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From childbirth and aging to good old genetics, many factors can cause the vagina to lose its shape. Thankfully, when the elasticity doesn’t spring back in the vaginal muscles, there are some medical interventions that can help. What’s the Difference? The word “vagina” is often used to describe many areas that aren’t actually the vagina. […]
Sometimes it takes a star to make a point. And thanks to a new campaign launched by AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Cheryl Hines has center stage. The actress is now a spokeswoman for the company’s Painfully Awkward Conversations campaign which focuses on the painful sex many women continue to experience after menopause. A Humorous Approach Best […]
Walk. Swim. Lift weights. Doctors are constantly espousing the value of exercise. Staying active will help you sleep better, keep your heart healthy, your joints supple, your mind depression-free and your weight down. Essentially exercise is prescribed as a “one size fits all” treatment. Then, a significant Japanese study nearly turned that concept on its […]
Are you thinking about undergoing a hysterectomy? Or have you already scheduled the procedure but are wondering exactly what the recovery will entail? Remember to give your body time to heal and don’t forget about your mental health too. Although a hysterectomy is a major surgery, advancements in healthcare and technology have made the […]
Better sex. A tighter vagina. A boost in self-confidence. More and more women are hearing about these benefits and heading to their surgeon for vaginoplasty. According to the latest numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there was a 30 percent increase in the rate of vaginal rejuvenation procedures, up from 793 in 2005 […]
It’s the middle of the month, you’re supposed to get your period but it never came. You take a pregnancy test and it’s negative. Maybe you and your partner have been trying for years to get pregnant too. Irregular periods, particularly missed periods, and infertility are two of the main indicators of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome […]
Too tight. Too loose. Sexual problems sometimes seem akin to Goldilocks’ too hot and too cold porridge. But while women with a loose vagina are looking for a heightened sexual experience, women dealing with a too-tight vagina often deal with pain during sex. Thankfully, there is a happy medium and various solutions to the problem. […]
Do you pass large blood clots? Do you often soak through both a tampon and a pad? Does the bleeding last longer than seven days? If you nodded your head to one or more of these questions then you may suffer from heavy periods. You may have just dealt with this issue for years without […]
Exhausted? Tired in the morning after a night’s sleep? Barely able to keep your eyes open? If this your normal day and you suffer from endometriosis, the two may be connected. A new study on endometriosis, when tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the organ causing bleeding and debilitating pain, reveals that fatigue […]
Does urine leak out when you laugh too hard? Or maybe when you jump around at the gym? You’re not alone. Childbirth and age can permanently stretch out vaginal muscles, which may lead to urinary incontinence. That’s why it’s such a common condition among women. While “do some kegel exercises” seems to be the go-to […]
