A urinary tract infection, commonly called a UTI, can cause burning during urination, frequent bathroom visits and uncomfortable pressure in the lower abdomen. Some infections remain in the bladder, while others can spread to the kidneys and become more serious. Not every UTI can be prevented. Anatomy, menopause, pregnancy, urinary retention, kidney stones, diabetes and … Continue reading How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections: Evidence-Based UTI Tips
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Sex for the First Time: A Practical Guide to Consent, Comfort and Safer Sex
Having sex for the first time can bring a mixture of curiosity, excitement and nervousness. Some people plan it carefully, while others reach the decision gradually within a relationship. Either way, there is no need for the experience to resemble pornography, films or stories shared by friends. First-time sex may feel affectionate, awkward, pleasurable, underwhelming … Continue reading Sex for the First Time: A Practical Guide to Consent, Comfort and Safer Sex
How Sexual Activity Affects the Brain: Pleasure, Mood and Sleep
Sexual activity involves much more than the reproductive organs. Desire, arousal, pleasure, orgasm and emotional connection are shaped by communication between the brain, nervous system, hormones and cardiovascular system. During a wanted sexual experience, the brain processes touch, anticipation, memories, emotions and signals from the body. Chemical messengers involved in motivation, reward, bonding and relaxation … Continue reading How Sexual Activity Affects the Brain: Pleasure, Mood and Sleep
Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and can infect both men and women. Although chlamydia is common, many people are unaware they have the infection because it frequently causes few or no noticeable symptoms. Left … Continue reading Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention & Treatment
