From protecting yourself against STDs to
avoiding dry lady parts and embarrassing farts, here are six pre-s*x
no-nos you may want to take under consideration before your next roll in
the hay.
1. Taking an Antihistamine
Antihistamines work by drying out your
mucus membranes to relieve nasal congestion… and in doing so, can also
dry out other parts of your body, especially the v**ina, says Nicole E.
Williams, M.D., board-certified gynecologic surgeon. Long story short,
no matter how turned on you might be, your vag will not get the memo.
2. Eating Spicy Foods
“Foods can affect vaginal odor and
taste,” says Kathryn Boling, M.D., primary care physician at Mercy
Medical Center. Super-spicy foods like jalapeños can cause gas,
bloating, and farts that just won’t quit. What’s worse, the residue left
on your hands and in your mouth post-nosh is notorious for setting
private parts on fire.
3. Drinking Too Much
Sure, light drinking can put some people
in the mood, but overdoing it can dull your senses—and may send your
big O packing. “Since alcohol is a known depressant, your ability to
experience an climax may actually be diminished if you’re too buzzed,”
says Williams. In fact, one study at the University of Missouri-St.
Louis found that 11 percent of alcohol users had problems achieving
climax: Men who drank had a harder time ejaculating (pun totally
intended), while women needed an extra stimulation for their grand
finale.
4. Using an Electric Toothbrush
It sounds weird, but using an electric
toothbrush and alcohol-based mouthwashes might make you more prone to
STDs. “Similar to sensitive vaginal mucosa, spinning bristles can cause
tiny tears in the gums, and harsh, alcohol-based mouthwashes can dry out
and irritate your mucosa, making it prone to sores and contracting
STDs,” says Tsippora Shainhouse, M.D., board-certified dermatologist in
Beverly Hills.
5. Shaving
If you’re a woman who prefers trimming
her hedges, it’s best to shave the night before nookie to give your skin
a chance to heal, says Shainhouse. “Shaving will exfoliate the top
layer of the skin, making the area more sensitive,” she adds. “It can
irritate hair follicles, causing a pink bumpy rash, and can cause tiny
cuts, which would leave your skin open to potential infections, such as
herpes and HPV.” Use a multi-blade razor to get a closer shave in one
swipe, and apply a thin layer of one percent hydrocortisone cream to
reduce inflammation. Reapply the next morning if there are any signs of
irritation hanging around, says Shainhouse.
6. Using Food as Fo.replay
The chocolate sauce pre-game show is hot
in the moment, but the post-s*x yeast infection? Not so much. “Using
anything with sugar in it as a lubricant (whether on purpose or not) can
cause a yeast infection, as yeast thrives on sugar,” says Boling.
Message received loud and clear!
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