All women deserve great sex and doctors are finally saying it
Sexual health has long occupied an awkward space in medicine, discussed in hushed tones if at all, treated as secondary to what gets called “real” health concerns. Nicole Cirino, M.D., is a reproductive psychiatrist, certified sex therapist, and co-director of the Menopause and Sexual Medicine Program at OHSU’s Center for Women’s Health, which is recognized […]
The 1 menopause remedy experts warn you to skip
Most women don’t think seriously about menopause until the hot flashes have already arrived. But leading menopause and bone health specialists say that waiting too long is one of the biggest mistakes women make and that meaningful preparation can begin years, even decades, earlier. Menopause is officially defined as the point at which a woman […]
What is a yeast infection and how to treat it fast
It often begins as a subtle itch that is easy to dismiss. But what starts as mild irritation can quickly escalate into persistent discomfort, burning and other symptoms that disrupt daily life and it is far more common than many people realize. A yeast infection is a typically non-contagious fungal infection most often caused by […]