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From Douching To Discharge: 5 Feminine Hygiene Myths, Busted
Read More: From Douching To Discharge: 5 Feminine Hygiene Myths, BustedNearly half the world has a vagina, yet myths about feminine hygiene still thrive. But here at WH we want to share what science โ not stigma โ says about keeping your intimate area healthy.ย So of course, we went full on MythBusters (sans the beret and facial hair) to bust five big myths about…
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10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap Smear
Read More: 10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap SmearThere are many awkward situations in life, from forgetting someoneโs name even though youโve met them three times, to laughing at a really inappropriate time. But a trip to the gynae is definitely near the top of the list. No matter how many times you go, you canโt help but clam up. And getting a…
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10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap Smear
Read More: 10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap SmearThere are many awkward situations in life, from forgetting someoneโs name even though youโve met them three times, to laughing at a really inappropriate time. But a trip to the gynae is definitely near the top of the list. No matter how many times you go, you canโt help but clam up. And getting a…
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The A to Z Of Sexual Wellness โ Literally Everything You Need To Know
Read More: The A to Z Of Sexual Wellness โ Literally Everything You Need To KnowThe World Health Organisation (WHO) deems sexual and reproductive health as a fundamental human right. However, with so much misinformation and stigma doing the rounds, as well as a lack of resources, itโs nearly impossible for many to make informed choices.ย To help bridge this gap, our friends at Lovehoney created a no-judgment glossary to keep…
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Is There Anything You Can Eat To Make Your Vagina Smell Good + More Sexual Health Questions Answered
Read More: Is There Anything You Can Eat To Make Your Vagina Smell Good + More Sexual Health Questions AnsweredWhere sexual health is concerned, there are many misconceptions doing the rounds becauseโฆbetween Google and TikTok, someoneโs always ready to play expert. From whether youโll be able to have good sex after a hysterectomy to whether probiotics really do anything for your vaginal health โ and everything else in between โ Pretoria-based ob-gynย Dr Sebolelo Mojaki…
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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 youย justย had a nice romp in the sack and now, youโre dutifully peeingย to avoid a UTI. (Great job, by the way.) But as youโre wiping, you see blood. What doesย thatย 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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Hereโs Exactly How Your Vagina Changes In Your 20s, 30s And 40s
Read More: Hereโs Exactly How Your Vagina Changes In Your 20s, 30s And 40sย Though you may not be aware, vaginas go through changes along with the rest of your body. Hereโs of the vagina changes over the decades from your 20s, 30s and beyond โฆ 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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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, aย qualified GP with special interests in womenโs health and holistic healing, gives us all the intimate detailsโฆ 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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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 Womenโs Health Organisation, 58% of post-menopausal women experience a lack of natural lubrication, the hallmark sign of vaginal atrophy โ the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls,…
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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 aboutย keeping your lady parts in tip-topย shape, but you could be wrong. Fromย douchingย to ditching your annual exam, there are tonnes of common misconceptions about what youย shouldย do to maintain a healthy vagina.ย Allow us to enlighten youโฆ 1. Donโt forget to use condoms with new partners. This should be a no-brainer,…
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Pop Quiz: Do You Actually Know Whatโs Going On With Your Vagina?
Read More: Pop Quiz: Do You Actually Know Whatโs Going On With Your Vagina?Have you got the low-down on your vagina? Itโs been a while since we were in awks-inducing sex ed classes labelling Fallopian tubes. Luckily, it seems theyโre 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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Vaginal Infections 101 โ What You Need To Know About That Itch
Read More: Vaginal Infections 101 โ What You Need To Know About That ItchBeing a woman certainly has its benefits but some aspects of womanhood are far from glamorous, in fact they are down right unpleasant. Bothersome vaginal infections are high on the list, with about a third of women being affected at some point during their lifetime. Gynaecologist and Lactacyd spokesperson, Dr Lizelle Nortje sheds some light…
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Are You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup?
Read More: Are You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup?In a world of fast fashion, palm oilย and David Attenborough, Iโm a typical millennial โ swinging between being a vego-leaning… The post Are You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup? appeared first on Women’s Health.
