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Crows feet. A less taut chin. Saggy eyelids. Our face is what the world sees and what we tend to focus on as we age. But the vagina undergoes just as many changes through the years. From the moment a woman starts puberty until menopause, the vagina continues to change. A Slimmer Vagina The end […]
As women we hear so much about menopause – the symptoms, when it will start, how it feels. But perimenopause? Not so much. What is Perimenopause? As the name indicates perimenopause is a precursor to menopause. Menopause occurs when the ovaries no longer release any eggs and is defined as the absence of periods for […]
Maybe you noticed what seems like an abnormal curvature. Perhaps sex is painful or difficult. Or he has started avoiding sex altogether. Your partner may be suffering from a fairly common condition called Peyronie’s disease. What Exactly is Peyronie’s Disease? Named after Francois Gigot de la Peyronie, this disorder occurs when plaque, more commonly known […]
Childbirth can cause a whole host of issues and one of them is tearing of the perineal tissue. This painful occurrence can lead to scarring which can also cause other complications ranging from urinary issues and vaginal laxity to a decrease in sexual satisfaction. What Exactly is that Area? The perineum sits between the vagina […]
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 […]
