HPV is referred to as the human papillomavirus; it is a widespread and common virus. It is easily spread, but the question is, can you get HPV from a toilet seat? There are about 200 types of HPV that affect different parts of the body. Some low-risk types can cause only genital warts. And the high-risk…
Vaginal atrophy, known as atrophic vaginitis, refers to the drying, inflammation of one’s vaginal walls. This may happen when a woman’s body has or produces less estrogen, occurring most often after going through menopause. There many vaginal atrophy treatments, both medical and natural. So read on to learn more about this condition and how you…
What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus occurs due to the spasm or squeezing of the muscles in a woman’s vagina. It typically occurs when something is inserted into the vagina such as the penis during intercourse or a tampon. Vaginismus can be mildly uncomfortable or extremely painful. [1] What are the symptoms of vaginismus? The most obvious…
What is Dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is the recurring genital or pelvic pain that occurs when sexual intercourse or other related activities are attempted. Women with dyspareunia may feel a sharp or intense pain in the vagina, labia, or clitoris. The pain can occur during, before or after sexual intercourse. Though both men and women can experience…
What Is An IUD? IUD stands for “intrauterine device”. It is a small device that is shaped like a “T” and is inserted in the uterus to prevent patients from becoming pregnant [1]. What Are The Types Of IUDs? There are different types of IUDs: hormonal and non-hormonal (copper-based called Paragard). The hormonal IUD contains…
Relationship between Sleep and Weight Loss Losing weight isn’t just about eating properly and working out more. It’s also about getting enough sleep! Researchers report that women who sleep less than five hours a night weigh more compared to those who sleep for seven to nine hours a night. Furthermore, those who sleep six hours a…
What is Libido? The term “Libido” simply means the desire for sex. In women and men, libido is linked to androgen hormones. As men have about 40 times as much androgen as women, they often have a more intense sexual drive. According to WHO (World Health Organization), sexual health is a state of physical, mental, social, and…
Female Orgasm Facts Amongst friends, the conversation about sex always seems to go to “The Big O.” We want to talk about sex, with our girlfriends, with our hairdressers, but not with our doctors. Why are we hesitant to discuss our sexual health with our providers, when nearly 43% of all women struggle with sexual…
It’s extremely important to take care of your vagina, but is douching an appropriate precaution? The dangers of using a homemade douche and douching, in general, can be very serious. One way people try to clean their vaginas is through vaginal douching. This is when one washes the inside using a mix of water and…
The vulva is the area of tissue around your vagina’s opening, including the outer folds of skin. It is not uncommon to experience the occasional pain or discomfort around this area, such as during your period. However, if you have been experiencing pain without any apparent cause, or if it is too painful to bear,…