Relationship Health

 Breast pain, aka ‘mastalgia’, accounts for nearly half of all breast-related complaints. However, before you start jumping to dire conclusions (breast cancer!), please read this. If you’re suffering from pain, tenderness or increased sensitivity to touch or pressure in one or both of your breasts, we can understand that you’re probably terrified and imagining the worst. Ergo, let’s get a few facts straight first. Breast pain alone isn’t usually an indicator of breast cancer; and, according to experts, it is much more likely that tender, aching breasts could be caused by something else. The following are 5 very likely reasons why you’re experiencing pain, or even increased sensitivity, in your breasts: 1. Mastitis Mastitis is an infection of breast tissue that leads to the inflammation, i.e., abnormal swelling and redness of breasts. In most cases, it is as a result of an infection of a woman’s breast ducts and occurs in mother’s who are nursing. While breastfeeding, bacteria resi...

 Who do you think knows the most about vaginas? Doctors? Of course, yes. Can you think of anyone else who has dealt with vaginas all their lives? No, I am not talking about men. It is the bikini waxers. You take your hairy vaginas to them, and they make you feel “clean” and pampered. What do you think they would be thinking about vaginas while at the job? I don’t know about all of them, but here’s the classification of vaginal shapes postulated by a bikini waxer who must have ripped hair off from millions of vaginas. Owing to that number, we believe you, don’t we, readers? Go ahead and read what she’s got to say about the lady gardens. The Barbie Baby Let’s start with the Barbie Babes. These vags are the first ones to pop into our minds when we think of lady parts. But surprisingly, this is the rarest of the kinds and ranks the highest in the aesthetic quotient – very barbie like – and hence the name. In this sort of vagina, the outer lips (labia majora) completely encase the inne...

    You might be struggling with trying to understand what it is a man is looking for when he gets into a relationship. Perhaps you have been single for far too long and you’re desperate to find success in love with a quality guy. But you don’t really know what men are looking for when it comes to romance and relationships. You know that in order for you to put yourself in the best position to succeed in love, you need to be able to know what it is men are looking for, right? But how do you do that short of actually just asking him what he wants? Well, you can always refer to this article for help. Remember that men aren’t always going to be the most communicative when it comes to their needs, wants, and expectations in a relationship. They aren’t always going to be so willing to open up about what it is they’re looking for in a woman and in love. That’s why you’re either going to have to just wait for him to eventually reveal his secrets to you – or you could just analyze hi...

 Did you know that more than 75% of women are likely to get a vaginal yeast infection? Having an unhealthy vagina can be quite devastating and can affect your libido and fertility. It can interfere with your relationship, cause stress and lower your self-confidence. Unfortunately, any minor infection down presents a threat and can cause health problems. If you notice anything different, consult your gynecologist as fast as you can. Meanwhile, here are the 5 warning signs that indicate your vagina is unhealthy: 1. Itching and Burning Constant burning and itching sensation can indicate a great number of vaginal infections. Itching and burning is caused when the bad and harmful bacteria outnumber the good bacteria in your vagina. Itching and an inflammatory sensation are signs of yeast infection. Itching can be also caused by creams, soaps and contraceptive foams. 2. Bleeding During and After Intercourse Bleeding during and after intercourse can be a sign of vaginal infection, vagina...

   Everyone needs a touch of love and sensuality. But it is really important to practice healthy love-making skills, and start engaging in sensual activities when you want and with the one you truly want. Freedom in love-making choices and determination is as crucial as having a right to vote. Kinsey Institute conducted a study, based on which a report was made. It is regarding the healthy love life, the emotional conditions, lifestyle and age of the engaged individuals. We are all different individuals and thus have our own basic individual and emotional needs and demands. However, how many times each year should an individual be engaged in love-making activities has been revealed thanks to this scientifically based study. First of all, to answer the basic question – when should someone make physical love? There’s no rule, based on the emotional needs and individual urges. However, the scientific study found that a female gender is mature enough to engage in physical love at...

   Girls look stylish and beautiful on the outside, but when girls are together, some of them probably do some nastiest things that many would be surprised to know. Because the relationship between women is much different than the relationship between men. When these girls get together they come out secretly with some of their nastiest habits. Have a look! 1. Sharing Bathroom Stalls When girls go out together, they generally go to the washroom in groups and in fact, they will secretly share the bathroom stall with their female friends, while one is relieving herself the other will stand, watch and wait, rather than stand outside. Guys can never wait and watch their buddies relieving themselves, but for girls, this comes naturally to them. 2. Helping down under Behind closed doors, they are not ashamed to secretly check out each other’s lower private parts and help out in alleviating, a mysterious mole that has come up, or if a tampon is lodged inside her best friend. 3. Smell...

