About 30 percent of adults live with some type of insomnia, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Many people turn to sleeping pills to help their sleep dysfunctions; however, despite their popularity, evidence shows that pills aren’t effective after a few weeks of taking them. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to […]
The last time you visited the doctor, were you asked if you are happy with your sex life? Asked if everything is running smoothly? If you are able to orgasm? Probably not. As women, we go to the doctor and we aren’t asked about how we are performing sexually, but men are asked and given
Nearly 50% of women have experienced mild sexual problems. Examples of sexual dysfunction include a loss of interest in sex, a lack of arousal, an inability to experience excitement or orgasm, and sex that is painful or not enjoyable. Your sleep habits could be hurting your sex life. It’s normal for women to experience fluctuations
Being in a romantic relationship could add a lot of color to your world, and joy knowing someone out there cares about you. Many components add up to spark the flames in a romantic relationship, and one of them is sex. If you and your partner are faced with sexual health problems, it may harm
As mothers, we often commit to caring and looking out for the loved ones our lives, often putting our own health on the back burner. This May, let’s remember that, we cannot wholly show up for others if we neglect our health and personal happiness! As women approach perimenopause and menopause, their bodies go through
The birth control pill is the preferred method of contraception for many women who want to enjoy sexual activity without the looming anxiety of unplanned pregnancy. According to the CDC, 12.6% of women in the US that use contraceptive methods use an oral contraceptive pill. Although the ability to regulate fertility is a godsend for
Perhaps life handed you a curve ball and you find yourself single, widowed, or divorced and are now seeking companionship and intimacy. Yes, desire doesn’t disappear. It’s not surprising that we seek loving caring relationships to enrich our lives with dating and sex. And data suggests that healthy relationships and regular sexual activity are important to
Men: do you know enough about the female menopause? Try this quick quiz to see how much you know and how you can help. 1.The most common source that men use to gain information about their partner’s menopause is Their partner Their friends The internet Their physician Nearly two thirds of men surveyed say they
RSVP our FB Live on Unhealthy and Abusive Relationships: https://fb.me/e/i1nx2v0EV Domestic abuse and violence, dating violence, partner abuse, mental abuse – these were words which I perhaps never paid attention to. My phone broke my concentration on June 3, 2005. I was barreling down a dark highway that rainy evening and should have pulled over
Hormones are the body’s powerful chemical messengers. They work by controlling and regulating the processes that keep the body functioning. You have probably heard of some of these hormones, such as insulin (which controls blood sugar), oxytocin (which regulates emotions and plays a role in breastfeeding), melatonin (which regulates sleep), renin (which helps to control
Covid 19 has hugely impacted our lives over the past year. You may have spent time sheltering in place, you may have made the transition to working from home, and you may have experienced the considerable challenges of supervising distance learning for your kids. The pandemic is far from over, but the good news is
Though this autumn has been unseasonably warm in many places, cold weather will be upon us shortly—and it may be more challenging than usual this year due to a worldwide pandemic forcing many of us indoors and into isolation. Self care is important. Here are some ways to help get you through. Skin care is