Ask Amy: Friends\' use of scents doesn\'t smell sweet - Washington Post
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Ask Amy: Friends' use of scents doesn't smell sweet Washington Post I assume that the physical changes we know as menopause evolved over millennia to remove women from the sexual equation and that we women are more or less designed to fade away after our childbearing years are over. Modern life has overtaken our ... and more » .. read more..
Survey: 75% of wives say sex is important - UPI.com
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Survey: 75% of wives say sex is important UPI.com Dr. Jennifer Landa, author of \" Sex Drive Solution for Women: Dr. Jen's Power Plan to Fire Up Your Libido,\" said the survey of 1001 US married women ages 18-49 conducted in January, indicated 49 percent said they had better sex before they had children. and more » .. read more..
Calendar of events - Winter Park/Maitland Observer
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Calendar of events Winter Park/Maitland Observer This workshop is also an excellent source of information about MS, Peri- Menopause , Menopause and Post- Menopause . Call 407-644-7700. It will be at the Seminole County Public Library at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 22, and again at the Maitland Public ... and more » .. read more..
CHL?all about the money, not the players - Cambridge Times
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
CHL?all about the money, not the players Cambridge Times In the last Dugout I railed on the Canadian Hockey League trading players who haven't even hit puberty yet. Since the league continues to baffle people with their inane rules and righteousness, let's go after them again. Shall we? and more » .. read more..
The Long, Strange Quest to Find a Substance that Kills Sexual Desire - io9
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Long, Strange Quest to Find a Substance that Kills Sexual Desire io9 But a sex drive isn't something you can put in a burlap sack and wallop unconscious with a stick just by sprinkling a little something on your food. It takes a full diet to knock out your libido, according to sex-killing pioneers John Harvey Kellogg ... .. read more..
Q & A with Dr. Susan Swedo regarding PANDAS - The Batavian
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Batavian Q & A with Dr. Susan Swedo regarding PANDAS The Batavian Among grade-school aged children, PANDAS may be responsible for a larger percentage of cases because the ratio of boys to girls is 3:1 before age 10, and then it switches at puberty so that becomes more common in girls than boys. and more » .. read more..
The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan Examines Sexual Abuse in Afghanistan - Huffingto..
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan Examines Sexual Abuse in Afghanistan Huffington Post Male children, in the phase preceding puberty , are sought out for a specific purpose. To be dressed in women's clothing; taught to dance and sing; to be called upon to perform sexual acts. When filmmaker/journalist Najibullah Quaraishi became aware of ... .. read more..
Epidural Related Fever in Labor Associated with Problems in Babies
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
While it has long been known that an epidural in labor increases the risk of fever (>100.4 degrees Fahrenheit), a new study in the Journal Pediatrics shows that this fever is associated with problems with the newborn. With this study 19% of mothers who had an epidural for pain relief in labor had a fever, whereas only about 2% of mothers who chose to go natural had a fever in labor. (This is after controlling for known disease, infection and problems with the baby, including preterm birth.) The researchers looked for and measured the following problems with the newborns: low muscle tone (hypo.. .. read more..
Women born to older mothers prone to breast cancer? - Hindustan Times
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Hindustan Times Women born to older mothers prone to breast cancer? Hindustan Times Girls born to mothers over 39 years and women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty faced higher chances of developing breast cancer. These findings were based on an analysis of a sample of 3574 women aged between 45 and 68 ... Girls born to older mums prone to breast cancer Times of India Being born to older mother adds to breast cancer risk, says study Daily Pioneer all 102 news articles » .. read more..
For better sex drive, enjoy sunshine - Times of India
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
For better sex drive , enjoy sunshine Times of India Men wishing to acquire a higher sex drive can benefit by exposing their body to the sun's rays, as a study by Austrian scientists has found sunshine increases level of male sex hormone testosterone. According to the study at the Medical University of ... and more » .. read more..
