You may not guess it looking at me, but I grew up barefooted and wild-haired on a tropical island – well, maybe you can guess the wild-haired part, considering how much I tweet about my epic romps. The truth is that until I was about 26, outside of photo shoots, I rarely wore an ounce of makeup. Eyeliner and lip balm were the only things I needed.

Catching up on all the tips and tricks has been a journey, and I owe it all to Meg O’Brien. Meg launched her blog Meg’s Makeup in 2005 without any real training. Her goal? That women wouldn’t wander cosmetic counters alone. Today, she has over 10,000 subscribers to her killer product review mailing list.

Over drinks in WeHo, it occurred to me to ask about some private essentials — and because I’m not greedy, I now bring her knowledge to you. Just in time for summer, here are three products you absolutely cannot do without:

The Tinge Razor

For $69.00, you’d expect this thing to do magic. And you’d be right. The Tinge vibrates in 32 different speeds – making this the most useful vibrator you will ever own. Scared about the idea of losing control with a razor attached to your toy? Don’t be, the Tinge comes with a cap over the razor and the vibration settings don’t work unless the cap is secured. Essentially, this is a super covert little toy that needs no explanation when summer guests see it charging in the bathroom, or when you’re having your bag searched at the airport – because God knows I’ve had enough bomb threat misunderstandings due to my pearl butterfly.

Sweetspot Labs Gentle Wash

Anyone who has experienced dryness or irritation of the vaginal region knows how important it is to maintain the pH balance in the area. Enter Sweetspot Labs’ washes, specially formulated with coconut to keep it lubricated, glycerin to condition, vitamin E to nourish, and chamomile and aloe vera to soothe. The $12, 4 fl.oz. washes come in citrus galbanum, geranium lavender, basil grapefruit and unscented. The company also makes a balancing mist and wipe for freshness on-the-go. With all the activity related to summer, and the constant exposing of ourselves to the elements, this is a product well worth its while.

Peeka-Bu Intimate Grooming Mirror

This little mirror has a long flexible neck and a suction cup which enables you to attach it to most any bathroom surface and bend it however you need to facilitate your womanscaping. Their site actually offers a section with different styles for your vulva, what they like to call Pimp Up Your Privates! Hilarious. Except, of course, if you’re a woman of your desire, you take this stuff very seriously. Don’t worry, the company may be giggles and lulz with their word-choice, but the $29 mirror itself is serious business. As it should be. It’s summer and this is Los Angeles. Flawless bikini lines are paramount.

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Our editrix here at Sex and the 405 has a formspring.me account where people ask her questions about sex — well, it’s supposed to be about sex, but you guys should see what people ask her. She really is the Oracle at Delphi reupholstered in KY-Jelly. Behold:

You’ve mentioned that you frequently work naked. I tend to work naked as well — or in lingerie, and in bed. However, I’ve been struggling with posture issues when working on the computer in bed. Have any tips?

This is a great question. While our editrix is obsessed with her posture (she has never had the best posture and has tried everything from corsets to rods to improve it), she is no expert on these matters. But lucky for you, her chiropractor Michael Dorausch at ADIO L.A. was kind enough to take some time out of his day to help us answer this pressing question.

“Hunching forward for long periods of time is one of top things that lands laptop users in my office regularly,” Dorausch told Sex and the 405 over e-mail. “If you take that same posture in bed, then there are the same issues. Add to that the reality that most beds are too soft to support sitting for long periods of time — not only is the upper back hunched, but the lower back gets strained as well.”

But what if you’re lying down?

“Make use of pillows to support your back, neck, and at times, to rest your laptop on,” Dorausch suggests. “With the right combos, you can get the task accomplished with little to no back strain. One more reason to have multiple sizes, shapes and thicknesses of pillows available.”

If pillow fighting in lingerie isn’t a good enough reason, think of your back!

So what’s the best position for working on a laptop?

“Sitting upright with the laptop on a table or some other support, is usually one’s best bet,” Dorausch says. “I catch patients sitting cross legged all the time, using their crossed legs as a laptop holder. It’s not something I recommend doing often.”

And what are some ways of reducing stress on your neck and back while working long hours at a laptop?

“Stretches are great,” Dorausch tells us, adding: “of course you want to be doing them properly. I’m obviously biased, being a chiropractor, but I think getting checked for postural and related computer activities is a good investment. Additionally, I’ve gotten good feedback from patients using yoga stretches and pilates exercises to build strength and flexibility in their spines.”

You heard the man. Make an appointment to check up on the damage and start putting that Wii Fit to good use on back-strengthening exercises. Make no mistake: an upright person is a sexy person.

Photo used features Joanna Lord, courtesy of Michael Dorausch.

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