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Suddenly covering your face with a serum-soaked cloth became the selfie du jour. Sheet masks, which originated in South Korea, were a virtually unknown beauty product in the United States until a few years ago when they started popping up on everyone’s Instagram. Now those same masks designed to clear out pores, deter acne and […]
Childbirth is beautiful but it definitely can do some not-so-lovely things to the vagina. Normal vaginal delivery can widen the vagina by stretching both the tissues and the surrounding muscles. So, what’s the result of all that excess stretching out? For some women, postpartum vaginal laxity, the condition when the vagina doesn’t pop back into […]
If the thought of jumping up and down, laughing or even sneezing suddenly sends you into a panic, it may be time to look into urinary stress incontinence treatment. This common condition more than 30 percent of women suffer from at some point, not only interrupts a women’s day-to-day routine but can also cause her […]
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. […]