Is It Selfish to Pursue Fertility Treatments instead of Adoption?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
At Salon.com , in their New Mom Confessions, a mother of twins wonders at why she\'s embarrassed to admit her twins came as the result of fertility treatment. She talks about how part of her shame is rooted in the very personal nature of infertility, but she brings up another touchy question: if you couldn\'t conceive, why didn\'t you adopt? Some of us have heard it said, while others have read it online in the nasty comment hell that follows articles on infertility. \"How can you pursue fertility treatments when there are children without homes?\" or \"The world is already overpopulated, why are y.. .. read more..
UW Study Offers Insight Into Earlier Puberty For Girls - WISC Madison
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
UW Study Offers Insight Into Earlier Puberty For Girls WISC Madison A University of Wisconsin-Madison study using primates could offer answers as to why girls are reaching puberty earlier, in some cases as young as age 7. For years researchers have been studying why young women are maturing faster. Researchers find link with daily diet and maturity UW Badger Herald STUDY SHOWS CALORIES DRIVE EARLIER PUBERTY PressZoom (press release) all 5 news articles » .. read more..
Infidelity is never the solution for a troubled marriage - Chicago Tribune
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Chicago Tribune Infidelity is never the solution for a troubled marriage Chicago Tribune She says it's menopause . I say that's not it. Who's right, and can we have a regular sex life again? A: While menopause can affect a woman's sex life — for example, she will cease producing natural lubrication and so intercourse may be painful — this ... and more » .. read more..
Menopause Myths On Weight Gain And Age Disspelled - Huffington Post (blog)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Menopause Myths On Weight Gain And Age Disspelled Huffington Post (blog) There are 50 million menopausal women in America and yet, menopause is still considered a taboo topic. Many women know that it is an inevitable part of life -- a phase that they can't escape, no matter how hard they try -- but they do try to escape it ... .. read more..
Valentine\'s Day: Crank the Heat Up! - Huffington Post
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Valentine's Day: Crank the Heat Up! Huffington Post Sex can be painful for women in perimenopause and menopause , but there are ways around that (see \"Time For a Lube Job\")! Focus on the prize -- weight loss, a stronger immune system, slower aging and stress relief are only a few benefits of sex. .. read more..
Things Not to Say When Mom Has Morning Sickness
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
So having morning sickness seems to be what most women expect in pregnancy. That said, I don\'t think you can really get what it\'s like to have morning sickness. Sure, we\'ve all thrown up. We\'ve all experienced feeling sick to our stomachs, perhaps even for a few days at a time with some stray illness. None of it is like morning sickness, none of it. That said, people want to help. The problem is, what can they really do? While the answer to how to help might differ from woman to woman, what NOT to do is fairly obvious. Have you heard any of these thin.. .. read more..
Ellie Jaycock, 17, says 34K breasts are ruining her life - but faces a four ... ..
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Daily Mail Ellie Jaycock, 17, says 34K breasts are ruining her life - but faces a four ... Daily Mail By Deborah Arthurs Puberty is a tough time for teenage girls. Whether developing too quickly or too slowly, their changing shape can be a source of much anguish. Spare a thought then for Ellie Jaycock, who at just 17 years of age has size 34K breasts. .. read more..
Karl Lagerfeld Discusses His Sex Drive - Fashionista
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Fashionista Karl Lagerfeld Discusses His Sex Drive Fashionista By Cheryl Wischhover Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 / 9:03 AM Karl Lagerfeld's official guest-edited Paris Metro dropped today, and it features profiles on Lagerfeld faves Carine Roitfeld, Haider Ackermann, Florence Welch, and Azealia Banks. A chat with Karl Lagerfeld Metro.us all 149 news articles » .. read more..
The truth behind \'male menopause\' - WJXT Jacksonville
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The truth behind 'male menopause ' WJXT Jacksonville It has long been thought to be only a female problem, however menopause is also affecting America's aging male population. \"Male menopause \" or Andropause is an inevitable but unwelcome change brought on by a drop in male hormone levels. .. read more..
