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Vaginismus is defined as the involuntary spasm or contraction of the muscles that surround the vagina. For women with this chronic condition, any kind of vaginal penetration can be painful – especially intercourse. The key to treatment of vaginismus is what is known as “dilation.” This refers to the introduction of a series of graduated …
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It’s that time of year when people are thinking about their new year’s resolutions. And while there are lots of great ideas for what you can plan to accomplish in 2021 (just celebrating that it is no longer 2020 is a great start), might I suggest resolving to either improve or get more out of …
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Testosterone Testosterone, the hormone of desire, has mistakenly been called “the male hormone”. Women’s ovaries and adrenal glands make lots of testosterone, we just have a lot less of it than men. Testosterone is the fuel that gets “the brain’s sexual engine” revving. When there’s a sufficient amount of testosterone, it accelerates the hypothalamus, activating …
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Anxiety. Makes me anxious just to type the word. And I’m not the only one, by a long shot. The National Institute of Mental Health reported that in 2018: An estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year. Past year prevalence of any anxiety disorder was higher for females (23.4%) …
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Let’s talk about a largely misunderstood virus. No, not THAT virus. I am talking about the Herpes Virus. As a clinician in Women’s Health, I often get many questions about sexually transmitted diseases and infections. There is a lot of misinformation and false assumptions about herpes that I would like to clarify. Let’s bust some …
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Dear Darren Star: How is it possible? Sure, not everything can be the glory that was “Sex and the City.” But I do wonder if the creative control was swept out from under you while “Emily in Paris” was in postproduction. I’ve only seen the first episode, but…yikes. Let’s start with strengths, on y va? …
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I am a podcast fiend, or at least I was before quarantine. I didn’t realize how much time I spent commuting until I stopped commuting. But now that I don’t have to take a 30 minute bus ride to class (instead, I roll the 5 feet from my bed to my desk for “Zoom University”), …
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How Hormones Impact Libido If you are a cancer survivor, chances are you are not alone in feeling that intimacy has been impacted. Many women who suffer with, and have undergone treatment for breast, uterine, cervical and/or ovarian cancer often feel alone and isolated as they try to navigate sex and intimacy in their relationships. …
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Not a week goes by when we don’t hear a familiar refrain: “when I’m having sex, I just can’t focus. My mind goes to the grocery list, etc.”. Now, if women were talking about aphrodisiacs such as oysters and chocolate and the like, I’d be the first to applaud. But we know that the problem …
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Have you read the book by the incredible Celeste Ng?! Have you binged the Hulu series (produced by and starring the incomparable Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon)? If not, run, don’t walk! And bonus: there are some pretty stunning sex scenes in the screen version. Yes, they are expertly shot and acted, but I think …
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