SEXUAL HEALTH

***Remember to consult your physician*** There are articles out there that claim that the vagina falls out 50% of women but that is not technically accurate as a vagina does not actually fall out of your body. So what does this mean?  The clinical term is called Pelvic Organ Prolapse and it affects about 50% of women so it’s clearly important to be educated about it. While your vagina does not fall out it can be moved down word. Furthermore one POP really refers to one or more elements pelvic organs dropping down from the normal position.  Most of us...

PARABENS -Parabens are found in many personal lubricants. Some of the health risks are altering estrogen in women, increasing related diseases such as breast tumors. Heightens allergic reaction like contact dermatitis. Decreases sperm cell count in males and can cause problems for fetal development for pregnant women and develop cancer. PHTHALATES  this toxin can be found in dildos and vibrators as well as fragrance products. The usual myth is that you can smell this  like you can smell a new car, however, this toxin does not have a scent and cannot be detected by smell. Health risks include endocrine disruptors...

There are a few reasons why sex can be painful for women. The most common reasons are that the vaginal walls are too tight, dry or tends to allow for little penetration. When this occurs it can cause anything from a slight discomfort to extreme pain and may even cause tearing and bleeding.  There are some chronic vaginal pain caused my auto immune related diagnoses such as vulvodynia and Volvar vestibulitis that are often dismissed by physicians as symptoms of menopause and psychological problem. Many people assume that only virgins can have pain during sex however many women even after...

Menopause begins naturally when a woman start making less estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle. This gradual hormonal change gets underway as early as a women’s late 30s but typically takes place between 45 to 55 years of age. This transitional period is called perimenopause and can last from 2 to 10 years starting with the first year after your final period. The symptoms of perimenopause are the result of changing hormone levels that women begin noticing before menopause takes place. Here are some telltale signs of perimenopauseMenstrual irregularity and regular menstrual cycles are characteristics of...

LUBE Adding lube will not only enhance pleasure, but it prevents chafing and tearing. The body naturally produces its own lubricant for sexual intercourse, however, friction is caused from masturbating, having sexual intercourse or experimenting. You want to and sure that you add lube to protect yourself or your partner.There are a wide variety of lubricants out there that comes in different formulations. However you need to ensure that you were using the lube that is right for you and your partner in order to get the desired effects. Here are a list of different types of lubricants:WATER-BASED LUBE Water-based...