Woman\'s sex drive declines over time but man\'s stays as strong as ever - Mid-Day
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Woman's sex drive declines over time but man's stays as strong as ever Mid-Day However, it is found that men's sex drive stays as strong as ever. In fact, on a desirability scale, women's yearnings decreased steadily with every passing month of a relationship, making it possible to gauge a woman's sex drive just by looking at a ... Women lose sex drive over time, study finds Guelph Mercury 'Not tonight, honey...' iAfrica.com all 5 news articles » .. read more..
Sunlight helps boost man\'s sex drive - Zee News
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Zee News Sunlight helps boost man's sex drive Zee News ... vitamin D. “Men who ensure that their body is at least sufficiently supplied with vitamin D are doing good for their testosterone levels and their libido,” said Ad Brand, of the Sunlight Research Forum, in Holland. Sunlight helps boost man's sex drive . HOW SUN BOOSTS A MAN'S SEX DRIVE Express.co.uk all 6 news articles » .. read more..
Congenital Heart Disease in Newborns
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
About 1 in every 125 babies born has congenital heart disease (CHD) . Many of these are not known prior to birth and some are not known until later in life, sometimes, only after a tragedy has happened. The problem is that you can\'t just look at a baby and know if they have congenital heart disease . That\'s what happened to beautiful baby Cora . Now her mother works tirelessly towards raising awareness of congenital heart disease and pulse oximetry testing for newborns. February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week , won\'t you honor CHD babies everywhere by learning about what this.. .. read more..
Review: The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease
Monday, February 6, 2012
Dr. Theodore Friedman is one of the most respected endocrinologists in the country, and at the same time, he breaks out of stereotypes by being especially open-minded and patient-oriented. Find out about the 2012 updated version of his book, The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease , in my review of this new edition . About Mary Shomon | Thyroid Forum | Twitter | Facebook Photo: clipart.com Review: The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease originally appeared on About.com Thyroid Disease on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 16:00:27. Permalink | Comment | Email this .. read more..
Thyroid Patients: What\'s The One Thing You Would Change About Your Doctor?
Monday, February 6, 2012
If you\'re a thyroid patient, finding the right thyroid doctor , being an empowered thyroid patient , and maintaining good communications with your doctor can all be challenges. I asked thyroid patients who are part of my Facebook Thyroid Support group to share the one thing they would change about their doctor. A few people happily answered that they love their doctors and wouldn\'t change a thing, But overwhelmingly, the responses were similar. The one thing many patients would change is that they want their thyroid practitioner to: Be more proactive Be more open-minded, in terms of willingne.. .. read more..
Valentine\'s Day and Pregnant Sex
Monday, February 6, 2012
Happy Valentine\'s Day! Hopefully you have something special planned with the one you love. But after the fancy dinners, dancing, and chocolates, you might feel like being physically amorous. Yes, you can do that! Don\'t worry, there are very few reasons that you should avoid sex, in fact the most common reason that you should avoid sex in pregnancy is that you don\'t want to have sex . But if you and your partner are in the mood and haven\'t been told to avoid sex - enjoy yourselves! Related: Your Three Trimester Guide to Sex Is it normal not to want to have sex while pregnant.. .. read more..
Is Sex Worthy of Research Dollars?
Sunday, February 5, 2012
While browsing the news sites, I spotted an article entitled, \" Why I Orgasmed in an MRI Scanner .\" Who can resist reading an article with a title like that? I mean, totally from a research perspective, of course. The article isn\'t so much about why the author orgasmed in the MRI, but more about people\'s reactions to research studies on sex and sexuality. The author, Kayt Sukel, writes that people seem to think funding research on sex isn\'t worthwhile, not when things like cancer are around to study. Sukel believes sexuality is worth studying, and I have to say I agree. Sex is a vital part of.. .. read more..
