{"id":8205,"date":"2022-01-18T15:57:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rededitmagazine.com\/?p=8205"},"modified":"2022-01-18T15:57:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:57:27","slug":"new-year-new-me%e2%80%8a-%e2%80%8a-a-sexual-wellness-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rededitmagazine.com\/2022\/01\/18\/new-year-new-me%e2%80%8a-%e2%80%8a-a-sexual-wellness-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Me\u200a -\u200a A Sexual Wellness\u00a0Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Health and wellness are terms that are often used interchangeably, however, they are different. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as, \u201ca state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Wellness on the other hand, although variously defined, is according to the American National Wellness Institute, \u201can active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence\u201d. This definition is based on 3 tenets: <\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
  1. Wellness is considered a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential.<\/li>
  2. Wellness is multidimensional and holistic; encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being, and the environment.<\/li>
  3. Wellness is positive and affirming.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The distinction between health and wellness made above is very necessary to set the tone for this conversation we\u2019re about to have. Sexual health is as important as sexual wellness. We talk about the need for being healthy, sexually however, we often leave out sexual wellness. I am drawn to have this conversation with you because for your \u2018new year, new me\u2019 plans, your sexual wellness should be prioritized. The goal is to help you see the need to adopt a more wellness-inclined measure in your sexuality this new year & beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When sexual health is discussed, the focus usually revolves around matters like staying STI\/D free, avoiding unplanned pregnancy, the use of contraceptives, etc. These are important, but being sexually well involves so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Know Your Vulva<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Do you know your urethra from your clitoris? The external female genitalia is almost always wrongly referred to as the vagina. In reality, however, the vagina is only a part of the external female genitalia. So, you ask, what is it called? – a vulva, my love. The external female genitalia is called a vulva. It\u2019s home to the mon pubis, clitoris, inner & outer labia, urethra, vestibule, vagina,etc. The image below is that of a well-labeled vulva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n