What you should ALWAYS do after having sex

Make moves for your mind and body. No Images? Click here       Let’s talk about sex, baby. (Sorry to my mom if you’re reading this.) Good sex has amazing benefits, from better sleep to more brain power to lower stress. Chances are you know what you’re supposed to do before and during your romp, but do you consider the moves you make after? They’re important for your overall well-being, and you might be breezing right past them in your state of post-coital bliss. Check out what experts say you should be doing for your physical and mental health after you have sex. Some of them are so simple — like hitting the bathroom ASAP — but they’ll make a major difference in your body and mind. Get busy, everyone. —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated workout or relaxing playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers. This week, Claire Mazur, co-founder of the brand Of a Kind and co-author of the upcoming book Work Wife, a book about how female friendships can fuel success in business, shares her running playlist. Take a look below at what Claire had to say about her tunes: “I start every day with a run — partly for fitness, partly because it helps me battle anxiety and depression better than anything else I’ve ever tried. I rely very heavily on a soundtrack to get me through it, and these are the ones that have stayed in the rotation year after year. It contains an eclectic mix of predictable pump-ups and some soaring, slower jams that you wouldn’t think would make you run faster but really get you in that ‘everything is great; I can do anything’ frame of mind.” Hit play on Claire's playlist here Got a few tunes that push you through a hard gym session? Have some songs that perk you up on a bad day? Share your playlist by filling out this form here. It may get featured in an upcoming newsletter. Words of wellness Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Marjama on his eating disorder: “Just because you’re a Major League Baseball player, that doesn’t mean you’re immune to everything. I’m more than just an athlete. I want to talk about [my eating disorder] because you don’t hear about it a lot ― especially with males.” Serena Williams on self-love: “I want people to be proud of who they are. Too many times young women are told that they're not good enough or they don't look good enough, or they shouldn't do this, or they shouldn't look like that. Really there's no one who should judge that except for you.” "Black Panther" star Letitia Wright on mental illness: “In the Black community, it's something that happens, but we don't speak about it. We have to continue to talk about it and bring it straight to the forefront. And [that doesn't only apply to] the Black community, but different races as well.” You oughta know Steam rooms and saunas can serve as a relaxing self-care tool. But be wary: They also come with some risks. Reporter Fiona Tapp asked if these spas are sanitary and if they pose any health issues. Here’s what you need to know: 1. The locations can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacteria thrives in warm, moist environments (so basically a steam room is like Disney World for these organisms). Contact with these germs can cause problems like fungal or yeast infections, or even upset stomachs. 2. There are ways to reduce your risk. Sit on a towel to avoid the porous, damp wooden benches, which can harbor germs. Make sure to wear sandals as well, and try to pick spas that follow proper cleaning and safety protocols. 3. Be mindful of how long you’re spending in the heat. It’s incredibly easy to get dehydrated or overheated if you’re not careful. Experts recommend starting with a 10-minute session and make sure you drink tons of fluids. Check out what else experts had to say about steam rooms and saunas here.   Crushing on this 'Gram Want more wellness? This Is Why Your Hands Are Always Cold Finally, answers! These Simple Tips Can Trick You Into Eating Healthier Hack your way into better food habits. There Are Psychological Reasons You're Obsessed With Target Marketing experts, therapists and parents weigh in.    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe