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Vaginal Massage: Why Is It Becoming Popular?

Recently there’s been talk about vaginal massage, and it is gradually gaining popularity amongst the female folk for enhanced sexual pleasure. But we agree, it does sound unconventional. However, it means what its name implies, a vaginal massage. It involves using skilled techniques to massage the areas around the vagina, the walls of your vulva, and sometimes your vaginal walls or canals.
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Child Hepatitis On The Rise, Researchers Name Adenovirus As Cause

The world is seeing a spike in child hepatitis. The United States and the United Kingdom have reported viral and acute hepatitis cases in children. Globally the case count is 169, with one death. However, the UK seems to be hit the most with 114 cases, some of the children needing liver transplants. Most of the children affected are between the ages of 1 and 6. The symptoms begin with nausea and…
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Excess Weight Directly Linked To Womb Cancer

A new study suggests that being overweight can significantly increase women’s risk of developing womb cancer. This research, funded by The Cancer Research UK (CRUK), involved 120,000 women in the UK, the US, and five other countries. While genes and hormones play a part, maintaining a healthy weight can remove the risk of developing 13 different cancers, the research said. From the study…
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Women Are Not Told Their Vaginas May Fall Out From Childbirth, US Doctor Decries Under-Information

An American doctor Jocelyn Fitzgerald has raised the alarm on Twitter over the culture of silence that enshrouds childbearing and its sometimes dire after effects, including Pelvic Organ Prolapse. According to her, women are deliberately being kept in the dark about some severe health conditions, including Pelvic Organ Prolapse, that they may develop from bearing children. In a tweet thread shared…
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Fertility Diet: What and What Not to Eat to Boost Fertility

Babies are a joy not just to their parents but also to everyone around them. You want to hold them, play with them, and even give them gifts. However, when couples do not get babies early’, everyone around them gets worried. Neighbours, friends, colleagues, and family become concerned and can sometimes offer the aspiring parents unsolicited advice backed by unfounded theories. This can be rather…
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10 baby poop colours and what they say about their Health

As a new mom or dad, everything about your baby will fascinate you, but you will probably have little or no idea that there are various baby poop colours. Oh yes, there are, each colour an indicator you should watch as they can give you hints on your baby’s health and well-being. For this reason, we are sharing 10 kinds of baby poop colours and what they mean for your baby’s health. You…
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How to Conduct a Breast Self-Examination in Five Simple Steps

The shock you feel when you notice a ‘lump’ in your breast can be massive. At this point, even a simple stress-induced headache can feel like a cancer symptom. One sure way to notice abnormalities in your breast and identify lumps is to conduct breast self-examinations regularly. A breast self-examination procedure is an inspection of the breast using the eyes and hands to check for changes in…
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What to do if your Child Gets Food Poisoning

There is a handful to deal with as a parent. From regularly messy diapers to baby vomit, protecting them from injuries at home, and many more. Then there is food poisoning. Although food poisoning only lasts for a couple of days, it is as uncomfortable and even painful for children as it is for adults. The question is, what do you do to manage food poisoning in children? First and…
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6 Exercises that can Help Children Stay Healthy

Getting your kids to engage in exercises and fun workouts should become a norm in your home. Introducing children to healthy habits such as exercising can make a difference in their health as they develop. As early as age 5 or 6, kids can start out with light exercise. You wonder: How much exercise should kids engage in? How necessary is this? Are there exercises for children? This article…
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Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman’s uterus. The uterus, also known as the womb, is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The uterine lining is the source of menstrual blood. You may need a hysterectomy for many reasons. The surgery can be used to treat a number of chronic pain conditions as well as certain types of cancer and infections. The extent of a hysterectomy…
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