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Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas … but were too afraid to Google

It’s more hygienic to remove pubic hair FALSE: “Removing pubic hair is a personal preference and not a medical necessity,” assures Sachchidananda Maiti, a consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician at Pall Mall Medical and senior lecturer at Manchester University medical school. “This myth is widely believed, especially in western cultures where hairlessness is often associated with cleanliness and attractiveness,” he adds. A 2024 study found that about 80% of women groom their pubic hair. But the humble bush...

Shameless Cannabis Industry Happy To Sell Pot To Pregnant Women

University of Georgia College of Public Health – A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding marijuana use during pregnancy, said lead researcher Mohammad Rifat Haider. Published in The American Journal on Addictions, the study utilized responses from the National Survey...

Mother, 2 children die after going over Niagara Falls safety rail: Police

"It's not something where they just stumbled in."

T-Shirts for the Female Gaze

A handful of small brands founded by women are gaining recognition for their takes on a wardrobe staple.

Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain

University of California San Diego School of Medicine – In a new study evaluating meditation for chronic lower back pain, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain. While men relieve pain by releasing endogenous opioids, the body’s natural painkillers, women rely instead on other, non-opioid based pathways. Synthetic opioid drugs, such as morphine and fentanyl, are the most powerful class...

‘Like a lightning flash’: what is a nipple orgasm?

Nipples are a ‘hardwired erogenous zone’ and they can be stimulated for pleasure and experiencing an orgasm

Mother and son are kicked off cruise ship after disgusting act was caught on surveillance video

Dailymail.Com – An Alabama mother-son duo were kicked off a cruise ship after they were allegedly caught on video committing a vile act against a senior citizen passenger. Kelli Lyn Ryan, 49, and her son, Dylan Ryan, 23, of Huntsville, were accused of 'open-hand' slapping another passenger said to be over the age of 65 on the MSC Seascape cruise out of Miami, Florida, which had 6,000 passengers onboard. Surveillance footage obtained by police allegedly showed...

How to step up to manage bunions

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Stylish shoes can add the finishing touch to an outfit and help you feel like you're putting your best foot forward. But those dressy shoes might not be the best for your feet — especially your toes. Shoes that are narrow, tight, pointed or high-heeled can push the tip of your big toes toward and over your smaller toes, causing bunions. Bunions are bulging, bony bumps at the base of your...

Gynecologist Reveals Ozempic’s ‘Unexpected’ Effects on Your Vagina

NEWSWEEK – Ozempic and similar licensed weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years, with polls showing that as many as one in eight American adults have tried this class of medication at some point. However, while common side effects, like nausea and cramping, are well understood, many of the wider impacts of these drugs are overlooked, especially when it comes to our genitals. Ozempic is an injectable prescription drug developed to manage blood...

Woke CNN Now Refers To Abortion As A ‘Lifesaving Procedure’

While abortion stops a beating heart, anti-lfie news outlets like CNN are now calling it a "lifesaving procedure. – HEADLINE HEALTH

Woman killed by malfunctioning ottoman bed

Helen Davey was killed when the mattress section of an ottoman bed fell on her. Helen Davey/Instagram

Judge rules Oregon pro-life group must pay for insurance that covers abortions

LIVE ACTION – An Oregon judge ruled September 30 that Oregon Right to Life (ORTL) must continue to provide its employees with health insurance that pays for abortions. Passed in 2017, Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act mandates that employers offer abortion coverage in their insurance plans. Though it does offer exemptions for religious employers, ORTL was excluded from this exemption because it serves people who are not religious, and therefore did not fit the extremely narrow...

Women missing work due to painful periods and endometriosis costing UK €13 billion a year

EURO NEWS – Women missing work due to painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts costs the UK economy £11 billion (€13 billion) a year, according to a new report that calls for more investment in women’s health services. The report from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) Confederation, women’s health charity CREATE Health Foundation, and consultancy London Economics, found that roughly 60,000 women in the UK are unable to work due to the impact...

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