Sex drive lowers with each month of a relationship for women, not men - Toronto ..
Friday, February 3, 2012
Sex drive lowers with each month of a relationship for women, not men Toronto Star Niamh Scallan Staff Reporter Gentlemen: before you take your partner's flailing sexual desire personally, consider the science. University of Guelph researchers have discovered that women in heterosexual relationships slowly lose their desire for sex ... and more » .. read more..
NHS funds puberty-delaying drugs for sex-confused kids - The Christian Institute
Friday, February 3, 2012
The Christian Institute NHS funds puberty -delaying drugs for sex-confused kids The Christian Institute A group of children who think they were born the wrong sex are to be given drugs by an NHS group to halt the onset of puberty while they decide if they want sex change surgery. The drugs, which will be administered by monthly injections, will give the ... and more » .. read more..
Cat Pose
Friday, February 3, 2012
This simple yoga pose/exercise can really help ease back pain in pregnancy as well as a bunch of other issues, it\'s called Cat Pose . Have you tried it? You\'ll love it - try it tonight. More Fitness Friday: Staying Fit in Pregnancy Newsletter Great Pregnancy Exercises Exercise in Pregnancy 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Pilates in Pregnancy Running Through Pregnancy Walking Through Pregnancy Weight Training for Pregnancy Introduction to Prenatal Yoga Can I do martial arts while pregnant? Swimming in Pregnancy - Is it safe? Exercise for Pregnancy Photo © Swifter/Fotolia C.. .. read more..
\'Menopause Makeover\': New strategy helps women get through menopause - abc7.com
Friday, February 3, 2012
abc7.com ' Menopause Makeover': New strategy helps women get through menopause abc7.com LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Menopause , one of the most Googled words on the Internet, is a condition that every woman will experience. Some women have developed a new strategy to get through it called \" Menopause Makeover.\" Two months after being engaged to a ... and more » .. read more..
Female sex drive declines with each passing month of a relationship - AOL Lifest..
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Daily Mail Female sex drive declines with each passing month of a relationship AOL Lifestyle UK By Ceri Roberts, Feb 2, 2012 If you've been with your man for a few years, scientists believe that your sex drive could be at an all-time low. As part of a new study, published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, researchers monitored and rated ... Women lose interest in sex, men don't Times of India Female Sex Drive Decline Tied To Hormones, Evolution Huffington Post all 13 news articles » .. read more..
Christian Pope, MD: Demystifying menopause, first in a three-part series - South..
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Christian Pope, MD: Demystifying menopause , first in a three-part series SouthCoastToday.com By Christian Pope, MD I have received several requests to revisit some concerns related to menopause . Over the next few weeks, I would like to address specific topics and many of the individual questions that are being asked. How to Manage the Menopause without HRT CisionWire (press release) all 3 news articles » .. read more..
Erectile dysfuction: Five foods undermine sex drive - Canadian National Newspape..
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Canadian National Newspaper Erectile dysfuction: Five foods undermine sex drive Canadian National Newspaper Here are five foods that can undermine sex drive and lead to gradations of erectile dysfunction. Lessen their intake or avoid them entirely and you can be a wild beast in bed. Here are five foods that can undermine sex drive and lead to gradations of ... and more » .. read more..
Power and puberty a super mix - Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sydney Morning Herald Power and puberty a super mix Sydney Morning Herald Talk to the hand … teenage angst takes on a whole new meaning for loner geek Andrew, who along with cousin Matt and schoolmate Steve, exercise their newly acquired superpowers. Photo: Alan Markfield So these two guys who call each other dude are ... and more » .. read more..
Color Names for Baby
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Beyonce and JayZ are not the first parents to choose a baby name that is a color, but baby Blue Ivy might be one of the most recent ones to be well known. Using names that have to do with colors is a fairly old practice. In fact, some of the \"oldest\" names I can think of are colors, like Rose. I also think of names that have to do with coloring, like names that mean things like fair haired (Xanthe). I started thinking of this when someone shared that she named her kids after shades of her favorite color. So it wouldn\'t be obvious to the average person that her kids\' na.. .. read more..
