A podcast on YouTube – Achieving Sex Equality in the Bedroom – interviewing us about female sex and sexuality, and a bit about vaginismus. Thank you, Dr. Kopelman (MedChatMonday.com), for shedding light on this sensitive topic!
Midlife women transitioning to menopause may be able to lower their risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, if they exercise more or eat a lower calorie diet, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Women who breast-feed are less likely to develop breast cancer, ovarian […]
We devoted a full chapter in our book, Parting the Curtains, to cancer and sexuality, having witnessed the impact it has on the quality life of the woman, and on her partner when there is one. Excerpts: “Facing a cancer diagnosis is never easy, even when the prognosis for recovery is good. Women dealing with […]
Through the years, we have been emphasizing maternal emotional health before, during, and after birth because of the vital role it plays in the mother’s life, and in baby’s development. The past two years have shown a spike in research substantiating that notion, and a thrust to have OBGYNs embed maternal mental and emotional health […]
“I cannot be on “the pill” thanks to a genetic predisposition of blood clotting in my family history so I have been researching the copper IUD and it seems like the right choice for me… Since I cannot deal with penetration… What do I do?” Our blog post of this week, Can I get an […]
When I go to the bathroom after sex and wipe, there’s some blood on the toilet paper. Is this anything to worry about? I’m not really too concerned, but should I be? Read our Dear Doctor on MissMuslim titled, Is it normal to bleed after sex?
See our Blog post of this week on MissMuslim titled, Do I need to see a gyno as a virgin?
The following crossed our desk recently and we thought you would find them of interest: Yoga May Be Right Move Against Urinary Incontinence Obesity and cancer susceptibility Lung Cancer is Now More Common Among Young Women Than Men Optimizing Postpartum Care: ACOG now recommends that postpartum care should be an ongoing process, rather than a […]
(Originally posted on November 24, 2015) Many women keep an active lifestyle during pregnancy, only slowing down as needed to compensate for their size and level of energy. Other women still perceive pregnancy as a tender state that calls for sedentary, protective inactivity because of fear of harming the developing fetus, or cultural/religious codes, or […]
The latest addition to our website and to our YouTube channel is this podcast, recorded on March 7, 2018 and titled, Sex & Libido After Kids. We thanks Ashley Carroll for inviting us to do this recording. You can follow her at intakesavillagepodcast.com where you can listen to her many valuable and informative podcasts. Please share.
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