Technically, women can already get pregnant during puberty by the time their menstrual period starts, until they stop getting it during menopause. A woman’s reproductive years are between ages 12 to 51 on average. Thanks to contraception, couples now have control if they want a child, when they’ll have a child, and how many they […]
You got your “period” but it was just spotting that lasted for three days. You’re also experiencing some of the early signs of pregnancy, so now you’re unsure if you’re pregnant or not. The only way to find out if you’re pregnant is by taking a pregnancy test. But if you’re wondering whether your short […]
A hand mirror will be your next best friend in getting a closer look at your genitalia. Learning each part and seeing your own body can help you understand sex and your health more. As each woman has a unique face, each has a unique body as well, and your genitalia may not look exactly […]
The male sexual anatomy or male genital system is divided into two categories: the internal parts which include the seminal vesicles, testes, vas deferens, epididymis, prostate, ejaculatory duct, etc.; and the external parts which include the penis, foreskin, urethra, and scrotum. Internal Sex Anatomy Testes The male sexual glands, testes are the two oval shaped […]
Puberty is a huge turning point in the lives of young women—it is a time of great changes and growth. These changes don’t immediately happen all at once, and can take several months to several years. Puberty is the phase when a person starts to shift from child to adult, and for the girls at […]
Puberty is when a child matures into an adult capable of sexual reproduction. Your body goes through lots of changes that happen slowly over time. All these changes don’t happen all at once but over the course of several months to several years. Most young males will begin to experience these changes between the ages […]
When periods (menstruation) comes regularly, this is called menstrual cycle. Having regular menstrual cycles means that essential parts of your body are working fine. The menstrual cycle supplies important body chemicals (known as hormones) to keep you healthy, and prepares your body for pregnancy each month. On average, a menstrual cycle is 28 days long, […]
Learning more about sexuality will surely make you encounter the word “testosterone”, especially when talking about male-oriented topics. Testosterone is a hormone that all humans, male or female, develop in their body which primarily helps with growth and development. In men, this hormone is produced in their testicles. In women, this hormone is produced in […]
Some women perceive menstruating as a very uncomfortable experience, while others look at it as a natural cleansing process. Every woman may have a different view towards menstruation, but surely all women want to have a mess-free period, and a fresh and comfortable day. Just as brushing your teeth and washing your hands are essential […]
PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, and it’s caused by changes in the body’s hormonal levels. It refers to the emotional and physical symptoms that a lot of women normally experience two weeks before their monthly period, and disappears once their period beings. Some women don’t have any signs of PMS or only have very mild […]
