Tag: Menstruation

Bleeding after sex is more common than we think. It might not happen to all sexually active women, but it happens to quite a...

Keep your lady parts prepared for a holiday time by waxing or shaving to get rid of unwanted hair. If your periods and holidays overlap, skip it after speaking to a doctor. Take frequent pee breaks to avoid urinary infections and pack the essentials for a holiday sex. After a swim, change to dry clothes and use sunscreens to protect your lady parts.

Being a female athlete can be amazing and wonderfully rewarding. A lot of women are getting important opportunities to push themselves and overcome the milestones...

Amenorrhea is not a disease but a symptom. Primary amenorrhea, marked by the absence of menarche, could either be due to anatomical abnormalities or ovarian insufficiency. Secondary amenorrhea could be caused by a host of diseases from PCOS to hormonal imbalances. Lifestyle factors could also cause the cessation of menstruation.

Sex education is a very important subject that schools are very reluctant to explore. Unfortunately, children are missing out on important life skills because...

It isn't about being around people. Sometimes you can feel lonely even when you are surrounded by people. Loneliness is a disconnect you feel, within yourself from others around you. Being lonely is not healthy as it leads to depression and a lot of health issues. It becomes very difficult to handle both physically and mentally and needs to be tended to at the earliest. Loneliness can quickly turn into stress and affect everything from heart health to mental well-being.

Urban lifestyle comes with its own set of stressors. And after constant exposure to them day in and day out, our minds and bodies...

Did you know certain foods could be to blame for your worse-than-usual symptoms? Avoiding salty food could help cut bloating, while skipping the after-work drinks may help you sleep better and leave you less stressed. Steer clear of refined foods and sugar to reduce the chances of mood swings and fatigue. Your diet could be your friend or foe when you’re on your period, so start making those wise choices!

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a bacterial infection. If you use a tampon for too long, bacteria will easily grow. The same can happen with vaginal devices like diaphragms and contraceptive sponges. If you have a staph skin infection, it can turn into toxic shock. Other causes include infected wounds from surgery, injury, or childbirth. Menstruating women and injured children have the highest risk.

Sex is something most human beings enjoy, and can be a really fun activity when done with mutual consent. Sex essentially is a human need,...

If your first period was at age 12 or older, you’re more likely to live past 90. Later periods also point to a reduced risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. The chances for smoking will also be lower, giving you even more protection from heart disease and cancer. Despite the age of your first period, you can still increase longevity. Aim to improve heart health, quit smoking, and reduce stress.

A visit from Aunt Flo every month is quite bothersome for many women. You have to be extra careful about the way you walk...

After the c-section, you are under the effect of general or regional anesthesia (epidural) for a long time. Moms might wonder whether having a...

Your pads and tampons may not be as safe as you think. Feminine hygiene products are loaded with harmful chemicals like dioxins, glyphosate, rayon, mercury, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. Exposure to these chemicals over long durations will drastically affect your health in the long run. Try safer alternatives like organic, disposable pads and tampons, reusable pads, menstrual cups, and period panties.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we knew exactly when our “time of the month” is arriving? It would save us the constant trouble of...