FMHweb.com » Women’s Health http://www.fmhweb.com Female / Male Health on the Web Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:15:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Don’t Let Body Acne Ruin Your Sex Life http://www.fmhweb.com/dont-let-body-acne-ruin-your-sex-life/ http://www.fmhweb.com/dont-let-body-acne-ruin-your-sex-life/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:42:23 +0000 Admin http://www.fmhweb.com/?p=628 A healthy sex life is important in so many capacities; this is true not only in maintaining a healthy relationship and intimacy, but also for long-term physical and psychological health. So, don’t let body acne ruin your sex life.
Here are some tips to help you keep your body acne under control and save your sex life:

  1. Keep the lights out, and use candles to set the mood. Use the darkness to help you become more confident about revealing your body, and forget about those spots. Your partner won’t even notice few pimples once you have created the perfect mood.
  2. Keep your body clean, but don’t shower or scrub too often. Use gentle, unscented soaps, and moisturize. Showering too often can leave you with dry skin, and by stripping your body of its natural oils, you are only telling your body that it needs to create more.
  3. In many cases body acne is caused by changing hormones. Sometimes hormonal birth control pills like Yasmin can help regulate hormonal changes and give you the clear skin you deserve.
  4. If you have tried over the counter acne treatments without any luck, Accutane Generic is a prescription acne medication that can cure you for life. Speak to your doctor about taking oral acne medication.
  5. If you feel comfortable, speak to your partner about why you feel uncomfortable in sexual situations. His/her understanding will probably surprise you. Find solutions to help you feel more confident about your body together.
  6. Wear clothing with breathable fabrics. Many synthetic materials do not allow the skin to breathe. This makes it harder for existing acne to heal, and can cause outbreaks when the skin becomes moist for long periods of time.
  7. Consider making changes to your diet to eliminate greasy and high fat foods. These can sometimes exacerbate an acne breakout. Instead, eat your fruits and vegetables to ensure that you are getting all your essential nutrients.

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The purpose of a vaginal douche is to clean the vagina. It is done by forcing water or another solution into the vagina which flushes away any discharge. Over the counter douches are usually used for the purpose of cleaning the vagina. Prescription douches are also available. These are usually used to treat yeast infections or before a medical procedure.
5  Douching Myths uncovered:

  1. You should douche to clean away left over menstrual blood after your period ends. Not necessary. The body is an amazing instrument that cleans itself.
  2. Douching can help avoid pregnancy or STIs after sex. Simply not true. It does not prevent pregnancy and can actually put you at higher risk of developing infections or STIs.
  3. Douching helps avoid odor. If you feel that you have an unusual or strong odor in the vaginal area. You should speak to a doctor. It can be the result of infection, and douching could actually make a possible infection worse.
  4. Douching makes you feel cleaner. It might make you feel cleaner, but it is not necessary from a hygienic perspective.
  5. Douches can be prescribed by your doctor to treat yeast infections or other infections. True. If you prefer not to douche, Diflucan, an oral yeast infection treatment is available by prescription as an alternative.

Warnings about douching:

  1. Douching can reduce your chances of becoming pregnant by up to 30%.
  2. Douching makes you more prone to infections.
  3. Douching can put you at higher risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease.
  4. If you suspect that you might have a vaginal infection, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. Do not douche before you go to the doctor. Doing so can remove discharge that could identify your infection to the doctor.

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]]> http://www.fmhweb.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-douching/feed/ 0 How to Make Sure You Stay Herpes-Free http://www.fmhweb.com/how-to-make-sure-you-stay-herpes-free/ http://www.fmhweb.com/how-to-make-sure-you-stay-herpes-free/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 09:37:34 +0000 Admin http://www.fmhweb.com/?p=615 avoid-herpesProtection, protection, protection. Yasmin or Yasmin Generic birth control pills may protect you against pregnancy, but it won’t keep the herpes away. The only sure way to stay free of herpes is actual physical protection. While herpes is most commonly spread during outbreaks, it can still be contagious even when you least expect it.
There are lots of myths about herpes and how and when it can spread. Let’s dispel those myths right now!
1. Herpes is contagious even when there is no breakout present.
2. Oral herpes can be transmitted orally, through kissing, and to the genitals, through oral sex.
3. Yes, there are medications out there to protect against herpes or to control breakouts, but there is no surefire 100% method to stay herpes free. So, always use protection!
4. If you do contract herpes, the best way to stay outbreak free is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That means eating a well balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and keeping stress to a minimum.
5. It is true that you can live totally symptom free after contracting the herpes virus. That is why the virus is so prevalent. You can give it to a sex partner without even knowing that you yourself have the virus.
6. The herpes virus can only be contracted through actual contact with an infected partner. You cannot get herpes from a toilet seat or any other object.
7. Herpes can be spread to different body parts through contact. Avoid touching herpes sores. If you do touch a sore, wash your hands carefully before touching any other part of your body.
8. While it is true that having genital herpes can make you more susceptible to HIV, it is not true that herpes can make you sterile.
How to protect yourself and your partner against spreading herpes:
Use a condom if you are giving oral sex to a male partner who has genital herpes; similarly, if you are performing oral sex on a female partner who has genital herpes, you can protect yourself by using a dental dam

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]]> http://www.fmhweb.com/how-to-make-sure-you-stay-herpes-free/feed/ 0 How to Deal with an Unwanted Pregnancy http://www.fmhweb.com/how-to-deal-with-an-unwanted-pregnancy/ http://www.fmhweb.com/how-to-deal-with-an-unwanted-pregnancy/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 08:45:33 +0000 Admin http://www.fmhweb.com/?p=609 Looks like you fell into that .01% category for Yasmin-takers who then get pregnant anyways. You know you could go out and buy the morning after pill to take care of this problem, but are you sure that’s what you want to do? You never truly imagined you’d be in this situation…and…you sort of do want to have a baby…one day at least.

Let’s weigh your options: