Vaginal Problems - Prevention

The following tips may help you prevent a vaginal infection. If you think your frequent vaginal infections may be related to using a diaphragm, spermicidal foam or jelly, or condoms, discuss other birth control options with your doctor. Wipe from front to back after using the toilet, to avoid spreading bacteria from the anus to the vagina. Wash the vaginal area once a day with plain water or a mild, nonperfumed soap. Do not use bubble bath. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Change tampons at least 3 times a day during your period,...

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Vaginal Problems - Topic Overview

Most women experience minor vaginal problems from time to time. These problems can be related to menstrual cycles, sex, infection, birth control methods, aging, medicines, or changes after pregnancy. A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be the first sign of a vaginal problem. Changes in urination, such as having to urinate more frequently or a burning feeling when you urinate, also may be a symptom of a vaginal problem. Conditions that may cause a change in your normal vaginal discharge include: Infections of the...

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Sex in Islam: Its Role and Purpose

By Syed Mumtaz Ali & Rabia Mills Author's Note: We received an e-mail enquiry recently from a non-Muslim lady requesting information concerning the issue of sexual relations and menopause in Islam. We felt that her question warranted a more thorough approach, so we decided to publish a detailed answer. Here is her original letter to us and our initial response to her. Please note her name and e-mail address have been withheld. Her original letter to us: I saw your posting on soc.religion.islam and hope you don't mind my writing you. I've been...

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Why Women Fake Orgasm?

Everybody heard rumours about women faking orgasms. Is that true? The majority of women have faked at least one orgasm, yet some fake almost all of them. Why do they do that? There are many reasons and the case is that there's no one to blame. The most common are two reasons: they don't want to make their partners feel bad or they are tired and just want to end sex....

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A Brief History of Masturbation

Masturbation has been frowned upon throughout history and in nearly ever culture. In ancient times of high infant mortality and low life expectancy, stigmas about self-love were rooted in the belief that it endangered the survival of the species. Men were also believed to have a finite amount of sperm, and thus masturbation was thought of as wasteful. Of course, the 50,000 sperm men produce per minute are more than enough to go around! Masturbation was also associated with many physical symptoms; psychiatrist Benjamin Rush called it "self-pollution," claiming...

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Female Masturbation

A Helping Hand More and more women these days are openly advocating the use of vibrators during masturbation to heighten levels of pleasure. For example, on Sex and the City, Carrie has been known to use the Rabbit Pearl. Historically, the stigma surrounding masturbation has been skewed against women. The Kinsey Report of 1948 – the first thorough study of human sexual habits found that 92% of males reported having masturbated, as opposed to 62% of females. Perhaps the classic Victorian view of the pure and proper lady laid the foundation for the shame and...

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What is Vaginal Prolapse?

It’s more common than you may think.Vaginal prolapse (also called pelvic organ prolapse, or vaginal organ prolapse) is what happens when organs inside the pelvis fall, bulge or protrude into the vaginal wall. This condition is due to weakened muscles or ligaments that can occur from a number of causes, including childbirth, previous surgeries, and obesity. If you have signs...

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Vaginal Discharge: Changes That May Be Signs of a Problem

Is vaginal discharge normal?Yes. Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. The discharge is usually clear or milky and doesn't smell bad. The...

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Infantile and Young Masturbation

Posted by: webmaster on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 03:30  Email to a friend Get information about Infantile masturbation, doubts and answers... What is it? What is the cause? When they will stop doing it? What happens if a child masturbates? What can I do, as a father? When should I go to the pediatrician? What is it?Masturbation is an auto-stimulation of genitals...

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Female Masturbation Techniques

Posted by: webmaster on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 10:47 Email to a friend The following o­nes are masturbation methods which women informed they use in the book Hite Report of Shere Hite... Female Masturbation Techniques The following are masturbation methods that women informed they use in the book Hite Report of Shere Hite. The data were gathered between 1972 and...

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