Menopause is defined as the lack of menstruation for an entire year since a woman’s last period. It is a transition period for a woman’s new phase in life. Some find it liberating because menopause begins when the menstrual cycle finishes. Menopause is a natural process that women’s bodies go through. However, it can cause […]
Pain during sex really is bothersome, and can totally ruin the moment. Painful sex is called dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh) in medical terms. It’s defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after intercourse. Men and women can experience it, but it’s more common among women. […]
When doctors ask “what other medicines do you take,” or “do you currently have maintenance medications,” they’re discerning whether any medication might affect your contraceptive pills or vice versa. There are some medicines that will not work well if taken with another medication. The same thing applies to hormonal contraceptives, especially pills. That’s why it’s […]
The television bombards us with a lot of advertisements for feminine washes and feminine products that promote different scents such as “passionate bloom” or “fresh blossoms”. All these products attempt to hide the vagina’s natural odor, and make us feel ashamed of how our body really works. […]
Although pregnancy can’t happen from anal sex, there is still a big BUT. […]
Sex and contraception might be the last thing you want to think about after giving birth, but planning postpartum contraception is also part of your postnatal care. As soon as three weeks after childbirth, you can already get pregnant once again even if you’re breastfeeding and haven’t gotten back your periods yet. Unless you want […]
Your body went through a roller coaster ride of changes during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is another adventure on its own. Whether you’re planning to have another baby or not, you may want to give yourself some time to rest and recover before having another pregnancy. You may have heard that breastfeeding itself can prevent a […]
Your body goes through a lot of changes as you age, and your vagina and genitals are no exception. You’ll probably notice and experience changes in how your vagina may feel or how your genitals look throughout your life. These changes are normal, but they can affect your bathroom habits and sex life. Here are […]
One out of ten Filipinos are infertile, according to research. Although millions of women deal with fertility problems, but many of them also go on to have babies. This section will help you know more about female infertility, diagnosis, and treatments available in the Philippines. What Is Infertility Women who have tried getting pregnant for […]
Congratulations for making it through pregnancy, labor, and delivery! You’ve been through a rollercoaster ride of physical changes and you’ve probably been expecting for it to stop. But as you start breastfeeding, you’re about to experience another round of changes in your body. Every mom’s experience is different, but here are five common things breastfeeding […]
