Masturbation, Getting to Know Yourself — Really Know Yourself
Let’s be honest, you probably know your own body better than anyone else does. And that’s something to feel really good about. Self-pleasure is yours. It’s one of the few spaces in life where there are no rules, no pressure, and no one else’s needs to worry about. It’s how you learn what you like, […]
Let’s talk HPV
Human papillomavirus is incredibly common and most of us will be exposed at some point. Certain high‑risk strains cause almost all cervical cancers and many anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, and an increasing number of throat (oropharyngeal) cancers, while other strains cause genital warts. Your risk goes up with the number of sexual partners you or […]
Kegel Exercises Matter
Kegel exercises help make the muscles in your pelvic and vaginal area strong. These pelvic floor muscles support the uterus, bladder and bowels which control bladder and bowel function. The easiest way to identify your pelvic floor muscles are to pee and while doing so stop the flow of urine midstream and hold it. Hold the […]
Is Vaginal Mapping Real?
“Vaginal Mapping,” which refers to a technique of receiving help in becoming familiar with your genitals in a way that is not only pleasant but not medical, clinical, sexual, or unexpected. It’s a way of getting to intimately know your vagina, vulva, and pelvic floor. The very existence of Vaginal Mapping shows how far women […]
Is Vaginal cosmetic surgery necessary?
I have definitely seen an increase in women’s interest in having the conversation on how their vagina’s compare to other women and if surgery is actually necessary. Porn and its accessibility has made it easy for women (and men) to compare their vagina’s to others with a quick search on Google. Social media and porn […]
Is it weird that I sometimes smell down there?
Women have a normal white vaginal discharge along with healthy bacteria that protect the vagina from infection. A healthy discharge will look clear to milky in color and will have a “vagina-like” smell. The vagina is not meant to smell like a rose garden but the vagina has a familiar scent which many do enjoy. Depending […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Fertility?
Alcohol can interfere with fertility in many ways. Heavy drinking can disrupt liver function and hormone balance (estrogen and progesterone), which can upset ovulation. It also depletes important vitamins and minerals and can impair judgment during sex, and increasing STI risk. Drinking in pregnancy raises the risk of miscarriage, prematurity, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. […]
Cranberry Juice and UTI Prevention
Cranberry can be helpful in preventing UTI’s by making the urine more acidic and preventing harmful bacterial from sticking to the walls of the bladder. Cranberries contain antioxidants and high levels of proanthocyanidins (PACs) which create an acidic environment in the urine making the destructive bacterial build up more difficult, reducing the chance of getting a […]
Can Testosterone Help with Perimenopause Symptoms?
Though often thought of as a “male” hormone, testosterone is important for women too. Produced mainly by the ovaries and adrenal glands, it helps support bone strength, mood, cognitive function, and sexual drive. Because testosterone has these roles, researchers and clinicians have explored whether supplementing it can ease symptoms that show up during the menopause […]
Breastfeeding and Pregnancy
It’s absolutely possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding. Lactational Amenorrhea Method or LAM is an accepted form of birth control if the strict guidelines are followed to a tee! These guidelines include the following: the baby should be less than 6 months old, no return of menstruation, no regular supplements, feeding at least 8 times […]