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,…
A hot flash is an abrupt sensation of extreme heat. It starts when blood vessels located near the surface of the skin widen in an attempt to cool themselves. At that point a woman will frequently start to sweat and her face can sometimes also turn red. It can also be accompanied by an increase…
Instating a sleep hygiene checklist that incorporates both physical and emotional habits that will lead to high quality sleep on a consistent basis. Sleep is important to everyone in order to maintain good mental and physical health. Sadly, many people have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. A good rest will improve productivity and make you feel…
There is so much to learn about our bodies, with one thing women might want to know more about being their ovaries! With the many processes and cycles experienced, it can get confusing figuring out certain things about this important part of our bodies. One thing women question is, ‘where are your ovaries?’ While it may…
Top 5 Causes of Vaginal Itching Vaginal itching is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition that mainly arises due to benign causes like yeast infections. But, there are many other potential causes of itching in the vaginal area. While vaginal itching can often be treated with over-the-counter remedies, the condition can sometimes grow more serious…
Have you had a tubal ligation procedure for contraception but changed your mind after a few years? If that’s the case, you may be able to undergo a tubal ligation reversal. Can You Reverse Tubal Ligation? As the name suggests, a tubal ligation reversal would reconnect your fallopian tube’s blocked or cut areas. Surgeons would either reopen,…
ymptoms of Hormone Imbalance Hormonal imbalances occur if there are too much (or little) hormones in your bloodstream. Since they are a crucial part of your body, even the smallest changes and imbalances can cause discomfort and symptoms. Read on to learn more about hormonal imbalance, from its causes and symptoms, down to what you…