Orgasm Much?
Orgasm Much? As far as scientists can tell, we are one of the few female species that experience some form of orgasm. Why do women orgasm? No one knows. Maybe the spasms help move sperm through the reproductive tract; maybe it helps bond women more closely to their partners. But as any woman who has […]
Modern Birth Control Methods
We could have titled this article, “Contraception: Not Your Mother’s Birth Control,” because women today have never had more options when it comes to birth control. Did you know there are at least 17 forms of contraception today? And that several of these options can do more than just prevent pregnancy. So if you’re still […]
Menopause And Your Changing Body
In our culture, menopause is frequently seen as a negative milestone, a time of loss and is sometimes viewed as a disease or medical condition requiring a cure. With messages like this from the medical establishment and the media, it’s no wonder many health women in the midst of this transition develop negative feelings towards […]
9 Questions to Ask About Postsurgical Pain Management
One of the best ways to ease a***y about a major event, like surgery, is to plan ahead. Conversations about postsurgical pain management need to happen before your procedure, so you can focus on your recovery after surgery is complete. Here are 9 questions you should ask your attending health care professional before having surgery. […]
How to Deal With Constipation
If only it were socially acceptable, when someone asks why you are grumpy, to honestly answer, “I’m a little backed up.” Constipation is a common condition, especially among women. But that doesn’t make it any easier to talk about. While it might not be your topic of choice for ladies’ night out or the book […]
Menopause And Your Sexual Health: When Dryness Equals Discomfort
During menopause, estrogen production slows and then stops. When that happens, a number of changes — many of them unwelcome — happen in a woman’s body. Periods become irregular and then stop. You may have hot flashes, mood swings, a deeper voice, and an increase in facial hair. Vaginal dryness is another common symptom of […]
Sex Doesn’t Have to End With Menopause
If you’ve been through menopause, then you might say that your sex life has never been better. After all, the pregnancy worries are gone and so are the children. You can be spontaneous! Have sex in any room of the house! You’re no longer running your kids to endless activities, so you have more energy […]
6 Common Myths About Aging
1. Myth: Dementia is an inevitable part of aging. Fact: “Dementia should be seen as a modifiable health condition and, if it occurs, should be followed as a medical condition, not a normal part of aging,” said Patricia Harris, MD, a geriatrician and associate professor at Georgetown University Medical Center. In other words, if you or your […]
The Secret To A Healthy Lifestyle
“If you want to be 80 and still be able to get out of bed, then staying active and avoiding obesity are the most important things you can do today,” says Patricia Harris, MD, a geriatrician and associate professor at Georgetown University Medical Center who also directs Washington Hospital Center’s House Call program, in which […]
Managing Menopausal Symptoms
According to the Office on Women’s Health, the average age women officially start menopause (or experience stopped periods) is 51. But symptoms can start early. Throughout perimenopause and menopause, the levels of estrogen and progesterone in your body fluctuate as your ovaries try to keep up with your normal levels of hormone production. This fluctuation […]
Adopting a Child: Ensuring That You are Ready
As you likely know, deciding whether to adopt a child is not an easy decision. You may have considered adoption as an attractive option, whether you believe you’ll be doing something good for a child in need or have found it difficult to conceive or carry a baby to full term. There are some specific […]
Sex After 50: More Than Ever?
While most of us know that the frequency of sex is greatest during those first throes of passion, and we grudgingly accept the fact that it often wanes as the years of wedded bliss march on, this study into the sexual behavior of long-married couples uncovered something quite unexpected. Couples who were married for longer […]