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It’s Time To Stop Believing These Sexual Health Myths
Read More: It’s Time To Stop Believing These Sexual Health MythsFrom periods to contraception to fertility, women’s sexual health is subject to its fair share of myths. In South Africa alone, these myths are not just rampant but serve as a barrier for women to access healthcare. Per one study, “In South Africa, about one in five (19%) women of reproductive age (15–49 years) have an unmet…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: What Is the Coital Alignment Technique?
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: What Is the Coital Alignment Technique?Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Pick up a book on sexual positions, and even the most in-shape, flexible person is likely to feel intimidated by images that depict bodies twisted into pretzels in the name…
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12 Ways To Boost Your Libido And Have A More Satisfying Sex Life, According To Experts
Read More: 12 Ways To Boost Your Libido And Have A More Satisfying Sex Life, According To ExpertsPOV: You’re reminiscing about your first few dates with your long-term partner. You know, the time when you used to bonk like bunnies? Back then, it was physically impossible to keep your hands off each other, but now the idea of engaging in spontaneous lovemaking with your S.O. sounds, well, meh. If you can relate, you may…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sex During Menopause Can Be Hot, Hot, Hot
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sex During Menopause Can Be Hot, Hot, HotEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What can I do to get my wife to want to have sex more often now that she’s gone through…
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Why Am I Bleeding During Sex? Gynaecologists Explain Common Reasons And Treatments
Read More: Why Am I Bleeding During Sex? Gynaecologists Explain Common Reasons And TreatmentsSo you just had a nice romp in the sack and now, you’re dutifully peeing to avoid a UTI. (Great job, by the way.) But as you’re wiping, you see blood. What does that mean? Before you panic and text all of your friends for help, take a few deep breaths. Bleeding during or after sex, while jarring in the…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Finding Your Sexual Flow
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Finding Your Sexual FlowEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Serena and Jake returned for a check-in session. It had been two months since we rounded out our therapy together, but — like most clients — they wanted an “accountability”…
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9 Ways Menopause Can Give Your Sex Drive a Boost
Read More: 9 Ways Menopause Can Give Your Sex Drive a BoostIt’s time to make Naked Fridays a reality. A lot of people think menopause means less sex, and less enjoyable sex, but the opposite can be true. Hitting menopause can be like hitting the jackpot for sex and intimacy. Here are nine reasons why the end of your periods can be the beginning of a…
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Here’s Exactly How Your Vagina Changes In Your 20s, 30s And 40s
Read More: Here’s Exactly How Your Vagina Changes In Your 20s, 30s And 40sThough you may not be aware, vaginas go through changes along with the rest of your body. Here’s of the vagina changes over the decades from your 20s, 30s and beyond … Why do vaginas change? Through the years, your vagina changes with the rest of your body, drooping and even drying as you approach…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sexual Fluidity
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sexual FluidityEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Close your eyes and imagine yourself 10 years ago. What were you interested in? What were some of your preferences? What kinds of relationships did you have? Now open your…
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10 Quiet Vibrators That Will Let You Play In Peace
Read More: 10 Quiet Vibrators That Will Let You Play In PeaceEver craved some pleasure time in a crowded home or hotel room with very thin walls? But you’re too busy worrying about the potential ‘what’s that buzzing sound?’ question? Yeah, traditional, buzzy vibrators sure know how to out a girl! *insert rolling eyes emoji*. Bet you wish you had one of these quiet vibrators right…
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7 Common Things That Make Your Vagina Smell Strange
Read More: 7 Common Things That Make Your Vagina Smell StrangeWhy does your vagina smell and what can you do about it? Dr Christine Kriel, a qualified GP with special interests in women’s health and holistic healing, gives us all the intimate details… So, what should your vagina smell like? The way your vagina smells is highly individualised and influenced by a couple of different factors.…
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The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s Hormones
Read More: The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s HormonesWe all know how that moodiness around our periods can drive our partners just a bit insane. But your menstrual cycle actually has a biological effect on your partner, too. Yup, per a study, your cycle could boost his testosterone levels. Ah, hormones… The study Animal studies found that olfactory cues of ovulation (when a…
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The Best Sex Toys For Those With Endometriosis
Read More: The Best Sex Toys For Those With EndometriosisDo you have endometriosis? If you do, you’re not alone. According to WHO, 1 in 10 women at the reproductive age are affected by the condition globally. Those with endo know how much it can interfere with quality of life, including being intimate with your partner. Because the disorder most commonly involves a woman’s ovaries, fallopian tubes…
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At-Home Test Kits: From Ovulation To STDs, Here’s How To Get Results At Home
Read More: At-Home Test Kits: From Ovulation To STDs, Here’s How To Get Results At HomeAh, technology. We’ve come a super long way from sitting in stirrups for test results to now, where we can simply buy an at-home test kit to know our status. From finding your fertile window to knowing your STD status, these at-home test kits are well worth the purchase, especially when you’re feeling uncertain and…