 Vaginal odor is any odor that originates from the v**ina. It’s normal for your v**ina to have a slight odor. But, a strong vaginal odor. For instance, a fishy smell, might be abnormal and could indicate a problem. Here  are 8 reasons a woman’s v*gina could smell and how to remedy it. 1. Excessive washing: Even if you’re just washing your v**ina with warm water, excessive washing can still mess with the v**ina’s flora, causing an odor. 2. Allergy to condoms: Some women are allergic to certain materials in condoms, which can throw off vaginal bacteria and cause odor. 3. Douching: This can mess with the pH levels of the v**ina and even cause a large amount of bacteria to grow. There is good and bad bacteria that can be down there, but the bad bacteria can cause a strong smell. 4. Tight Clothing: Wearing very tight pants or underwear can cause your v**ina to sweat, which can cause vaginal odor. 5. Spicy Food: Spicy food can cause a sudden increase in your vaginal discharge, whic...

 Flat stomach is a desire that both men and women have. Getting there can be a little tricky, if your everyday lifestyle is hectic and if your nutrition is not proper. However, we have a solution that will be more than welcome and transform your tummy into a six pack desire of many. First, you have to know a couple of rules when it comes to getting the perfect slim belly. 1. Dairy Foods Are A Huge ‘NO’ Dairy products tend to bloat the belly instead of flattening it, so kiss milk and every similar product goodbye for good. Unpleasant gases can also occur if you consume too much dairy foods, so keep that in mind when trying to lose those abdominal fats. Still, if you are a fan of dairy products, yogurt is the best option for you. 2. Forget Processed Food, Refined Sugar and Alcohol Yes, you may need to incorporate a certain lifestyle and nutrition rules in order to get the desired results- but it is worth it. The above mentioned ingredients tend to stick onto your stomach, and create...

 For most of us has happened after sleep is to notice saliva on the pillow. This is more common than we imagine but the reason for this will surprise you. If this happens to you, then you’re familiar with drool stains on your pillow and having to wipe your mouth when you wake up. What does this mean? Usually, people who are very tired and have not slept for a long time will notice saliva on the pillow. This situation happens when you have a good night’s sleep, meaning you did not have the trouble to feel asleep and you did not wake up. Which means that your dream was uninterrupted. You also may have noticed that saliva leaks out mostly when you sleep on your sides and rarely when you sleep on your back. That’s because, when you sleep on your back, saliva settles at the back of your throat and eventually drains down. Another reason for this is allergic rhinitis and certain food allergies cause over-production of saliva resulting in drooling. scientists believe that acid reflux epis...

 Most of us don’t get nearly enough education about our genitalia past puberty. You might learn a little bit about the reproductive system when you’re 10 or 11 years old, but learning what a healthy vagina looks like—or more accurately what a healthy vulva looks like, but more on that in a minute—typically isn’t part of the curriculum. Odds are you’ve spent many moments checking to see if everything’s looking alright down there not really knowing exactly what you’re looking for. Aside from an annual check up with your gynecologist, you’re generally on your own. That’s why we consulted with a couple of ob-gyns who know the literal ins and outs of your nether regions. But first...what’s the difference between a vagina and a vulva? Chances are you’ve had many people refer to your genitalia as your vagina. But everything from the outer and inner labia, to your clitoris, as well as your vaginal opening is actually the vulva, or the external genitalia. The vulva also includes the urethr...

 Menopause likely conjures images of hot flashes and mood swings. But have you ever thought about how the change impacts your vagina? Turns out, the decrease in estrogen that happens during menopause affects more than your mood and your cycle—it can also cause physical changes to your nether regions. “Vaginal changes may occur throughout all stages of menopause: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause,” says Anna Klepchukova, MD, Chief Science Officer at Flo Health. From dryness to changes in the size and shape of your vagina, these changes can be significant but are considered normal, she notes. Keep reading to learn exactly how your vagina transforms throughout menopause. 1. It becomes dry and potentially itchy. Estrogen helps keep your vaginal walls lubricated. With less of it, you’ll notice your vagina feels much drier. Known as vaginal atrophy, this thinning and drying of the vaginal walls may lead to other symptoms, including vaginal itching and burning, according to the...

 Does your man, the one who you can move mountains for, know everything about you? We’re not talking about your likes and dislikes, or passions and dreams, we’re talking about those little things about yourself that you don’t want your man to know. Should you tell him that you don’t like his friends or family? One wrong reveal and you could be sabotaging your relationship. So, what are the things that you should be hiding in your secret drawer? While the first unsaid rule of a relationship is transparency, there are certain feelings, emotions, habits, and secrets that we should (ideally) keep under the wraps. Although full disclosure and honesty are highly laudable, sometimes it’s akin to biting the bullet. We are all humans, and we don’t always welcome the ugly truth with open arms. Your man might not appreciate you having the hots for his best friend (although an innocent crush), so think twice before letting him in on that piece of information. We don’t mean to be the backseat ...