Health is wealth, but if there’s one dimension of our well-being that often gets overlooked compared to every other aspect, then that title would definitely go to our reproductive health. Unlike the more common ones that get all the love and attention the world can offer, like our physical and emotional needs through a bit of cardio and the presence of support systems, respectively, you don’t see sexuality and sexual health being a common topic among friend groups.
Furthermore, given all the dangers of media consumption and the misinformation spread by impossible standards, doing better for your reproductive health is a lot harder than it seems since you don’t have anyone you can confide with. Thus, to help shatter the glass and embrace things we could do to better ourselves, we’ll be going over some of the activities to implement and those to avoid for your reproductive well-being.
It’s Not Rocket Science, Just Some Healthy Habits
Although reproductive health may sound like a mouthful on paper, improving your reproductive well-being is not rocket science, and all you really need is to start holding yourself accountable and responsible with healthy habits. Specifically, we recommend you focus on engaging in regular physical exercise, cleaning up your dietary intake, and getting more hours of quality sleep every single night.
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Engage in Regular Physical Exercise
Most people agree that exercise is a good thing, but if burning off extra fat isn’t enough to convince you, add improved fertility and reduced risk of miscarriage to the list of benefits. In fact, even in the case of men, since obesity is well-known for reducing sperm quality, it just proves that exercise is good for everybody. Plus, if you’re already in the process of toning your body, it can help your next truSculpt iD treatment to be a lot more effective.
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Clean Up Your Diet With More Vitamins
Everyone’s heard of the age-old adage that you are what you eat and while most people associate this with the physical dimension of health, cleaning up your diet is equally impactful on your sexual health. Micronutrients and vitamins play a crucial role in fertility, sperm count, ovulation, and the like, so don’t slack off on those fruits and veggies. You should also moderate your meat intake and try to diversify with omega-3 fatty acids like fish to help deal with inflammation.
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Get Some More Decent Sleep
We live in a busy world, and even when we’re not crunching hours on the clock, it seems like everybody’s trying to stay productive during their free time. As a result, it’s not uncommon by today’s standards to sacrifice some quality sleep just to meet some deadlines or get tomorrow’s work started much earlier. But, we strongly advise against losing important sleep hours because this is your body’s only chance to recover and recuperate, not to mention that sleep deprivation reduces fertility, sexual desire, and arousal.
Same Goes for Bad Habits; It’s Best You Avoid Them
Likewise, it’s not fair that we just gloss over the good things without accounting for the bad ones because you will end up offsetting one for the other, making zero progress at all. Therefore, some of the most destructive habits that you must avoid for the sake of your reproductive health include quitting smoking and tobacco cravings, cutting down on your coffee intake, and doing away with too much alcohol in your system.
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Put Down the Cigar; You Don’t Need It
Smoking isn’t an easy habit to quit. However, if you need one more push to understand some of the dangers it brings to one’s life, people who smoke often are at a greater risk of pregnancy complications and ectopic pregnancies. Of course, we don’t expect you to go through this process without any stumbles along the way, so we recommend seeking professional help to get you started on some therapy.
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Too Much Caffeine Is a Bad Idea
Somewhat in the same vein as needing more sleep, coffee is one of the greatest adversaries that everyone shares a bittersweet relationship with. Sure, it helps jumpstart your day and keep you active for much longer, but the second the kick goes away, you crash and have trouble getting any sleep at all. Some studies also associate too much caffeine intake with an increased risk of miscarriage and reduced fertility, so moderation is advised.
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Control Your Alcohol Consumption
Last but not least, you must learn to control your alcohol consumption and try your best to limit it as much as possible. Too much alcohol in your system is documented to drive down testosterone, increase estrogen, cause hot flashes, and even lead to irregular menstrual cycles. So instead of using alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress and difficulties, engage in something healthier and productive like talking with a friend or making some homemade jam.
Build Healthy Habits That Last a Lifetime
A robust reproductive system and sexual health are built on healthy habits, and while taking that first step may seem daunting, it’s the most important one to take. And given enough time and determination, we guarantee that your body and mind will thank you for your decision to assume responsibility for your reproductive well-being.