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We Need To Talk About Hysterectomies And How They Really Affect Women
Read More: We Need To Talk About Hysterectomies And How They Really Affect WomenHysterectomies affect millions of women of all ages. Yet, receives almost no attention. A newly released book and podcast by Melanie Verwoerd under the title: “Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy” aims to break this cycle of silence. How common are hysterectomies? The Stats Estimations are that 1 out of 5 women will have a hysterectomy…
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All About The New Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation Therapy
Read More: All About The New Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation TherapyVaginal dryness affects many women, especially women in their post-menopausal phase. The result? Less pleasurable or even painful sex and overall discomfort down there. According to the Women’s Health Organisation, 58% of post-menopausal women experience a lack of natural lubrication, the hallmark sign of vaginal atrophy – the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls,…
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Everything You Need To Know About Endometriosis
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About EndometriosisEndometriosis: what a bloody mess. It’s a condition as common as asthma and diabetes, but not as often discussed. It’s estimated that one in ten women suffer from endometriosis. The condition can be so debilitating that women often need to stay home, missing work or other important activities. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? While…
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5 Simple Ways To Tell Exactly When You’re Ovulating
Read More: 5 Simple Ways To Tell Exactly When You’re OvulatingThere are two reasons you’ll want to know when you are ovulating: if you’re trying to fall pregnant or if you’re trying not to fall pregnant. In previous years, you’d have to rely on an old-school calendar to track your menstrual cycle. But with technology comes major perks that allow you to tell when you’re…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Benefits of Masturbation
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Benefits of MasturbationEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. It was a chilly, gray January day when my new clients Amy and Noah came for their first appointment. I brewed us all some tea and lit a candle, and…
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HIV, Aging and Whole Person Care
Read More: HIV, Aging and Whole Person Care+ Infographic text Physical health HIV has different symptoms based on the stage of infection. The 3 stages of HIV infection are: Acute Chronic Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Adults who live with chronic inflammation from HIV for a long time are at higher risk for Heart disease Diabetes Renal disease Osteoporosis If you don’t take…
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10 Tips To Keep Your Vagina Happy And Healthy
Read More: 10 Tips To Keep Your Vagina Happy And HealthyYou might think you know everything about keeping your lady parts in tip-top shape, but you could be wrong. From douching to ditching your annual exam, there are tonnes of common misconceptions about what you should do to maintain a healthy vagina. Allow us to enlighten you… 1. Don’t forget to use condoms with new partners. This should be a no-brainer,…
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The STI Tests You Need, According To Your Exact Risk Profile
Read More: The STI Tests You Need, According To Your Exact Risk ProfileSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, but the types of STI testing you need may vary by your risk factors. Find out what’s recommended for you… If you’re sexually active, particularly with multiple partners, you’ve probably heard the following advice many times: Use protection and make sure you get tested. This is important because people…
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Here’s How To Have A Discussion With Your Doctor About Sex
Read More: Here’s How To Have A Discussion With Your Doctor About SexYour gynae might have “Dr” before her name, but sometimes you have to be the one to school her. That’s because docs don’t always initiate über important talks. It goes both ways, too. We’re often embarrassed to bring up topics about our sexual health for fear of being judged. Per the Ovarian Research Trust, 66% of 18-24…
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6 STIs You Need to Know About
Read More: 6 STIs You Need to Know AboutAbout one in five people in the United States have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many STIs don’t cause symptoms, which means that they may go undiagnosed and untreated and can lead to long-term complications, such as infertility and chronic pelvic pain, and may be unknowingly spread to others. When they do cause symptoms, many…
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Pop Quiz: Do You Actually Know What’s Going On With Your Vagina?
Read More: Pop Quiz: Do You Actually Know What’s Going On With Your Vagina?Have you got the low-down on your vagina? It’s been a while since we were in awks-inducing sex ed classes labelling Fallopian tubes. Luckily, it seems they’re quite the hot topic right now. Athletes, such as Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui and fitness guru Kayla ltsines, are candid about how periods affect their performance, while celebs…
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12 Reasons Why You’re Suddenly Experiencing Painful Sex
Read More: 12 Reasons Why You’re Suddenly Experiencing Painful SexPainful sex, or dyspareunia, can cause problems in a couple’s sexual relationship. In addition to the physically painful sex, there is also the possibility of negative emotional effects, so the problem should be addressed as soon as it becomes evident. In many cases, a woman can experience painful sex if there is not sufficient vaginal…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Pleasure and Pain
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Pleasure and PainEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Good sex only happens when there’s mutual consent and mutual pleasure. But unfortunately, women often struggle to experience pleasure during sex and many actually experience significant discomfort and even pain.…
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Take Our Quiz: What’s the Difference Between Bladder Cancer and a UTI?
