Sex during Menstruation – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Sounds gross, yes, but there are some who practice it. I’ve come across people who ask how safe sex is during menstruation. It is still a controversial issue. For one thing we are sure about is that it never fails to make you frown upon hearing it. The good and bad of period sex are yet to be discovered. However, a number of theories suggest that the practice more of a disadvantage rather than an advantage. The Good In a way, it relieves menstrual cramps. How? Endorphins (a type of hormones to relieve pain and affect emotions) are secreted...
read moreWhere is the loo when I need it most?
Are you one of those people who begin to fidget and feel restless when the slightest urgency to urinate appear? Do you first worry about where the loo is when going out or how convenient to get to one when needed? Or are you annoyed at having to get up a few times at night to answer to the call of nature? Chances are you may be suffering from overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. To fan off your worries, OAB syndrome is rather common in both men and women, although there is evidence that more post-menopausal women suffer from the condition...
read moreSex During Pregnancy – How Safe Is It?
Not as gross as it sounds, sex during pregnancy is actually safe. Especially when you are in your second trimester (i.e. 4th month onwards), you need not worry about the baby you’re carrying during an intercourse. Intercourse during early (earlier than 4 months) as well as advanced (beyond 7 months) of pregnancy can be safe, provided that due care is taken. Knowing the position of the uterus (womb) in relation to the vagina might help you understand the safety of this act. The uterus is flexed forward in relation to the vagina creating an...
read moreAsymmetric Vulva? Not a Problem
It’s not everytime that you look at your genitals in the mirror, one of those few times you notice that one side of your labia minora (inner lips – folds found between the vulva, surrounded by two larger outer folds called labia majora) is actually larger than the other. Well, every woman is different down there. So don’t be stressed up. This is normal. In fact, it is very rare to have these flaps symmetrical. One is always slightly larger/longer than the other. Some may notice them being larger than the outer lips. When does this become...
read moreExcessive hairiness in women – it’s your hormone levels
Excessive hairiness, also known as hirsutism, can be a rather embarrassing condition for women, especially when it happens on the face, or on any other exposed area. But why does unwanted hair grow in excess where it is not supposed to? Androgen, a so-called ‘male hormone’, produces male characteristics in men. Likewise, women have their own female hormones (oestrogen) responsible for their feminine features. But nevertheless, women too have a small amount of androgens which is produced by the adrenal glands (a gland found just above the...
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