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How do you feel about your vagina? Do you love it? Then you should want to keep it healthy! Is it feeling a little tired? Then you should really want to keep it healthy. And guess what? You can keep your lips downstairs happy by paying attention to what you put in your lips upstairs. Here are some foods that are great for your vag.
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Sweet potatoes
Don’t just eat these at Thanksgiving: eat them all year long to reap the benefits of the vitamin A. The A vitamin keeps your vaginal walls strong and healthy. So go ahead: get the sweet potato fries instead of the salad on your date.
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Soy
Although there are studies that warn against eating too much soy, having moderate amounts of the organic, Non-GMO varieties like tofu, tempeh, and edamame help lubricate your vagina, making soy great for menopause symptoms. Tell that to your guy next time he complains about the tofu patties.
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Cranberry juice
Are you cursed with frequent urinary tract infections? The acid compounds in all-natural (no sugar added) cranberry juice can fight the bacteria that causes UTIs.
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Yogurt
The same good bacteria (live and active cultures) found in yogurt that helps your tummy work well also keep the PH levels in your vagina balanced. When your PH levels are off this can cause a funny smell down there, and leave you at higher risk for infections.
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Kimchi, miso, and pickled ginger
Pickled foods also have good bacteria and probiotics that keep your vaginal PH levels in balance. If you’re a big sushi lover, grab more miso soup or pickled ginger with your next meal.
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Sauerkraut and pickles
Add these to your burger or pulled pork sandwich—these foods are also pickled and have a ton of probiotics.
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Almonds
A small handful can provide you with protein and energy for a great sex session, but furthermore, almonds contain zinc, which can keep your period normal.
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Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds also contain period-perfecting (if there is such a thing) zinc.
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Garlic
Garlic may not be great for kissing, but you can tell your boyfriend it’s great for your va-jay-jay! Raw garlic has antibacterial properties and can fight yeast infections. And fewer yeast infections mean more sex. Some experts even suggest inserting garlic in your vagina.
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Avocados
The healthy fats and omegas in this creamy fruit also help keep your vaginal walls nice and moist. So add the guacamole to your meal on your next Mexican restaurant date.
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Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds also have healthy omegas that help keep you lubricated. Sprinkle it on your cereal or blend it into your muffin batter.
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Citrus and tropical fruit
Think oranges, guava, kiwi, and papaya. These are all bursting with Vitamin C, which fight off free radicals—those nasty things can disrupt your sexual health in all kinds of ways.
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Green bell pepper
Few people know it, but green bell pepper is also full of Vitamin C. And the good news is that it’s usually much cheaper than the red, orange and yellow bell peppers. Experts say that broccoli has the same benefits. Make stuffed some green peppers with garlic-seasoned meat and you have a vaginal powerhouse meal.
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Bananas
First of all, the scent of bananas is a mood enhancer, and that’s always good for sex! But this fruit is also full of magnesium, which experts say boosts your libido and releases happy chemicals.
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Dark chocolate
Studies have found that women who eat flavonoid-heavy dark chocolate every day have a higher sex drive than those who don’t. Plus, the antioxidants in dark chocolate help prevent a vaginal infection.
