One of the biggest causes of painful sex is dryness due to too much friction. So if you haven’t tried lube, what are you waiting for? There are so many different types of lubricants, so let’s break it down. Most popular lubricants contain ingredients such as parabens, glycerin, glycol, grapefruit extract, chlorhexidine, and preservatives. This […]
Are you having trouble reaching orgasm? If you do, you are not alone. Studies have shown 10-40% of women report difficulty or inability to orgasm. What is an orgasm? An orgasm is an intense, pleasurable experience brought on by stimulation during sexual arousal. During arousal, blood flow increases which causes vaginal engorgement and clitoral erection.
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What is the meniscus? It is a C-shaped tissue that sits between your femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). We have 2 of them in each knee, called medial meniscus and lateral meniscus. The menisci cushions and absorbs any impact that goes through the knees. The outer part of the meniscus is pretty well
What is the rotator cuff? It is a group of 4 muscles and its tendons: Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Subscapularis Teres Minor These muscles aid in movement of your arm. But most importantly, the rotator cuff is responsible for keeping the shoulder in the shoulder socket, providing stability. What are the most common injuries of the rotator
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Due the CoronaVirus, a lot of people are still hesitant to return back to the gym and turning to home workouts instead. But, many don’t know where to start. You want to work out but feel like you don’t have the right equipment. You want to purchase some equipment, but don’t know what the best
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What is flat feet (pes planus)? Flat feet occurs when there is loss of the arch in your foot. So when you stand, your entire foot makes contact with the ground. Flexible vs. Rigid Flat Foot A flexible foot is when you have an arch when you’re sitting (non-weightbearing) but becomes flat when you stand
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How does the bladder work? The wall of the bladder is made up of a muscle called the detrusor. The bladder stores urine by relaxing this muscle and it expels urine by contracting it. Because the bladder is controlled by a muscle, it is very habitual. So, if you have poor bladder habits it can
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What is a herniated disc? We have discs between each vertebrae that cushion our spine. When the tough outer part of the disc (annulus fibrosis) gets torn, the inner gelatin like substance (nucleus pulposus) gets leaked. This can trigger an inflammatory response and compress spinal nerve roots. How can you get it? Herniated discs can
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What is dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is an umbrella term for “pain with sex.” Women with dyspareunia may also have pain with tampon use and gynecological exams. Many women think experiencing pain is normal, but it’s not. Sex should never be painful so let’s stop normalizing it. What causes dyspareunia? Some possible causes of dyspareunia include: vaginismus
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Most of us have horrible work desk posture and so our desk jobs are slowly killing our bodies. Being slumped over in front of a screen for hours at a time can worsen your posture, stiffen you up, and bring on aches & pains. Now with the Corona Virus, many of us are working from
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