Women Wait to Have Babies Because...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Waiting to have your first child until after age 35 is becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, since biological clocks don\'t wait, this can mean trouble with conception. The media is full of stories of women who \"just didn\'t realize\" that their ovaries are getting older even if they feel young and healthy. In these same articles on waiting to conceive, there is usually at least one \"expert\" blaming the feminist movement for the wait. Because women are so focused on their careers, goes the commonly held belief, they put off having a child until it\'s too late. Turns out that\'s not quite t.. .. read more..
Why Your Sex Drive Needs a Jack - Valley Advocate
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Why Your Sex Drive Needs a Jack Valley Advocate Again, staying active and eating healthily will improve your self-image and sex drive . However, if these feelings are coming from an abusive partner instead of from within, only dumping the asshole will solve the problem, not treadmill time. .. read more..
Study clouds evidence on soy and menopause - Fox News
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Study clouds evidence on soy and menopause Fox News Soy-based products Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese researchers. They found daily supplements of soy germ ... and more » .. read more..
Announcing Your Pregnancy on Valentine\'s Day
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
It\'s almost Valentine\'s Day and you may be waiting to find out if you\'re pregnant. Have you considered waiting for this special date to share your big news? Lots of women choose to make pregnancy announcements on special occasions. In fact, we have a few stories to share of Valentine\'s Day pregnancy announcements . If you get a big fat positive (BFP) on your pregnancy test consider doing something special! Valentine\'s Day Pregnancy Announcements Photo © iStockPhoto Announcing Your Pregnancy on Valentine\'s Day originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, Januar.. .. read more..
Sex and Menopause: A Six Point Plan - LifeGoesStrong
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
LifeGoesStrong Sex and Menopause : A Six Point Plan LifeGoesStrong Sex is different once you hit menopause or perimenopause, but it can still be the best you've ever had. A female OB-GYN explains. Menopause doesn't mean the end of great sex. Most women notice a change in their sex drives, and maybe their sex lives, ... Get Your Sexy Back and Keep It - Real Life Mojo Therapy for the Modern Woman MarketWatch (press release) all 7 news articles » .. read more..
Belittled for Pregnancy Weight Gain?
Monday, January 30, 2012
At a recent mothers group I attended some of the women were talking about pregnancy weight gain . This isn\'t an uncommon topic for mother\'s to discuss, but what really surprised me was what the women had to say about their doctor\'s attitudes towards weight gain. One mom was about 8 months pregnant and she shared her story. She had had a rough patch with morning sickness in the beginning and lost a bit of weight in the first trimester. Her doctor had told her not to worry about the weight loss. So as her appetite returned and her nausea dissipated, she began to gain weight. By 24 weeks she had.. .. read more..
The Ten Things A Thyroid Patient Should Never Do
Sunday, January 29, 2012
If you have a thyroid condition, you\'ll want to do everything you can to take good care of yourself, and do whatever possible to stay healthy, and on top of your condition. It\'s no surprise that we often hear about all the things that we should do. But I thought it might be helpful to take a look at the ten things a thyroid patient should never do . Have any thoughts about other things thyroid patients shouldn\'t do? Feel free to comment on the blog! About Mary Shomon | Thyroid Forum | Twitter | Facebook Photo: clipart.com The Ten Things A Thyroid Patient Should Never Do origina.. .. read more..
What Is Ovulating? Resolve to Learn More Body Basics in 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
For some of you, the mechanics of ovulation and reproduction are easy. But for those just starting out, or those who never bothered with the basics, there may be holes in your knowledge. Reproduction is usually studied to some degree in high school, but who really paid attention to the details then anyway? (Especially difficult to pay attention when you\'re busy giggling, as most high students do during health class!) Here are some female reproduction basics. There won\'t be a test, but the more you know, the more in control you may feel and the better you can understand when things go wrong. W.. .. read more..
