Intimate Grooming

6 Things That Have No Business Near Your SweetSpot

Thursday, May 24, 2012 by SweetTalk on the Spot

1. SUGAR

Many of us think of our sweet spots as an extension of ourselves. We might think, “I love dessert. Why should my lady parts miss out on the fun?” Besides the potential for a sticky situation right out of a bad sex comedy, the reason why is that Candida albicans, the pesky infection-causing strain of yeast don’t just love sugar— they thrive on it. While all healthy vaginas host a small amount of yeast, a PH-balanced environment usually controls the population.

Putting anything with sucrose, glucose, fructose or lactose down there is like opening a buffet for them to gorge gourmet and any substance that ends in “ose” should be kept far away from your panties. Next time you and your honey feel like sweetening up your bedroom fun, do yourself a favor and save the whipped cream for your sundae.

2. WET SWIMWEAR AND CLOTHING

Remember when your mom would tell you not to sit around in that wet bathing suit? It turns out she was worried about more than the furniture. While any change in vaginal PH can bring on a yeast infection, excess moisture
and irritation can sometimes be the culprit. That’s why it’s important to change into something dry (preferably cotton or moisture wicking) ASAP after you enjoy some beachy fun. Along the same lines: as soon as you’re done
working out, make sure to get out of those sweaty clothes so you don’t have to take an itchy jog to the pharmacy.

3. “VAJAZZLES” & AND “VATTOOS”

Personal style is a beautiful thing but you may want to think twice before applying temporary inks and adhesive rhinestones to delicate areas. Vajazzling and vattooing are usually done right after a Brazilian wax, when your skin is more vulnerable to irritation and infection. And it’s not just the mucous membranes of your girly parts that are extra sensitive — all the skin around your bikini area should be treated with care to prevent unpleasant skin reactions. WHEN you feel like redecorating your downstairs, try a cute new pair of panties instead.

4. SCALPELS

Temporary decorations can be potentially irritating but unnecessary renovations to your downstairs could have permanent consequences. Plastic surgeries like labiaplasty (trimming labia minora to make them small and
symmetrical) and vaginal rejuvenation (surgical tightening of the vagina) come with risks. The worst reported side effects are bleeding, infection, scarring and loss of sexual sensation. Truthfully, every woman’s flower is unique and there’s no prescribed way it’s “supposed” to look. Try to embrace what makes you uniquely beautiful. Unless something about your anatomy is causing you physical discomfort – don’t fix what isn’t broken.

5. SKIN BLEACHING PRODUCTS

While many women are concerned over the size of their parts, some are more concerned about the color. There is actually a growing market for bleaching services and products for down there. But buyer beware! Most skin lightening agents have an irritating product called hydroquinone — and trust us, the last place you want to put that is near your most delicate spot. This skin-stripping chemical is so damaging, it’s banned in all countries except the US. It’s also reported to cause irreversible hyperpigmentation.

It’s important for women to know that several factors affect the hue their sweet spots come in and variation is healthy and normal. Ethnicity, genetics and age are the three biggest factors that determine your down-there pigmentation and it’s actually common for the bikini area to be a little darker than the rest of your body.

6. NONOXYNOL-9

Nonoxynol-9 isn’t just an ineffective birth control; it’s one of the most irritating substances you can introduce to your sweetspot. This chemical is a surfactant, meaning it destroys sperm by disturbing cell membranes. Now just imagine what it does to your girly bits. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

According to the World Health Organization, not only does nonoxynol-9 have a negligible effect on conceptions rates, it has been shown to increase the risk of HIV infection. There are many safer, more effective contractive options—speak to your OBGYN to find the one that’s right for you.

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We’re giving you a sneak peek!

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by SweetTalk on the Spot

The cat is out of the bag, check out SweetSpot Labs new gift set ready to be unveiled tomorrow!

This gift set includes our new UltiMitt skin firming body buffer, 1 - 4oz. bottle of geranium lavender gentle wash and 1 - 4oz. bottle of geranium lavender balancing mist all tucked away in our signature gift bag and ready to give….or keep!

A $56 value for $42. Click here to shop early.

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Weekend Survival Kit

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Tami Chase

Here are some relaxing tips to make your morning after a little more bearable:

1. Arizona Spa Girl says “This is the one to go for when you just had to dance until 3 a.m., regardless of your 9 a.m. breakfast date with mom. We understand and we are here to serve you with this quick and easy fix.” Here’s what you need:

· 2 slices of cucumber

· 2 frosted spoons

Here’s what you do:

Put two teaspoons or slices of cucumber in the freezer for 15 minutes. Place the frosted spoons or the cucumber slices on your eyelids and relax for ten minutes.

2. Melissa Aden an ethnic restaurant examiner says “Whether you are a water hater and need to add flavor in order to drink the stuff, trying to kick your soda habit, or just looking for a refreshing alternative to regular water, Mint Cucumber Water is an easy and inexpensive twist on simple H20.

