A common fertility myth is that there is no chance of getting pregnant if a woman has unprotected sex while on her period. Although the chances are lower, the possibility isn’t completely down to zero. […]
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Beyond Pregnancy Prevention: Other Benefits of Pills
Oral contraceptive pills or “pills” contain the hormones estrogen and progestin that mimic the hormones women naturally produce. These hormones do a couple of things to ensure that pregnancy is not going to happen: they stop the ovaries from producing eggs for ovulation so that there’s no egg for the sperm to fertilize; they make […]
Vaginal health at every age
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 […]
Implantation Bleeding
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 […]
Booze And Periods: How Alcohol Affects Menstruation
Anyone who gets periods would know how difficult it is to have fun during that time of the month. One way we love to enjoy the night is to have a couple of drinks with friends, right, ladies? Nothing wrong with having fun and having a few drinks, but it may have crossed your mind […]