The further into my 20s I get, the less I care whether I’m perfectly waxed and lingerie-d down there, and the more I just really want to avoid discomforts like yeast infections?which may get more frequent with time?pain during sex, and ingrown hairs. From what I’ve heard from my close friends during happy hour, this is a common sentiment, as is the general decision to prioritize health over certain aesthetic efforts. (Some days, I’d rather make my workout a little longer at the expense of a perfect blow-out in the morning?y’know")
I’m not saying I’m against grooming or cute underwear, just that I’d rather make choices that also keep my body healthy, when possible. Luckily, there are plenty of easy, painless things you can do to keep things comfortable down there. Below, find seven tips from experts that will keep your lady parts?and you?healthy and happy. MORE: 20 Sexy, Healthy Pairs of Underwear
Eat Right.
A healthy diet doesn’t just go a long way toward keeping you trim, it’ll also keep things operating smoothly down there. “Eating foods that are good for your heart, brain, and muscles are also good for your vagina,” says New York-based gynecologist Sheeva Talebian, MD, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with CCRM fertility clinic. “So make sure you’re loading up on all the common sense things like good fats, good carbs, plenty of fruits and veggies, and avoiding processe...