Sexual Health
The Mental Maze: Women’s Wellbeing and Intimacy
In the intricate tapestry of human experience, mental health is a crucial thread that weaves its way through every aspect of our lives. One often overlooked yet deeply interconnected facet is the relationship between mental health and sexual wellbeing, particularly in women. In this exploration, we delve into the nuanced interplay of emotions, thoughts, and intimacy, unraveling the impact of…
Why can’t you orgasm?
Finding it difficult to reach orgasm is a struggle that many people face, and it's a topic that's often veiled in silence or shame. I've delved into this subject, not just for myself but to understand the complexities that surround it. There's a myriad of reasons why achieving orgasm might be challenging, and it's crucial to shine a light on…
Beyond Boundaries: Navigating Sexual Wellness for LGBTQ+ Women
In the realm of sexual health, the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ women are often overlooked or under-discussed. Lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women encounter a range of specific concerns that warrant attention, understanding, and support within the realm of sexual health. From reproductive health to intimacy and beyond, addressing these aspects is crucial for fostering a healthy and informed…
Understanding Sexual Pain: Shedding Light on Dyspareunia and Treatment Options
Sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being, yet discussions surrounding sexual pain conditions often remain shrouded in silence. Among these conditions, dyspareunia stands out as a significant issue affecting individuals and their intimate relationships. It's crucial to raise awareness about dyspareunia and its impact while exploring the available treatment options that can help alleviate this distressing condition. Defining…
Sex And Relationships: How To Be Safe Online While Sharing Intimate Images
It is the age of the internet and along with the way we communicate, even intimacy, sex and relationships and sexual interactions have taken a different route- the route of technology. People in long-distance relationships or those dating online through apps like Tinder, Bumble, etc. are connecting with each other through social media platforms or messaging apps like Whatsapp. Indulging…
Sexual Health: Why Are Penis Owners Practicing Semen Retention?
A post on Reddit triggered an entire community of penis owners to practice semen retention for better health, with claims that it helped to reduce symptoms like fatigue, poor memory, gut issues, sensitivity to light, and more that existed since puberty. Since 2014, the subreddit r/SemenRetention has gained over 92,000 followers. It is a support group for those who wish…
Vulva or Vagina? Let’s Understand The Difference
All of us fondly remember the time when we freshly learned about human anatomy at school or at home. Rightly recognizing the hands, legs, forehead, ears, mouth, tongue, feet, etc. made us nothing short of smart kids. But seldom we were taught about our sexual parts like the Vagina and Vulva. Shame Shame, down there, pee place became a byword…
Vaginal Changes Post Childbirth
A to-be mom would definitely love to imagine the bulging out belly, gorging the ice-cream tubs, going for random sprees, and many more adorable things but it is all the hay days only. Well quite not. It is difficult to fathom the postpartum bodily changes such as weight gain, hair fall, stretch marks, and most importantly vaginal changes Here we…