6 Tips To Help Manage Anxiety

In this day and age, it is safe to think that we have all, at one time or another, experienced stress or anxiety. It can feel overwhelming and make you feel powerless. I know this for a fact first hand. In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, here are a few tips to help you cope in a mindful, loving way. Some may surprise you!

CBD

Many clinical studies demonstrate that CBD (cannabidiol) help in reducing anxiety and general stress. It also reduces pain and improves sleep. My absolute favorite CBD brand is Flora & Bast. Their Relief Potion is a CBD oil that can be take orally or topically. It gives your mind and body a break by addressing the root of pain. Their Relief Gummies contain CBN, a compound similar to but much weaker than THC. CBN promotes calm, reduces anxiety and boots sleep patterns.

Flora & Bast offers you 20% off when using code “KIMLOVE”. Click here to redeem the offer.

“These magical herbs give you jitters-free energy, aid focus and invite calm.”

SWITCH OUT CAFFEINE FOR ADAPTOGENS

Yep, caffeine can exacerbate anxiety. Caffeine doesn’t really cause anxiety per se. It is a psychostimulant that causes effects similar to the symptoms of anxiety. This is why, if you are on the anxious side, caffeine may not be the best thing for you. Try adaptogens instead! These magical herbs give you jitters-free energy, aid focus and invite calm. Pique Life’s Chaga Energy Elixir is my go-to. Sakara also has Nootropic Chocolates to energize and help you focus.

Pique Life offers you 5% off when using code “KIMKLEAN”. Click here to redeem the offer.

Sakara offers you 20% off your 1st order with code “XOKIMKLEAN”. Click here to redeem the offer.

“Practicing gratitude rewires the brain and focuses on positive thoughts.”

PRACTICING GRATITUDE

Anxiety can bring a feeling of insecurity, of being inadequate. Practicing gratitude rewires the brain and focuses on positive thoughts which can then reduce anxiety. Deepak Chopra, an expert in the field of mind-body healing says, “The main thing to do at the end of the day is to write in a gratitude journal all the things that you are grateful for that happened that day. You will invite even more abundance into your life.” There are several gratitude journals to guide you in this practice.

MOVE IT!!

Emotions are energy moving through your body, so Move Your Body! Physical activity is known to be a mood lifter. Playing sports releases endorphins, the “feel good” hormones, which give an impression of euphoria. Running, yoga, walk in nature are all good sports to help manage anxiety. And so is dancing! So blast your favorite tune and dance like nobody's watching! I swear a laugh will come out of your mouth without you even expecting it. My favorite “at home workout” that always kicks my butt and makes me smile is The Sculpt Society by Megan Roup. Her energy is always positive and highly contagious!

“This light can cause sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety and sometimes even depression.”

PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY IN THE EVENING

The blue light emitted from screens, aka your cellphone, visibly affects your skin - premature aging - but also affects your mental health in a more sneaky way. This light can cause sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety and sometimes even depression. Not to mention the anxiety that can arise from comparing your life to the “online” lives of strangers. Personally, I put my cell phone in “Night Shift” mode from 8pm to 8am and try to avoid social media 2 hours before going to bed. And honestly, I see a difference with this simple adjustment.

AROMATHERAPY

Essential oils are known for their calming benefits. Here is a simple little guide for you. Citruses (lemon, pink grapefruit, orange) are like big rays of sunshine! They are invigorating and bring happiness. Flowers (rose, geranium, orange blossom) offer you emotional support. They soothe the heart and mind and invite love. Roots (vetiver, spikenard) ground you and bring a feeling of balance and stability. Inhalation is the fastest way for your body to assimilate the molecules of essential oils. So open up the bottle of your favorite oil and take a deep breath!

In my experience, anxiety does not happen “out of nowhere”, but rather is a way our body uses to signal us that something needs to be addressed. So I invite you to really do some introspection, look inwards and understand the source of your anxiety. I hope these few tips will be of great help to you!

