Sexual Health

Sexual health is an integral part of overall health and wellness, although the topic doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. For women in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, Eve Jacobs, MSN, CRNP, WHNP-BC, of Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness, offers guidance on all aspects of sexual health. Learn more during your next visit, which can be requested online or over the phone.  

What is sexual health?

Sexual health encompasses many different areas, including the absence of sexually transmitted diseases and developing a positive, healthy and fulfilling attitude about sex. Intimate relationships can be a big part of your life and are important for overall health and wellness. 

Sexual health also involves consent and sexual choice. Women have always had to ensure their safety and security, but these issues have received far more attention today.

Family planning and birth control are also part of sexual health. The ability to choose when and whether to become pregnant empowers women to shape the course of their lives.

What kinds of birth control are available?

Women today have many great options when it comes to birth control. Sometimes, having so many options can feel overwhelming. 

Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness takes the time to help discuss and find the best birth control option for every woman based on lifestyle, medical and family history, and success or preference with past methods. This can be discussed at your annual wellness exam or a specific contraceptive counseling appointment. 

Some birth control methods work by creating a physical barrier between sperm and eggs. These options include:

• Condoms (male and female)
• Sponges
• Cervical cap
• Diaphragm

Other reversible birth control methods work by altering your hormonal balance to prevent ovulation, thicken your cervical mucus, or otherwise reduce the risk of fertilization. These options include:

• Pills
• Vaginal ring
• Injections
• Implants
• Intrauterine device 
• Patches

Permanent birth control options include:

• Tubal ligation
• Hysterectomy (partial or total)
• Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries if other medical conditions dictate this)

You might need to try a few options to find the right fit for your needs. 

Why is sexual health important?

Sex and sexuality are as much a part of life as nutrition, movement, and social connections. Learning how to make the most of your sex life and all that it encompasses is essential to living your best life.

At Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness, you’ll work with an experienced health professional with a passion for enhancing the lives of the women in her care. Sexual health advice and guidance are part of the available women’s health services. 

To learn more about any component of sexual health, schedule a visit at Women Wise Holistic Healthcare and Wellness today. An online appointment request is one option, or you are always welcome to call to check appointment availability.