Every woman will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in her lifetime. A common cause is taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis (BV), for an infection elsewhere in the body (respiratory, sinus, bronchitis, etc.), after surgery, etc.Antibiotics wipe out both, the bad AND the...
"My name is Alise and I have the smallest pussy in the world. Well, maybe not the smallest. Maybe it’s just the most exclusive. Or the daintiest. The most high-end. I have a petite vagina. An haute couture box.What I’m trying to say is,...
Menopausal (secondary) vaginismus is characterized by the gradual onset of penetration difficulty after having enjoyed many years of normal, pain-free vaginal function.Diagnosing Secondary Vaginismus Lisa, a 60 years old professional lady in a happy marriage for the past 30 years, arrived for her appointment quite distraught:...
Does having vaginismus mean a death sentence to the woman's sexual life and orgasms? Is she to forgo that important aspect of the relationship? Is she to shut down sexual interest altogether? Absolutely NOT!Can I orgasm if I have vaginismus? Vaginismus is a condition whereby vaginal...
How deep can and should the penis penetrate the vagina? What will the penis hit? Will sex hurt? Is it dangerous? What will the penis hit? These are common concerns of women as they begin to experience penetrative sex (intercourse); these questions and worries are there because the vagina is...
Lubrication vs. moisturizer vs. vaginal Estrogen? These different vaginal preparations can be confusing, and women don't always know when to use which one. So, let's sort it out. Vaginal moisturizers are the parallel to body/hand lotion, which add moisture to a dry skin, typically by mimicking the chemical...
Spring brings with it a renewed energy for exercising, indoors or outdoors. Swimming, cycling, Zumba-ing, running, power walking, etc., -- all sporting activities should include proper genital care to prevent irritation. It would be a shame to forgo working out because of the fear of...
From a patient: "My orgasm isn't strong enough -- what can I do?"The intensity (strength) of the female orgasm depends on many factors such as age, emotional state of the moment, physical health, medication intake, relationship issues, mode of arousal, phase of life (i.e. after...
To do it, or not?The following are common questions about oral sex, also known as cunnilingus:Is it enjoyable? Typically, yes. Is it safe? Yes, unless the do-er has oral herpes/cold sores/dental infection, etc. Another precaution: if the man is uncircumcised, it is important to...
Thrusting during intercourse is the rocking movement of the penis in the vagina, done rhythmically as per the male's arousal. It is the flip-side of rubbing the penis to arousal during manual sex or oral sex.How deep does the penis thrust during intercourse? As deep...