I have served Cucumber Mint Water at many a get-together and dinner party, and it always receives rave reviews. Let this crisp, fresh drink make you look like a genius in the kitchen, and cool your brow in these hot summer months.”

Ingredients:
Plenty of ice cubes
1 gallon chilled water (purified water preferred)
1 medium cucumber
10 fresh mint leaves, rinsed

Directions:
1. Thin slice cucumber
2. Place cucumber slices in pitcher, punch bowl, or beverage jar
3. Slightly muddle or cut mint leaves to release flavor and place in serving container of choice
4. Add water and ice cubes
5. Stir mixture and let sit in refrigerator for four to eight hours to allow flavors to infuse into water
6. Mixture will last up to three days. Discard mixture once cucumber slices or mint starts to look slimy.

When all else fails grab your SweetSpot Labs on-the-go wipettes in basil grapefruit for a quick pick-me-upper. Not content to merely cleanse, they help your body’s natural powers do their best to keep you fresh when you’re feeling otherwise. It’s simply spot sweet!

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Is the Va-Jay Jay a Self Cleaning Oven?

Monday, August 15, 2011 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Brooke Kelley

Growing up, our moms always had a douche bag laying around, and no I’m not talking about our dads. So mom votes yes to keeping the inside clean, and doctors vote … NO … ??? How confusing is that, and what’s a girl to do!?

Dr. Alexandra Simotas, Board Certified, Obstetrics and Gynecology says, “Regular vaginal douching changes the delicate chemical balance of the vagina and can make a woman more susceptible to infections. Douching can introduce new bacteria into the vagina which can spread up through the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes. Researchers have found that women who douche regularly experience more vaginal irritations and infections such as bacterial vaginosis, and an increased number of sexually transmitted diseases.”

But if you’re anything like the modern woman, although you have respect for the doc, you’re careful not to rest on that advice merely because the M.D. says it. You’ve got to see the proof for yourself to know. So here’s the logic we follow here at SweetSpot Labs. There’s a potential danger if you do, and there are no repercussions if you don’t. (How do you think Great Grammy did alright?)

The main reason women are concerned with this debate at all is mostly because of the problematic odor. So we’ve go the perfect solution. Risk free and fun too. It starts with SweetSpot gentle wash for external use only. That alone will do the job, but you’ve always got the Balancing Mist to spray on later while you’re chillin’ at home. And there’s always on-the-go wipettes for the times you’re out with your friends or on a date with the one you love.

Dr. Alexandra says, “Now, if you have trust issues, and you don’t trust anyone, at least trust your vagina. It knows what it’s doing–I promise.”

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The World According to Oz, Dr. Oz that is

Sunday, August 14, 2011 by SweetTalk on the Spot

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by Amanda Paige

Known as America’s doctor on Oprah, Dr. Mehmet Oz is one smart cookie. While vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University he also directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital.

Though his research interests are in the area of the heart, he helps women by discussing issues on Oprah that sometimes are at the “heart” of a women’s existence, her sweet spot.

When asked if douching was a good way to stay clean, he made the now so popular statement that the “vajayjay” is a self cleaning oven. He was quoted on Oprah as saying “”You have your own bacteria in there. They’re for you. You’re supposed to have them there. When you wipe them out with a vinegar douche, then you’re left with repopulating it with whatever happens to be nearby. It may not be what’s best for you,” he says.

Douching, Dr. Oz says, may even make you more likely to have some problems, such as ectopic pregnancies and infections that can cause infertility. “It’s a big problem. That’s why I don’t think there’s any really good reason to douche. Period,” Dr. Oz says.

Keeping the vagina clean externally is important, and Dr. Oz says you should always wipe front to back to prevent urinary tract infections. And if you are worried about something in that area, you should go to a doctor and get treatment—Dr. Oz says that covering up problems with a douche won’t solve anything.

Oh Dr. Oz, tell them about SweetSpot Labs wipettes!

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The 21st Century SweetSpot

Monday, July 25, 2011 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Alessandra Baltzell,

I’ve been talking about getting ready for bikini season for quite sometime. Now I’ve come across this world famous, revolutionary, all-natural Lightening Gel for Sensitive areas and I felt the need to share it with everyone.

If you suffer from embarrassing dark or discolored skin in intimate areas such as your bikini line or even your underarms, then this if for you. As more people discover bikini waxing, the more we pay attention to how we look once the hair is removed.

South Beach Skin Solutions^TM Lightening Gel for Sensitive Areas is the ultimate in safe, gentle and effective natural lightening for the anal, vaginal, breast, underarm, face and other sensitive areas. What better way to get results, and in the privacy of your own home.

The sweetspot has never had it so good!

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