1. Practice safe sex: Always make sure to talk about your sexual history with your new sexual partner prior to engaging in sex. If you are non-monogamous, use condoms every time. Encourage your sexual partner to join you in getting an STD test. This is important for short-term and long-term health because it can affect the ability to have children in the long term and also decrease risk for contracting an STD in the short-term.
2. Drink water: Being hydrated is important in the long-term for maintaining a healthy reproductive system. Vaginal dryness can be caused/or worsened by dehydration, which can make sex less comfortable and increase risk of infections.
3. Get annual checkups: this is a long-term benefit. It can help catch any potential problems while they are early to prevent them from becoming much more serious.
4. Be conscious about using toxic chemicals. Another long-term goal is to stay away from ttoxins lie dioxin, phthalates, PFCs, and pesticides. These chemicals can cause reproductive problems that could negatively influence the ability to have a healthy pregnancy.
