Chronic pain doesn’t just happen to the body. It effects our thoughts and our feelings. When pain persists beyond the body’s normal healing range, 12-20 weeks (let alone over 6 months or even 6 years) it can make us worried and upset. That worry and upset can make the pain feel worse. In fact, studies […]
If you’ve trained for a marathon or half marathon, you’re well acquainted with the dangers of shin splints, pulled muscles, and joint injuries. And you probably take deliberate care to avoid them. But it may surprise you to learn female distance runners face a little-known health risk that can have serious, even permanent, consequences. I’m […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – pelvic pain isn’t in your head, it’s in your muscles. But could it also be in your birth control? That’s one of many questions a team of scientists from the European Society of Sexual Medicine set out to answer recently by taking a comprehensive look […]
The History of Estrogen Therapy – A Cure for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Vaginal Discomfort and More? Hello, menopause! If you’re experiencing any of those symptoms, your doctor may have recommended some form of menopausal hormone therapy. But is it safe? When should you start? And which therapy is right for you? Researchers have been trying to […]
You counted down the weeks until your baby’s arrival… now you and your partner are counting down the days until your doctor gives you the green light to have sex again. That’s a good thing; intimacy is an important factor in your relationship and your own well-being. But whether this is your first baby, or […]
If you’re facing a diagnosis of bladder cancer or a similar health concern, sex may be the last thing on your mind. However, your sex life after a cystectomy (bladder removal surgery) should be a major consideration for any doctor who recommends it. Sadly, research shows that’s much more likely to be true for men […]
Your Stress Levels Affect your Bowel Movements and Vice Versa Psychological stress affects your bowels. Perhaps you know this through personal experience, but research in the past decade has strengthened the link between stress and bowel problems including IBS, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation (Chang et al., 2014). Chang et al. (2014) found that […]
