance of your partner. It can also be used to educate your partner in a hands on way how to please you. Masturbation is good for the health of the vagina and personal sexual education. It is not and should not be used as a permanent substitute or an avenue to avoid sexual intimacy.

Now that we’ve talked about the fun stuff, here the most important reasons to masturbate. ‬

Masturbation helps maintain the competency of the vagina. #‎vaginatips
Orgasms associated with masturbation can help increase pelvic floor muscle strength. ‪#‎vaginatips
Regular vaginal or clitoral stimulation naturally encourages the vagina to lengthen(occurs with arousal) and to lubricate itself protecting the tissue ‪#‎Vaginatips
As a woman ages and approaches menopause the change in hormones can lead to dryness, pain and other issues with intercourse. Masturbation regularly can help delay these affects ‪‪#‎vaginatips‬‬

One thing I tell every woman I know, the vagina is use or loose. That said there is no time like the present. So how do you get started? Well create a mood for yourself. Here a some things I recommend

Start with a nice soothing bath or shower
Your favorite mood music
Water based lube
A rechargeable vibrator(if you are planning to use a toy)
A quiet private space so you have plenty of time and can relax
Find a comfortable position to lay in and find your groove

As with any new adventure I recommend you consult your physician if you have any special circumstances. If you have had an episiotomy in the past it may be a bit harder if you suffered Abby nerve damage which can be common. Don’t get frustrated just give yourself a little bit more time.

Posted on March 20, 2018March 27, 2018 by Keisha D

The Main Squeeze: The what and why of Kegels and 10 quick tips to get you started

For every woman who has ever wondered what and why, when it comes to kegel exercises here are some quick answers to your questions as well as some easy tips to get started.

What are Kegels exercises?

Kegels are named for Dr. Arnold Kegel. In 1942 he published a study based on 18 years of research on the pc(pubococcygeal ) muscles also commonly referred to as the pelvic floor. This muscle group in particular support the organs in your pelvic area as well as the urethra, and your bowels. Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the pc muscle group.

Why Kegel?

Kegels can help with two things of greater importance to women. The first is Urinary incontinence which is any unintentional loss of urine due to laughter, jumping, urgency or other factors. In cruder terms peeing on yourself. Many things can lead to incontinence the two most common are child birth and ageing. For women who received an episiotomy during childbirth and the subsequent ‘Husband stitch’ are more likely to have issues with weak pc muscles as this incision can cause permanent nerve damage. Amazingly Dr. Kegel noted that women who practiced the exercises consistently started to see some relief and change in symptoms after about 2 weeks.

The second is the one women get most excited about, increased sexual enjoyment and Orgasms!! Stronger pc muscles increase your ability to achieve an orgasm and bonus they can also increase the intensity. They also increase the overall satisfaction of your sexual encounters. If you were unlucky enough to have received an episiotomy during childbirth the subsequent inability or difficulty in achieving orgasm can also be positively affected by kegels.

Great! Where do I get started?

As always with any new routine it never hurts to discuss it with your healthcare professional, especially if you have any specific health concerns.

If you are not certain how to kegel or where your pc muscles (pubococcygeus) are, the next time you urinate stop the flow midstream. These are the muscles you need to engage. Please note this not where or how you want to exercise these muscles this is ONLY to orient you to their action. If you try to exercise your muscles regularly while urinating you can cause yourself some serious health problems so don’t so it!!
Start your new kegel regimen with around ten reps, twice a day. Squeeze as you inhale and relax as you exhale.
‬If you are new to kegels the best position to start in is on your back with your knees bent. This helps prevent you from over strengthening the portion of the muscles that control the bowels and can lead to constipation.
Kegel balls can be helpful in developing and maintaining the pc muscles. It is best to purchase a set that varies in size. always start with the biggest ball and work your way down.
Yoni eggs just as kegel balls can provide some resistance while training your muscles. They vary in size and as with the balls start with the larger one and work your way down.
If you choose to use yoni eggs make sure they have a hole drilled so that you can thread unwaxed dental floss to assist with removal. With Kegel balls look for some that have a strap for removal as well.
Weighted Kegel Balls can also help build and maintain pc strength, Make sure to start with the lightest one.
There are several apps that can help you create and maintain a kegel routine ‪
A fun way to use your kegel weights or balls is to incorporate them into masturbation.
Stronger pc muscles can also decrease the occurrence of urinary incontinence which becomes more common as women age.

Tried these tips before and still not making the progress you’d like ask your doctor if you may be a good candidate for physical therapy. A physical therapist can better guide you through the process of correct muscle activation and accurately assess your progress.