Researchers identify factors linked to menopause onset - USA TODAY
Saturday, January 28, 2012
USA TODAY Researchers identify factors linked to menopause onset USA TODAY By HealthDay New genetic factors associated with a woman's age when she begins menopause have been identified by an international team of researchers. These new findings bring researchers closer to understanding the genetic basis for the timing of ... Factors linked to menopause age Tucson Citizen Linking Your Genes to Menopause Onset dailyRx Thirteen New Loci Linked to Age of Menopause Onset MD News (press release) all 9 news articles » .. read more..
What\'s Wrong With the Teenage Mind? - Wall Street Journal
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Wall Street Journal What's Wrong With the Teenage Mind? Wall Street Journal Children today reach puberty earlier and adulthood later. The result: A lot of teenage weirdness. Alison Gopnik on how we might readjust adolescence. By ALISON GOPNIK \"What was he thinking?\" It's the familiar cry of bewildered parents trying to ... and more » .. read more..
Neck Stretch
Friday, January 27, 2012
Headaches and neck tension can cause you pain in pregnancy. But there is a simple stretch that you can do from your desk or anywhere to help relieve the pain and tension called simply the neck stretch . Have you tried it? You\'ll love it - try it right now. Doesn\'t that feel better? More Fitness Friday: Great Pregnancy Exercises Exercise in Pregnancy 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Pilates in Pregnancy Running Through Pregnancy Walking Through Pregnancy Weight Training for Pregnancy Introduction to Prenatal Yoga Exercise for Pregnancy Photo © Vojtech/Fotolia Neck Stretch originally ap.. .. read more..
Home Birth on the Rise
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Historically speaking, home birth was were the vast majority of babies were born prior to the 1900s. As recently as the 19040s, home birth comprised 44% of the births in the United States. This number had dropped to about 1% by 1969. This is were the number stayed for many years. In a recent look at the data, the CDC found that the number of home births has been on the rise in recent years, since about 2004 - by about 29%. While the absolute number is still low, 29,650 births in 2009, this increase is notable. About 1 in 90 births to non-hispanic white women are home births. There are also mo.. .. read more..
Menopause a time to make important decisions - East Valley Tribune
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Menopause a time to make important decisions East Valley Tribune Hotflashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances and irregular menstrual cycles are all signs that a woman is approaching menopause . This is a time of transition, marking the end of fertility and heralding the next phase of a woman's life. Stick with FDA-approved menopause therapies Your Houston News all 3 news articles » .. read more..
Resolve to Be Less Obsessive in Your Trying to Conceive Efforts
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Here\'s a resolution many trying-to-conceiver\'ers can (or should!) get behind - try to be less obsessive regarding your trying to conceive efforts. I\'m not expecting anyone to totally drop their intense focus, but just ease up... just a bit. \"Me? Obsess? Never!\" Really? Well, see if you can relate to any of the following: You check and recheck the calendar to see what day your period will be late, and then count how many days it is until then, perhaps more than once in the same day. You chart your body basal temperature , but instead of just walking away, you look over the dots on the graph mu.. .. read more..
Male sex drive to blame for world wars - Sydney Morning Herald
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Telegraph.co.uk Male sex drive to blame for world wars Sydney Morning Herald Photo: istock photos The male sex drive is to blame for most of the world's conflicts from football hooliganism to religious disputes and, even, world wars, according to scientists. The \"male warrior\" instinct means that men are programmed to be ... War thanks to male sex drive iAfrica.com Male sex drive 'to blame for world's conflicts' Telegraph.co.uk When men go to war, blame their sex drive : Males evolved to be 'aggressive to ... Daily Mail Times of India - Hindustan Times all 229 news a.. .. read more..