Female sexuality is a diverse and beautiful thing with breasts playing a key role, front and center. For some of us, our sexual habits and desires are tied into the size, shape, look, and feel of breasts in and out of clothes. As such, those who make the decision to have them partially or completely removed for health reasons may experience a loss of self-worth and sexual fulfillment.
At FunLove.com, we appreciate the unique differences of the female form. We also understand how important overall breast health and a positive body image can make all the difference in reaching the liberating heights of sexual desire and fulfillment.
That’s why, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to share how you and your partner can give your chest the proper love and attention it deserves. Breast self-exams, massage, and nipple play are just a few teasers of what’s to follow.
The Importance of Monthly Breast Self-Exams
For the love of breasts and the women in our lives, it is important to encourage monthly breast self-exams. Why? According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation,“Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular breast self-exam is very important.”
So, how should a breast self-exam be performed? The National Breast Cancer Foundation provides these three steps to perform a breast self-exam:
- In the shower. With the pads/flats of your 3 middle fingers, check the entire breast and armpit area pressing down with light, medium, and firm pressure. Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, hardened knot, or any other breast changes.
- In front of the mirror. Visually inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Next, rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women’s breasts do, so look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.
- Lying down. When lying down, the breast tissue spreads out evenly along the chest wall. Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently covering the entire breast area and armpit. Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.
If you do notice any nipple or breast abnormalities, contact your doctor immediately to schedule a medical exam. Catching breast cancer in the early stages can make all the difference in preventing the spread to other organs.
Exercise, Diet, and Massage for Healthy Breasts
We all know the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Part of that maintenance includes exercise, eating a well-balanced diet, and reducing alcohol and processed food consumption, as well as reducing stress and getting enough sleep.
Get Physical
Physical activity not only helps you stay at a healthy weight, it is also said to regulate hormones and help keep your immune system healthier. The two hormones that can contribute to breast concern growth are estrogen and insulin.
The American Heart Association recommends that all adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week to include activities such as general yard and garden work, brisk walking, yoga, leisurely bicycling, and golfing.
Sex and nipple play can also help you reach a moderate level of exercise if done right.
You’ll find tons of inspiration on funlove.com for sex toys, nipple suck-hers and clamps, breast pumps, lingerie, arousal gels, and lubricants to stimulate your libido and optimize your heart rate.
For those with busy schedules, the weekly goal should be to engage in 75 minutes of vigorous activity. This could involve tennis, basketball, jogging, swimming, or aerobic dance.
Healthy Eating
Getting a daily dose of folic acid, 100 percent whole grains, in addition to fruits and vegetables will also help maintain your hormone and stress levels. This in turn will assist in lowering your risks of developing certain types of breast cancer.
Another positive effect of eating fruits and vegetables is that produce tends to be rich in carotenoids, which are beneficial antioxidants that are thought to aid in immune system health. Just as equally important is minimizing daily intake of saturated fats, simple sugars, processed foods, and refined cereals.
Speak with your doctor or a licensed nutritionist to develop a meal plan that meets the needs of your current lifestyle.
Relaxation Techniques for a Good Night's Rest
A relaxing soak with your favorite bubble bath or bath bomb is the perfect prelude to a massage session with yourself or a partner.
Olivia’s Boudoir’s Celestial Water bubble bath not only comes packaged in a blissful blue bottle, it is a keen way to pamper yourself in a bubbly oasis. Sit back, relax, and let your mind drift away with the aroma of the ocean surf and peaceful breezes.
Once you feel loose and properly relaxed, indulge in a self or partner massage with a kissable gel, organic or warming oil, flickering massage candle, or roller ball massager.
We also suggest using a massage wand to work out any extremely tight and knotted body parts.
Sexuality After Breast Cancer
We also wanted to show some love and encouragement to those women who have undergone a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or have been affected in anyway by breast cancer. Yes, it is still possible to enjoy a healthy and thriving sex life after breast cancer as this gem of an article on TheCovey pointed out:
“Walking through fire with your partner and still being totally desired, having someone caress or kiss your scarred breasts not because they look perfect but because they belong to you, now that is what is truly sexy.”
The article also mentions the importance of having open conversations with any partners, using lube to offset body changes resulting from chemotherapy, adding spice with sexy lingerie, and getting creative with ways to pleasure yourself and bring pleasure to your partner.
If you need inspiration, SEX HACKS from SkyHorse Publishing is a handy guide for women recovering from breast cancer on how to start the conversation about sex while recovering from treatments and/or medical procedures. You’ll explore over 100 tricks, shortcuts, and secrets to set your sexual desires on fire and once again find a fulfilling sex life.
Funlove.com—Where Your Sexual Desires Finds Fulfillment
Funlove.com is your one-stop to purchase enhancements that allow you to thoroughly stimulate and pay homage to breasts and nipples. We even have a collection of nipple jewelry and pasties that will dazzle and turn up the heat in the boudoir.
If you prefer to shop in person, we have stores locations throughout Arizona and Colorado.
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