Women's health
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The hymen is part of the female anatomy. Although it is not an organ itself, it is part of the female reproductive system and performs specific functions. There are many myths and taboos about the female hymen, especially those related to virginity. This means there are many people who do not know exactly...
Some taboos surrounding periods just don't seem to want to go away. From one generation to the next, from one culture to the next, everyone can agree on at least one point: periods are definitely a pain, and yet we don't talk about it. Or perhaps we didn't! As more recently, menstruating people have...
Although some version of the menstrual cup has been around for almost a century, their increased popularity has been relatively recent. Due to their uncommon use, there are a lot of questions many women have about how they can use a menstrual cup. Unlike a tampon or sanitary pad which absorb menstrual...
Does your period prevent you from resting and sleeping well? Many women that are on their period get up at night several times and can not rest peacefully, so the next day they are tired and in pain. Not only do many of us deal with insomnia, but it can even be difficult to find the right positions to sleep...
Menstruation is a physiological process that consists of the expulsion of unfertilized ovules through the vagina. Women experience their periods monthly. Sometimes, however, our periods can coincide with important events. In addition, some women also suffer from extremely long and painful periods and need...
If you are going on a vacation or attending an event, you want to enjoy it at the fullest and don’t want to be down with your period. We all know that having our periods during such times can ruin the entire experience. In that case, the first thing that comes to your mind is to make your period come...
It's normal to feel concerned about any significant changes in your skin, but even more so if you notice a sudden change in your breasts. If you have recently noticed how a red mole has suddenly appeared on your breast under it or on your nipple don't be alarmed, there are several reasons why it may...
If you have recently noticed pain in the clitoris or even swelling in the area, you may have reached the conclusion you are suffering from Clitorodynia. This condition is known as a form of Vulvodynia, which is the sensation of chronic pain in the vulvar region in women. Clitorodynia is therefore known as the pain...
Women may start to feel worried when their period does not start when it should, especially those who have a regular menstrual cycle. As you may know, vitamin C can help your period come thanks to its capacity to build up estrogen, which will in turn help your uterus create the contractions it needs...
Ovarian cysts are kind of bags containing liquid therein and they form on the surface or within one or both of your ovaries. Many women may have ovarian cysts at some point during their lives. In most cases ovarian cysts do not present a serious health problem and tend to disappear spontaneously after...
If you have ever asked yourself whether your vagina is normal or not, the answer will most probably be yes. Every woman's vagina is different, but regardless of all the distinctive features, they all serve the same functions. What some women worry about in this sense is the size of their vaginas. The depth...
Irregular periods are quite common in women. But if a woman is sexually active, a late period might become a cause for concern; especially if she is not ready for a child. Besides being pregnant, there are several reasons why you might not have gotten your period. Most of the time it is caused by factors...
A 2-3 week delay in the period is always a stressful situation. But sometimes, this stress is even worse for the period, and the more you think about it and the more worried you are, the longer it will take for it to come. But there are some remedies that can induce your period an make it come when it's...
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In such times as these, fighting stress should be considered a basic need. This condition can affect our bodies in so many ways that there is not one biological process that remains unaltered when the body and emotions conflict. They order the brain to become alarmed and it begins producing an excessive...
Bartholin glands are present on both sides of vaginal opening, and are responsible for lubricating it. Sometimes, a Bartholin’s cyst develops in the area, which can cause pain, swelling and pus. If it is small and painless, then you can leave it alone, but if it gets infected, it becomes necessary to...
Feeling the clitoris swelled and sore is something that happens to many women, but given to the high sensitivity and delicateness of this area, it can cause worry when it happens. Discomfort and clitoris swelling can be due to many different factors, and in this oneHOWTO article we're going to list some...