Bite me: New aphrodisiac recipes for a seductive winter dinner
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By: health
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February 12, 2016
Our latest aphrodisiac dinner menu is seductive and sophisticated. If you try this, please let us know how it turned out by reviewing it in the comments —we can’t wait to hear about it! The Juicy Refreshing. Bubbly. Citrusy. This is a grownup way to get your vitamin C. Serves 2. ¼ cup vodka Juice […]
Goddess of beds and what happens in them: Chuang-Mu
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By: health
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February 5, 2016
There are goddesses that people pray to for things like fertility or healthy crops. Others are part of legendary stories passed down for generations. Our favorites are the ones that help us navigate the bedroom, like Chuang-Mu, who we hope inspires the divine goddess in you. Name : Chuang-Mu (also Ch’uang-Mu or Ch’ang-Mu) Country of […]
Combined hormonal versus progestin-only birth control
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By: health
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February 2, 2016
Three of the most common forms of birth control—the pill, the ring, and the patch—all work the same way. They’re all considered “combined” hormonal methods, meaning they contain two kinds of hormones: estrogen and progestin. Other hormonal methods—the shot, the implant, hormonal IUDs, and the progestin-only pill (a.k.a. minipill)—contain only one kind of hormone—a progestin. […]
Does an abnormal Pap smear mean that I have cervical cancer?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
An abnormal Pap smear can mean a lot of different things— don’t assume it means you have cancer, do be sure to ask your doctor or nurse to explain the results and the recommended treatment completely. Often your body will heal itself and your next Pap smear will be normal. Sometimes you will need a […]
Is HIV treatable?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
HIV is not curable, but it is treatable. If you catch it early, you can take anti-retroviral drugs (ARV) to help suppress the symptoms and reduce the chance of spreading the virus . One more reason to get tested regularly. original post
Should I get tested for STIs?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have some nasty side effects that can range from sores to warts to discharge to pelvic inflammatory disease that can leave some women infertile. If you have sex, it’s a good idea to get tested for the STIs gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV . The test for gonorrhea and chlamydia is really […]
When should I get the HPV vaccine?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
The HPV vaccine is now recommended for people ages 11-26. original post
What is HPV?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is one of the most common viruses. There are more than 40 different types (or strains) of it that prefer to hang out around genitalia , including the vagina, penis and around the anus. HPV can live in the mouth or throat and on skin or objects that have recently touched […]
Is bacterial vaginosis an STI?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
Maybe. Traditionally bacterial vaginosis (BV) doesn’t make the sexually transmitted infection (STI) list, but two studies have found a link between BV and sexual activity. One of those studies also showed that women with BV were more likely to have gonorrhea or chlamydia, and vice versa. original post
How do I get tested for STIs?
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By: health
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February 1, 2016
The test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia is really simple; all you have to do is pee in a cup. (Another way to test for these sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a swab of the cervix, similar to a Pap test.) The test for HIV involves pricking a finger for a few drops of blood. You […]