The benefits of self love

UPDATE: this product is no longer sold at Shop Naturally. Vibrators have become mainstream and are available in many stores that don't only sell sex toys. We are no longer selling anything in this category but we were proud to be one of the first stores in Australia to do so.

Before reading any further, this blog post is about a vibrator. We discuss the medical merits of using this vibrator along with a link to Harvard Health. If you don't feel this is right for you, please close this window and stop reading.

There is no doubt that we are living in very different times right now. At the time of writing this post, Victoria is in its second lockdown, and mental health is an issue that has touched everyone in some way. Stress, trouble sleeping, worrying about the future, it's front and centre for so many more people than normal. Most of us are going without things, and for many, human contact and that rush of feel-good hormones from intimacy is one of them.

Self care is more important than ever. For many women, a chocolately treat is at the top of the list, for others, an at home facial or hair colour. For an increasingly larger number of our own customers, the hormone rush from having an orgasm is in their shopping cart too along with a refill on deodorant and shampoo. From one quick post on Facebook this week declaring that our Ava by Downunder vibrator was back in stock, we have seen the biggest rush on this product in the history of our store, paired with water based lubricant.

There is a wealth of well researched medical information online about the hormones released in the body during orgasm. From the release of dopamine and oxytocin which can reduce stress, to the raising of DHEA levels which are linked to memory and brain function, one of the added benefits can also be the movement of cortisol through the system to make you relaxed and sleepy. For those who are stressed, mind going a million miles and just can't get to sleep, sometimes that aroma diffuser packed with lavender essential oil or that magnesium oil you sprayed on your feet just doesn't cut it. An orgasm, whether it's solo or shared with a partner, can be just what you need, and sometimes, what the doctor ordered. We have had more than one doctor write to us in private who have referred their patients to us to buy a vibrator in a setting that treats the topic of masturbation with respect and discretion.

For those women who have hit perimenopause and menopause, there are benefits to sexual activity that you can discuss with your own doctor. There is a natural decrease in blood flow due to lower estrogen associated with menopause, and sexual activity helps to maintain a healthy vagina. (Read more at the Harvard Health website here)

Why we chose and support Ava By Downunder

We only stock one vibrator in store, Ava By Downunder.  We deranged our first brand after a series of poor reviews and Ava outperforms them significantly. Here's some key features that sets Ava apart from the competition.