When it comes to your sexual and reproductive health, prevention is the best way to defend against future problems because you can’t always predict when or what types of problems may arise. The question then is: how do you know if your symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor? Any potentially serious signs may need…
Urinary incontinence is the accidental or unintentional loss of bladder control. It varies by severity from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to severe and frequent wetting. Urinary incontinence can occur at any age, with it occurring more often as people get older and even more common among women over the age of…
You’ve missed your period and you’re surprised why. Afterall, you’re on an oral contraceptive and you can’t be pregnant. There might be a simple reason for this, antibiotics! Now, we must say that most antibiotics do not have an effect on contraceptives, however, there are a few that interact with hormonal contraception and make it…
Pubic lice are small parasites that attach to the skin near the genital area. The tiny insects live on coarse human hair in the pubic region and at times on beards but do not appear in the hair on your head. They are also known as crabs as they have two large front arms resembling…
A yeast infection (also known as vaginal candidiasis) is a fungal infection, affecting three out of four women during their life. The good news is that a yeast infection isn’t classified as an STI and can be treated. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, treatment and risk factors associated with the infection. Causes…
The majority of contraceptives on the market are considered to be safe for women breastfeeding a child; but there are a few types that can lower your milk supply. In this article, we’ll discuss contraception that is safe to use and which you should avoid. Safe to use Progestin-only contraceptives Progestin-only contraceptives come in several…
There’s no doubt that parenting a new-born is challenging, especially if you’re a first-time mom. A lack of sleep and expressing breast milk are just two physical challenges that you’ll need to overcome. It’s probable that you’ll also experience emotional pain called ‘baby blues’ which according to the Mayo Clinic includes, ‘mood swings, crying spells…
Giving birth to a child is one of the most beautiful part of your life. However, you’re naturally going to gain weight during the pregnancy, and many women find it difficult to shed the kilos after they’ve given birth. Don’t worry. We’re here to help you with five healthy post-pregnancy weight loss tips. According to…
Did you know that there are 27 different types of STIs? That’s a startling amount. All STIs can be prevented by using contraception, so please practice safe sex at all times. In this article, we’re going to discuss an STI called Trichomoniasis. What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is an STI caused
Over the years, there has been a debate about whether shaving pubic hair is safe. Actress Cameron Diaz has supported the notion that hair grows on the pubic region for a reason and so she doesn’t believe pubic hair should be shaved. However, popular culture seems to disagree with Diaz. Many women’s health magazine articles …