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POSTPARTUM SEX

 Just thinking about having sex can seem exhausting for new parents, specifically with all the things stacked against them: the pain from delivery, medications, hormones and possible depression. Although there is no obligatory waiting period before a couple can have sex again, many health care providers recommend holding on to sex until four to six weeks after delivery, irrespective of the delivery method. In addition to postpartum discharge and vaginal tears, you might experience fatigue, vaginal dryness, pain, and low sexual desire. Furthermore, if you had a vaginal tear requiring surgical repair, you might need to hold off a bit longer. According to Parent Magazine, giving birth awakens us to a range of sensations, and as a result, our bodies, particularly our genitals, become more alive, increasing our pleasure potential. Childbirth can also shift our internal parts into just the right place, to make them more sensitive to stimulation. “Many women report more comfort w...

ARE VAGINA TIGHTENING WANDS A THING?

  There are many products out there in the market that vouch for better vaginas. Douches, herb sachets and vaginal steamers. Most of these statements have proved to be marketing gimmicks and no proven results for vaginal tightening . Vaginal Wand Harmful Experts warn women not to experiment with their private parts. Using vagina tightening products brings more harm than any good. There is also a risk of infection as the stick does not adhere to safety profiles. And there is no data to support up the claims the makers make. It is not safe to use the vagina tightening stick , and none of the professionals recommend it for use. Stretching A Natural Process  The stretching of the vagina after childbirth, continuous intercourse, and old age is a natural process. Enlarging may be marginal in some women but huge in others. The vagina is self-cleaning and have natural elasticity. Using vagina tightening tools can cause problems. Consult A Health Professional If Needed. Source: ARE VAGI...

FIBROIDS AND BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

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  Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus and the most common pelvic tumor in women. In some cases fibroids can increase the heaviness of the menstrual flow. While taking birth control pills can reduce the heavy flow, they will not reduce the size of the fibroids. In fact, birth control pills may cause the fibroids to grow larger. Fibroids are very responsive to hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Since estrogen causes fibroids to grow, women with fibroids will need to stay away from hormonal birth control that uses large doses of estrogen. Low-dose estrogen birth control pills and also progestin-only mini pills are safe for women with fibroids to take. Black women are hit hardest by fibroids, diagnosed roughly three times as frequently as white women and with more severe symptoms. Nearly a quarter of Black women between 18 and 30 have fibroids compared to about 6% white women, according to some national estimates. By age 35, that number increases to 60%. Black wo...