Feeling a twinge of pain in your breasts can be a worry, but breast pain is common and on its own is rarely a symptom of anything serious. Hormonal changes related to your periods is often the reason why your breasts might feel tender but there are other causes too. Having large breasts, breastfeeding or…
When you talk about taking good care of your body, you don’t always think about your vagina. But knowing how to look after your vagina can help to keep it comfortable and free from infection. So if you’ve ever wondered how to keep your vagina clean, whether you should be washing it after sex or…
When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there may not be any warning signs. If you can’t answer “yes” to the question: are you having safe sex? – then you need to know that more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections are acquired every day worldwide. Much of this is preventable, and you can…
The past year and a half has been a tumultuous time for lot of people as the pandemic has ushered in a new normal, changing our lives in more ways than one. A large part of that involves managing almost every aspect of life with a large number of hours spent being at home, which…
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal infection and inflammation. It is most prevalent in women who are in their reproductive years, but it can affect women of any age. It frequently develops after unprotected sexual intercourse with a new partner, and is extremely rare for a woman to have it if she…
Sexual assault can leave survivors with trauma which can be both physical and emotional. Every assault survivor has different experiences, but more often than not, most rape survivors may be in too much shock to act, in the immediate moments after a rape. This article has a breakdown of practical steps you can take…
What is a post-term pregnancy?Any pregnancy that goes beyond 42 weeks is considered post-term. A large number of women normally deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation. Statistically, around 7.4 percent of all babies are born at 42 weeks or later. What are the causes?It is not known as healthcare providers can’t point…
Many women experience bloating before the start of their period. It can be uncomfortable, accompanied by cramps and may have a negative impact on self-confidence. Women may feel like they have gained weight with their favourite pair of jeans — which go from fitting fine to uncomfortably tight, literally overnight. They may also feel as…
A number of women use so-called feminine hygiene products which include intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants, in the hope to feel clean and fresh. In recent years, many a discussion on vaginal health have seen the rise of the mantra — “the vagina is a self-cleaning oven.” We take a look at…
The year 2020 came with a number of challenges on a scale we haven’t witnessed in a very long time. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the earth and had an impact on our everyday lives. This, sadly unsurprisingly, has had a detrimental effect on women as seen by women disproportionately affected and…
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