Read More: Take Our Quiz: What’s the Difference Between Bladder Cancer and a UTI?This resource was created with joint support from Astellas and Seagen.
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Life After Diagnosis: Navigating the Things You Love with Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Read More: Life After Diagnosis: Navigating the Things You Love with Urothelial Bladder CancerLean on your support system Whether it is family, friends, religious groups, support groups, professional counselors, or others, it is important to build a support system to help you cope with your diagnosis, after care, and day to day tasks. A cancer diagnosis can trigger feelings such as depression, anxiety, worry. Therefore, patients can benefit…
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Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexual
Read More: Qué influencia tiene el eccema en la salud sexualMariah Woodson, una empresaria de 30 años de Los Ángeles, tuvo que luchar con el eccema (también conocido como dermatitis atópica) desde los 20 años. “¡No bromeo, mis manos y cuello parecían los de un cocodrilo!”, recordó ella. “Siempre dije (bromeando) que si algún hombre me propusiera matrimonio, la apariencia de mis manos haría que…
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Testosterone and the Mating Game
Read More: Testosterone and the Mating GameQ: Do high testosterone levels make guys “players”? A: Testosterone (T) levels are associated with sexual behavior and function. T plays a role in both mating and parenting. Married men tend to have lower T levels than single guys. Men who are fathers tend to have lower T than those who are not. On an individual…
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What’s Hot About Menopause? Sex!
Read More: What’s Hot About Menopause? Sex!It’s time to make Naked Fridays a reality. A lot of people think menopause means less sex, and less enjoyable sex, but the opposite can be true. Hitting menopause can be like hitting the jackpot for sex and intimacy. Here are nine reasons why the end of your periods can be the beginning of a…
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Good Sex With Emily Jamea: How to Cope With Your Partner’s Sexual Dysfunction
Read More: Good Sex With Emily Jamea: How to Cope With Your Partner’s Sexual DysfunctionMax and Jen sat across from me on the sofa. “What brings you in today?” I asked. Max fidgeted nervously on the sofa. “I’ll go first,” said Jen. “Max has erectile dysfunction. It’s gotten really frustrating for both of us. He never wants to do it anymore because he’s so worried he won’t get an…
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Here’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During Sex
Read More: Here’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During SexDo you feel pain during sex? Dr Natalia Novikova, aesthetic gynaecologist, gets to the bottom of what could be causing the problem. The post Here’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During Sex appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why
Read More: Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be WhyFor a number of women, no matter how early a night they get or how many alarms they set for… The post Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Good Sex With Emily Jamea: The Paradox of Desire
Read More: Good Sex With Emily Jamea: The Paradox of DesireEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. “I’ve lost my libido.” “He’s never in the mood.” “I feel constantly rejected.” “It wasn’t always like this. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other in the honeymoon phase.”…
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And Just Like That … I Had a Flash Period
Read More: And Just Like That … I Had a Flash Period“And Just Like That,” the much anticipated follow-up to “Sex and the City,” depicts the beloved characters dealing with life in their early 50s. In episode nine, Charlotte breezily reported she hadn’t had a period in four months and was through menopause without any hot flashes. Later, she unexpectedly bled while wearing a white jumpsuit…
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Good Sex With Emily Jamea: Sexual Fantasies
Read More: Good Sex With Emily Jamea: Sexual FantasiesEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to win the lottery? I know I have. It feels good to imagine who you’d share your winnings with, where…
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The 2022 Sexual Wellness Trends Set To Spice Up Your Sex Life
Read More: The 2022 Sexual Wellness Trends Set To Spice Up Your Sex LifeWhere it once was the case that masturbation and sex were conversations to be had in hushed tones, only with… The post The 2022 Sexual Wellness Trends Set To Spice Up Your Sex Life appeared first on Women’s Health.
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11 Masturbation tips for a sh*t hot orgasm
Read More: 11 Masturbation tips for a sh*t hot orgasmIncrease endorphins, improve sleep, reduce stress, elevate self-esteem and enhance body image. These are just a few benefits of masturbation…. The post 11 Masturbation tips for a sh*t hot orgasm appeared first on Women’s Health.
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10 Silent Vibrators That Will Let You Play In Peace
Read More: 10 Silent Vibrators That Will Let You Play In PeaceEver craved some pleasure time in a crowded home or restaurant, without obviously worrying about the irritating ‘what’s that vibrating… The post 10 Silent Vibrators That Will Let You Play In Peace appeared first on Women’s Health.