Originally Published on July 09, 2020 Lifestyle | By Korin Miller Like so many mundane activities pre-pandemic, going to the ob-gyn used to be a no brainer: You were, say, struggling with a newfound itch (yeast infection?) and wanted to get it checked out by a doc. Or maybe three years flew by and it […]
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Originally Published on July 9, 2020 Healthy Sex | By Gabrielle Kassel We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.Public service announcement: You don’t need to choose between your sexual health and paying rent, your gym […]
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Originally Published on June 5, 2020 Health | By Gabrielle Kassel What’s the short answer?Let’s get right to it: There can be side effects of sexual activity, says women’s health expert Sherry A. Ross, MD, author of “She-ology” and “She-ology, the She-quel.” Or, at least not-so-favorable aftermath, like sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or unwanted pregnancy. […]
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Originally Published on June 27, 2020 Pregnancy | By Sara Lindberg We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.Many of us know Kegels as the dreaded exercise our doctor tells us to do while standing in […]
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Originally Published on Jun 16, 2020 Health | By Jenna Birch When you masturbate to orgasm it releases hormones like oxytocin and serotonin which can have a host of benefits including reduced stress, better sleep, and pain relief.Women climax more quickly and easily during masturbation than sex, but masturbation could also lead to more orgasms […]
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Originally Published on June 16, 2020 Pregnancy | By Sara Lindberg While moving your body more than you need to may sound like a bit of a chore now that you’re pregnant, maintaining your pre-pregnancy exercise routine — or starting a new one — is good for both you and your growing baby. Most doctors […]
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Originally Published on Jun 16, 2020 Health | By Ashley Laderer It is perfectly safe to have sex during a healthy pregnancy since there is no chance that the penis would poke the baby.But you can still make sex more comfortable by making some changes in the bedroom, such as not lying flat on your […]
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Originally Published on July 23, 2020 Pregnant | By Abi Berwager Schreier Trying to conceive can be a potentially stressful time. There’s so much information out there, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed with everything from the positions you should try, the timing of sex, and even your diet and supplements. A lot of people […]
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Originally Published on July 30, 2020 Wellness | By JR Thorpe If you have a cervix, tests for human papilloma virus (HPV) and Pap smears have likely been part of your health checks since your early twenties. Uncomfortable though it can be to make small talk with a gynecologist who’s extracting cells from your pelvis, […]
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Originally Published July 24, 2020 on Postpartum Care | By Sara Lindberg Pregnancy and breastfeeding can bring about some big changes in your life — and to your breasts. Not only can your breasts change in size, shape, and sensitivity, but you may also feel very differently about them when they are called to duty […]
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