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Learn More about the Female Condom!
How much do you actually know about the female condom? Here you can find out the essential answers.
What is the female condom? The female condom is an equivalent to the male condom and has been produced and developed by The Female Health Company (FHC). Instead of putting it on the penis, you insert it into the vagina. It’s made of nitrile or polyurethane. Check out the picture below and see what it looks like. The condom is much bigger than a usual male condom and there’s a ring round the opening and another one at the closed end. The latter prevents the condom form...Learn More about the Female Condom!
HPV and Cancer: A Deadly Combination
Are you certain that you know enough about the Human Papilloma Virus?
High number of HPV infections There are more than 100 different types of the Human Papilloma Virus and approximately 30 types cause genital warts. The virus is spread through skin contact, so condoms or any other protection used in sexual intercourse is ineffective. In the USA, it was estimated that 25,000 people died from cancer between 1998 and 2003 because of HPV infection. The most common cancer is cervical cancer, followed by anal, vulvar and throat cancer. In...HPV and Cancer: A Deadly Combination
Hepatitis – Infectious Liver Inflammation
All three types of the hepatitis virus are transmitted sexual contact. Learn more about hepatitis below.
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It has different causes, for instance, alcohol, inappropriate diet and various viruses. In terms of sexual intercourse, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the most dangerous ones because the hepatitis virus is located in the sperm, vaginal discharge and blood. However, there are considerable differences among the three types of hepatitis, and for that reason they are separately presented...Hepatitis – Infectious Liver Inflammation
Lack of Vaginal Moistness
Vaginal moistness is vital for a satisfying intercourse, but many women have problems with it.
The vagina usually gets moist on its own during sexual contact. It gets moist at the slightest hint of erotic arousal. It is also possible that, due to certain factors, the moistening of the vaginal mucous membrane is not functioning as it should be. Physical reasons for the lack of vaginal moistness Possible diseases which make the vagina dry are caused by injuries to the nervous system, low hormone levels in the blood or non-functional glands. Lack of vaginal...Lack of Vaginal Moistness
Lichen Sclerosis – A Severe Skin Condition
The skin condition called lichen sclerosus often hinders a patient’s sex life almost completely. Read the details in the article.
The symptoms and causes of lichen sclerosus The actual causes of the condition are unknown. Doctors assume that it could be caused by an over-active immune system, hormone problems, and it might also be a hereditary disease. Lichen sclerosus often appears on damaged skin. The disease isn’t contagious. It usually begins with the appearance of irregular white spots as if all the pigment were gone. The spots are shiny and smooth and become larger over time, the skin becomes...Lichen Sclerosis – A Severe Skin Condition
What Are the Risks of Cesarean Surgery?
In some countries, women can choose whether they want to undergo cesarean surgery, but there are certain risks involved. First, let’s take a look at the procedure itself.
What’s cesarean surgery? Cesarean surgery or c-section (Lat. sectio caesarea) is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made into the walls of the abdomen and womb. So, a c-section is actually an operation in which a mother’s abdomen and womb is cut and she delivers her baby through these incisions. The placenta and fetal membranes are also removed through these incisions. The term cesarean section refers to a legend about the birth of Gaius Julius Caesar, who was born...What Are the Risks of Cesarean Surgery?
TSS – Toxic Shock Syndrome
TSS, the toxic shock syndrome, affects women, men as well as children and can be life-threatening. How can you recognize the symptoms of toxic shock?
Few people are aware of the dangers of TSS, the toxic shock syndrome. What is toxic shock and what causes it? Toxic shock is a rare bacterial poisoning that develops rapidly and may lead to death. TSS is most frequently associated with the use of tampons. Although many people are convinced that only tampons can cause TSS, let me warn you that this is only one of the most common causes for the development of the disease. TSS is connected with various infections after an...TSS – Toxic Shock Syndrome
