Not That Complicated: How to take care of her reproductive health?

Our definition of physical health includes our digestive health, respiratory health, bone health, but it seldom includes reproductive health. Most women think about their reproductive health and seldom do they do anything actively to take care of it. The stigma around sex also contributes to the lack of awareness about reproductive health. However, it’s about time we start to talk about reproductive health openly and help people be aware of it. ​​Just because reproductive function usually comes later in life doesn’t mean that reproductive organs need not be taken care of from the very beginning. Young-age lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility. So take notes fellas, here’s how you can take care of her reproductive health.

 

Educate Yourself

Before you take care of her reproductive health, you need to be aware of it first. I know the female body can seem like a hard maze to find your way through, but trust us, it isn’t that complicated. Learn about the female reproductive organs, what each of them does, how a baby is actually conceived etc, Once the basics are cleared you will be much more adept to take care of her.

 

Eat Right

Eating right is the key ingredient for sound health and that includes reproductive health. Adopt a healthy diet which will be beneficial for both of you. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Stay away from junk and processed food as much as possible. Fast foods contain additives and preservatives that cause a negative impact on fertility. Snack on foods containing healthy and fat and minerals nuts and seeds. Have plenty of fluids to keep recurrent urinary infections at bay. 

 

Quit and limit bad habits together 

Smoking can have endless adverse effects on our bodies and it includes reproductive health issues too. It can severely affect a woman’s ovaries, uterus and other parts of her reproductive system. To add to it, smoking during pregnancy can predispose the fetus to congenital abnormalities. For men, smoking has been proven to cause erectile dysfunction. So both of you should  give up this habit as soon as you can. Even when it comes to drinking, it has been seen that excessive drinking directly impacts the fertility of both men and women. So make sure to keep those shots in check.

 

Exercise

You know what they say, couples who workout together stay together. Team up with your girl and go hit the gym, go for a run or even dive in the pool. Whatever you do, make sure to get those muscles moving. Increased weight affects our hormone balance and impairs fertility. So grab your running shoes and spend some quality time together. 

 

Take Care of her Mental health

Mental health also plays an important role in maintaining reproductive health. The advice to not take stress seems easier said than done, but make efforts towards her own happiness as well as your happiness. Indulge in activities that help release negative feelings, and surround yourself with positivity.

 

Have Safe Sex

Safe sex is not only important for your sexual health but for your reproductive health too. Be open about your sexual history and use contraception after doing due research. Use lubricants and get her to take the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts that can complicate pregnancies.

 

So there you go, take care of her and watch her fall for you a bit more.