How To Celebrate World Health Day (and Make Greener Choices)

Being healthy is like having good sex - its definition can mean different things to different people.

However, the connection does not end there. It's not just about emotional, mental, or physical well-being when it comes to being healthy — it's also about having a joyful and satisfying sex life. It's about creating a low-toxicity environment based on the idea that self-love equals self-care.

There's no better month to honor your body and the world around it than April, which includes World Health Day on the 7th and Earth Day later in the month.

By prioritizing your health, you're developing habits that will lead to a better future for you and the globe by putting your health first.

Why Health Matters

The World Health Organization (WHO) started World Health Day in 1948. This year’s focus is all about connecting the health of humans and the planet. It’s a concept of comprehensive health that can make a big difference in your life — and focusing on sexual health is a good start.

When you’re pleased with your sexual life, you are more likely to be taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. You’re less likely to live in an environment polluted with toxins in the air, water, and even relationships surrounding you.

For some, sexual satisfaction happens once all the other elements that contribute to health are figured out. Others believe that a great orgasm can help them forget about their worries. Consider these medical facts:

• Good sex is an excellent physical workout that strengthens the heart and pelvic floor.

• Sexually active people take fewer sick days and have a more robust immune system.

• Sexual activity — including masturbation — lowers blood pressure and can ease stress.  

Start With Self-Love

Psychologists say that self-love is self-care despite the cultural taboo that makes some people shy away from masturbation. When you learn to embrace what makes you happy, whether alone or with a partner, you’re setting yourself on a path that will lead to better overall health.

To begin this journey toward acknowledging, accepting, and — most importantly — enjoying your desires and sexual needs, invest in a luxury sex toy. Having a nice sex toy to explore your body can also help you to communicate more effectively with your partner, as well as:

• Improve your sleep
• Improve body image
• Relieve menstrual cramps and muscle tension
• Release sexual tension

When you put energy toward your health and adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular orgasms, you’re in a better position to make a difference in the health of others and the health of the planet.

Luxury Sex Toys for Better Health

Doctors are quick to prescribe pharmaceutical drugs — you may be one of the 131 million people with a prescription — but it's a rare medical professional who tells a patient to get a good sex toy. Good thing you don't need a referral to start your search for such a boost in the bedroom. But like effective medical treatments, not all sex toys offer the same results.

Here's what you should look for when considering when you're ready to improve your health with a luxury sex toy.

Quality

When enjoying your body and improving your sexual health, you don't want to be frustrated by a sex toy that stops working or breaks. That's why it's worth the money to buy a sex toy of the highest quality.

You may be purchasing a luxury item, but investing in sexual health should be necessary. Buying a beautifully designed, high-end item will remind you that your health is a priority.

Pricing

Sex toys range in price, with some being very cheap. Like everything about health, you get what you pay for. Often, higher prices include the confidence of a company's strong reputation of customer satisfaction — and that's not the only kind of satisfaction you want!  

Longevity

Luxury sex toys are made to last, no matter how frequently you use them. Many sex toys are made with low-quality batteries and designs. It can take time to get comfortable using a new item in the bedroom, but it's worse when it does not function properly or does not last.  

What Works for You

Finally, you'll need to consider your interests and lifestyle when using tools. What design excites you and helps you feel comfortable about the specific ways you can be pleased sexually? Think about how, when, and where you will use your luxury sex toy for discovering secret pleasure spots.

If you want to explore your body with your partner, talk to them about what type of item you are interested in. A discussion about sex toys can often start healthy communication about other kinds of sexual pleasure that can strengthen relationships and create a more satisfying level of intimacy.

Make Greener Choices

While sexual health is an essential step in a lifelong journey toward an overall healthier lifestyle, it's just one part of a person's responsibility to contribute to the planet's health. When it comes to this, making environmentally friendly purchases can help.

JimmyJane, a luxury sex toy company, cares about the holistic health of our customers.

We recently improved our business to honor the Earth and everyone on it. We now use recyclable materials to reduce our carbon footprint, and JimmyJane no longer prints product catalogs. We enabled digital copies of all the product instructions

Plus, we'll donate a portion of sales for all products to Plant a Tree during April.

Supporting companies that care about the environment is just one way to live a healthy life that benefits everyone. Other tips for healthy living include:

Dine In

Restaurants use a lot of electricity for sanitation, refrigeration, and lighting. Only 35% of the energy used goes to preparing your meal. So by dining in, you'll immediately reduce your carbon footprint.

But that's just the beginning. When you prepare meals at home, you control the amount of oil and other ingredients, meaning you can have a healthier option that can help you manage weight and blood pressure more effectively. 

Plus, you can cook together with your romantic partner. Light some candles, pour a glass of wine, and put on some sexy music. You're on your way to feeling amazing.

Take a Walk

While sex is everybody's favorite form of exercise, it isn't always enough. A regular, brisk walk can make a difference in improving health. Regular walks have been shown to reduce body fat, prevent major diseases like strokes and Type-2 diabetes, and improve heart health. Besides, the healthier your heart, the longer you'll be able to enjoy time in the bedroom with a partner.

Reduce Single-Use Stuff

If you're like many people, you have a few reusable bags stuffed in the back of your car but always forget to bring them in. It's time to recommit. Take a pledge to say no to plastic bags of all kinds, including those single-use bags for produce or bakery items. 

Bring your containers for leftovers at restaurants and carry a set of utensils for on-the-go meals. Use cloth napkins and dish towels instead of paper towels. See how little you can put in your trash can each week.

Ladies can make an even more significant difference by changing how they deal with their menstrual cycle each month. Tampons, pads, and panty liners make up 200,000 metric tons of waste every year. Menstrual cups, meanwhile, can be used for months with no waste at all. These small cups are designed to collect blood in a way that feels good for the body and the environment.

Why JimmyJane Is the Brand of Choice

Self-love is self-care, and that's important to remember any time of the year. Your body deserves the best food, exercise, and attention, especially when deciding on the best luxury sex toys. After all, you're putting something inside your body, so it's a good idea to ensure it's the highest quality.

JimmyJane is a company founded in 2003 in San Francisco, and it offers the best-in-class products and quality. The designs are hand-crafted and human-tested, so you know the features will bring the pleasure you seek as you improve your sexual health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has even approved the materials for safety.

To learn more about the high-quality products from JimmyJane, start browsing the collection today.

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