Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome: A Reason to Hate Sex
If you thought that peanut allergy was giving you trouble, you’ve certainly never heard of poor Mr. A and his Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome. POIS, as first identified by a group of Dutch doctors in 2002, is exactly what it sounds like . . . a sickness you get from your own ejaculation. For 50-year-old Mr. A, who is leaving...
Game Change: Women vs. Men in the Contraception Debate
There is a time and place to discuss politics and religion, the topics of which can be awkward and uncomfortable. Lately, it seems, the subject of female contraception cannot be discussed without encompassing both. The Contraception Debate It is a sensitive topic with a litany of deep-rooted religious and political beliefs attached. Consequently, contraception and issues concerning women’s sexual health are...
Women: Are You Sending Mixed Signals or is Your Guy Just Reading You Wrong?
Women: Are You Sending Mixed Signals or is Your Guy Just Reading You Wrong? Oh goodness . . . just hearing some of the stories of friends who are “dating” these days, I wouldn’t wish that situation on my worst enemy. But who is really at fault here? Is it the guy? The girl? Or both? Which “Type” Is He? This might come...
Sexy Time How Often Men and Women Think About the Deed
Sexy Time How Often Men and Women Think About the Deed How often do YOU think about "gettin' it on"? Don’t worry . . . we won’t tell anyone! It’ll be our little secret. OK, hold the phone sex – wait, I mean hold the phone. We’re not trying to get kinky here! But it is a relevant question – one...
The Many Causes of Women’s Yeast Infections
Women can contract yeast infections in several ways. It is very important to make sure that you have correctly identified the infection. Since there is at least one very serious condition that can be mistaken for a vaginal yeast infection that requires totally different treatment, identification is essential. Women can contract yeast infections in several ways. It is very important...
The Truth about Germs and Kisses: Just How Safe is a Smooch?
Perhaps the most universal sign of enamored affection is the kiss. Young adolescent girls dream of their first kiss; newly married couples seal their commitment with a kiss; and steamy make-out sessions on the big screen usually signify at least some level of affection. But aside from the obvious pleasures, what else can a kiss deliver? How about a lot...
Feeling Forgetful, Ladies? Your Birth Control Pills May Be to Blame
Do you think memory changes are only for aging women? Not so, according to new research from UC Irvine. Younger women who use birth control pills experience changes in memory as well. The reasons for these changes are rather enlightening – and surprising. UCI graduate researcher Shawn Nielson said, “What's most exciting about this study is that it shows the...
4 Toxic Chemicals Found In Condoms that Can Poison You!
Nearly all of us know that condoms are the most commonly used form of contraceptives. However, rarely does anyone have an idea about what goes into manufacturing a condom. Yes! We surely do know that almost all condoms are made of latex, but surely that can’t be the only ‘ingredient’ that goes into making a condom. This is where...
Does Your Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Healthy? Experts Say NO!
Are you one of the millions of Americans that spend thousands of dollars each year on vitamins and supplements to keep you healthy? If so, you won’t want to miss this... Not one… not two… but three new studies published in the December 16th issue of the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found that multivitamin and mineral supplements did not work...
CoQ10-High Octane Heart Health
CoQ10 You’ve probably heard the health buzz around CoQ10 . . . that your body doesn’t have enough of it and you NEED MORE! But what exactly is this nutrient, and why is it SO important for your health? Let’s take a look . . . What is CoQ10? Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10 or simply Q10, is found in every...