Kim xoxo

Intimate Pleasures

We have been hydrating our face and our body, conditioning our hair, our lips, even our nails since we were teenagers. How have we been skipping the most sensitive area of our body this whole time!? Our intimacy. Here are some wonderful brands (and tips) focused on making you feel satisfied, solo or with a partner, for a sweet and pleasurable new year.

“Their products are meant to keep you happy and comfy “down there”.”

Lady Suite - intimate care.

Lady Suite is the first line of intimate skincare I was introduced to. And I can not live without it! Their products are meant to keep you happy and comfy “down there”. Their line showcases three products only and this is all you need! The Probiotic Refreshing Cleanser, meant to gently cleanse and support a healthy pH balance. The Glow Refiner, an exfoliating spray that helps keep your skin smooth and eliminates ingrown hair sometimes caused by shaving or waxing. And, finally, MY FAVORITE, the Rejuvenating Botanical Oil. This lightly, naturally scented oil moisturizes, soothes, softens and helps prevent ingrown hair.

#KimKLEANapproved #cleanbeauty

“Lioness is the first “intelligent” sex toy that collects data on your orgasms.”

Lioness - explore your body.

This is where technology meets sexuality! Lioness is the first “intelligent” sex toy that collects data on your orgasms. Yep! You read it right! Lioness connects to your phone after your sexy sessions and shows you a diagram of your pelvic pulsations and orgasms. When did you climax? How many times did you climax? How long did your orgasm(s) last for? What type of orgasm do you experience? Explosion? Avalanche? Why not experiment and really get to know your body? Lioness encourages you to take some notes in the app after each session. For example, how did you sleep today? Are you stressed? Did you go for a run? Did you just have a coffee, a glass of wine, eat chocolate? The more specific you are, the more you can understand what really makes YOU tick.

Lioness is offering you $20 off when using the code “KIMKLEAN” . Click here to redeem your offer.

“Designed for the adventurous ones, these gummies are made with a wee bit of THC to stimulate your libido and creativity!”

Flora + Bast - intensify your experience.

Here is a lovely full-spectrum CBD brand that offers remedies for the mind, skin, body and - you guessed it! - intimacy. Their oil, APHRODISIA, intensifies sensations, pleasure and sexual energy. It contains 300mg of CBD as well as 300mg of CBG and can be used topically as an arousing lubricant or orally to reduce stress and encourage a more satisfying experience.

Their gummies SEX & CANDY are made for everyone, but thought of for women. Designed for the adventurous ones, these gummies are made with a wee bit of THC to stimulate your libido and creativity!

SUGGESTION! Test the effect that your oil and your gummies really have on you by collecting data with your Lioness?! HOURS OF PLEASURE!!!

Flora + Bast is offering you 20% off the entire site with the code “KIMLOVE”. Click here to redeem your offer.

#KimKLEANapproved #cleanbeauty

“[…] Ohnut allows you to control the depth of penetration, without diminishing your partner’s pleasure […]”

Ohnut - when pleasure for two is sometimes painful.

For some of us, sex can sometimes feel uncomfortable, at times, even painful. OHNUT to the rescue! These colorful little “donuts” are stretchable and feel like skin to the touch. Placed at the base of your partner’s member, Ohnut allows you to control the depth of penetration, without diminishing your partner’s pleasure, resulting in an enjoyable intimate moment for the both of you. 

“On top of being comfortable, they are a money saver that help us save our planet!”

Thinx - periods without rules.

Founded in Brooklyn by 3 young women, two of them being from Montreal (proud quebecois moment here!), THINX is THE period underwear that everyone talks about. Goodbye overflowing sanitary pads! The technology used in these revolutionary panties absorbs your flow and keeps you dry. Simply rinse out your undies at the end of the day and throw them in the wash! Did you know that, through a lifetime, each and everyone of us will create 400 pounds of pad and tampon waste? On top of being comfortable, they are a money saver that help us save our planet!

Here’s to feeling fresh and adventurous, dry (or wet!) and satisfied in every single way!

To pleasure, with love,

Kim