Before medical practitioners, modern science and the internet, women learnt about pregnancy from knowledge passed down from older generations. Now, these collective beliefs are known as ‘old wives’ tales’ and many expectant moms still look to them for guidance from gender prediction to inducing labor. Some of these old wives’ tales have been proven to be true while others have no scientific evidence behind them. We rounded up some common old wives’ tales about pregnancy and investigated whether there’s any scientific evidence to support them. Here’s what we found… You Can Tell the Sex by The Size of The Bump
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Monthly Archives May 2020
The Pros & Cons of Condoms
Condoms are one of the most common forms of contraception in the world. But although they have a plethora of benefits, they have some disadvantages too. See some of the pros and cons of condoms to see if this method is right for you. Pros Prevents Pregnancy The first and most obvious benefit of condoms is that it is a highly effective means of preventing pregnancy. If used correctly, these little ‘rubbers’ are over 98% effective. Condoms are Cheap & Convenient Condoms are sold almost anywhere! From pharmacies to canteens, you can pretty much get a rubber anywhere. You don’t
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Reasons You Missed Your Period… Other Than Pregnancy
Missed or late periods can have many causes other than pregnancy. If you’re sure that you’re not pregnant but worried about your delayed period, then we’re here to help you out. We discuss the top reasons why you could have missed your period. Stress! Stress affects your body in many ways, including messing up your period cycle. In fact, your body’s stress-response system is rooted in the same part of the brain that controls reproductive hormones. Stress can then cause ovulation and periods to delay or altogether skip a cycle. Managing stress could bring your cycle back to normal again.
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Kinks and Fetishes: What Do They Mean?
Kinks and fetishes – what do they mean? We’re sure you’ve heard these terms going around, if not among your friend circles, then certainly on the internet and popular TV shows. However, contrary to popular belief, these terms do not mean the same thing. Kinks aren’t fetishes but fetishes are kinky. Confused? Don’t worry – we’ll break it down for you. What is a Kink? In simple terms, a kink is something that both turns you on and is generally non-traditional or atypical sexual and intimate desires, practices, or fantasies. While ‘non-traditional’ will be subjective to each person’s culture, generally
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5 Most Common STDs & How To Treat Them
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are very common, and having an STD is nothing to be ashamed of – but it is important to understand them, so you can enjoy a healthy sex life without worrying about contracting or spreading any STDs. If you want to learn about what the most common STDs are, as well as their symptoms and how to treat them – then read on and discover more about the 5 most common STDs. How STDs Are Spread According to the World Health Organisation, more than 1 million STDs are transmitted every day worldwide. STDs can be transmitted
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Losing Your Virginity And What You Can Expect
Losing your virginity is pretty simple for boys, all they really have to do is aim. But for girls, it’s a little more complicated. While losing your virginity shouldn’t be taken too lightly, it isn’t something to be ashamed of, it’s something that should be celebrated! If you are considering cashing in the V-Card, and don’t know what to expect, here are a couple of tips and tricks to guide you. What Does Losing Your Virginity Mean Going all the way is unique to everyone. While everyone has their own definition of what virginity is, losing it is accomplished the
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6 Things Sex Ed Forgot To Teach You
Sexual education is an important part of health education and is vital for teen’s development, learning, and overall well-being. But sadly, there are so many topics that go unexplored in sex ed classrooms including conversations about female pleasure, birth control options, sex for LGBTQ people, STDs, and so much more. Here are 6 things that Sex Ed forgot to teach you. 1. Most Females Don’t Orgasm Through Penetration Although some unrealistic porn out there may lead you to believe that all women can reach orgasm after a couple minutes of penetration but, the reality is that in order for most
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