Women

In the final phase of sex, a woman often achieves an orgasm. But for some women this isn’t always feasible - some women can’t achieve an orgasm at all. In the absence or persistent delay of an orgasm, a woman may become distressed and may…

The question regarding female orgasms and their necessity in the process of evolution is one which has been asked many times. And for many people, the concept of questioning it seemed mildly unnecessary in itself - they’re worthwhile to…

The chemical BPA could have a serious effect on the wellness and wellbeing of pregnant women, as well as on the environment, the latest research has shown. Carried out in the last year, the research suggests that high levels of BPA could…

Women are often so busy running around looking after everyone else that they fail to protect their own wellness and wellbeing. This is even more the case in the sexual health department, where embarrassment and awkwardness means that women…

Scientists are now discovering that there may be environmental reasons why some women suffer from high blood pressure during their pregnancy. A new study has shown that pregnant women who live in an area where the levels of air pollution…

Having sex for the first time can be a nervwracking experience. You may worry that your sexual prowess will not match up to expectations, and your emotional wellness and wellbeing can be shaken by the idea that you may prove to be a…

Female orgasms are linked to many different senses. Unlike men, it is not simply a case of pressing the right buttons (so to speak!) – women need an overall sexual experience to help them achieve orgasm, it is far more sensual and far less…

Everybody knows that most women feel particularly sexual at a certain point in their cycle. This is because the hormones involved with ovulation start telling the body to effectively ‘mate’. But to what extent do hormones control the sexual…

It is true that we are sometimes guilty in modern society of assuming that men always have a higher sex drive than women – and by extension that women naturally have a low sex drive. But the fact of the matter is that the neither of these…

Fertility is one of the truly big aspects of life. After all, as a species one of the most important acts we can take part in is reproduction so perhaps it is no surprise that many women worry very much about their level of fertility.…

There are certain health risks to all women, but women who have sex with women are at an increased risk of specific health concerns. Your individual risks are shaped around the many factors that go beyond your orientation and practices,…

Some women seem to be able to stay slim without trying while for others it is a very difficult thing to attempt to achieve and maintain that perfect weight and figure that they are looking for. Of course this is partly down to genetics, but…

Female sexual health, in the same way as men's, focuses on emotional as well as the physical side. If you want to achieve a healthy and satisfying sex life, you need to remember that it doesn’t happen overnight - it takes time to realise…

We've long been aware that the male and female bodies are affected by things in different ways, but did you know that the way in which we smoke is yet another to add to the list? In 2001, a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of…

Yoga is a fitness fad that everyone loves – both men and women alike. It takes care of your overall wellness without putting your wellbeing at too many risks, but what if one sex was more at risk than others? Yes, the battle of the sexes…

The worries of birth control side effects concern many young people, but there are so many options that are safe, effective and reliable. Contraception offers a number of options to suit you, whether you want something daily, monthly or…

Staying fit is important at any time, but none more so than when you’re pregnant. Your body is undergoing numerous changes and there are things you can do to ensure that you stay fit and healthy while it changes. The basics are the trinity…

The female mantra of “we need more foreplay” has been a sexual health issue for years, so why, then, do men still think they can get away with a quick grope and a slip of the tongue before sex? True, there are some circumstances in which…

Whether you’re yet to have one, or you can do it just by thinking about it, everyone could use some tips for having amazing orgasms. The female orgasm is becoming more and more a part of sexual health and wellness research and, luckily,…

There are a lot of things that men don’t know about female sexuality and sexual wellness. To safeguard their own wellbeing through self-confidence and self-esteem, women often don’t reveal their deepest sexual secrets to men – and of course…

A recent survey has shown that – understandably – around 76 percent of women would rather have a sexual workout than an actual workout at the gym, especially when they are feeling tired. This was reported in the Daily Mail recently.…

We think of sex as the most passionate act that we are capable of – emerging from the history of animal lust, sex is one of the most instinctive and primal things that we do. So perhaps the leads us to believe that sex needs to be a…

Everyone needs a sufficient amount of iron in order to maintain good health, as the red blood cells require it to carry oxygen to the cells around the body. It's also needed in the production of ATP or adenosine triphosphate, the body's…

If you’re finding sex a little trickier now you’re pregnant, you’re not alone. Many women find this a difficult time to enjoy sex due to the sheer difficulty as you go through each trimester. However, the good news is that it’s not…

After going through childbirth many women find that they don’t feel the need or urge to have sex for a little while. Perhaps this is not surprising, after all the act of giving birth and indeed the nine months of pregnancy have meant…

For centuries, we’ve used people’s sexual practices as a way of determining their character. Sexuality and masculinity have been connected for years, and there’s no escaping that. But it’s not just having sex that counts, but also how we…

Getting fit and working to achieve your desired body takes a lot of dedication and commitment. For women who hop straight from work to the gym, the end result will make all the sweating out and ditching some cheesecake totally worth it.…

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is an organisation that helps to raise money in order to battle one of the most serious and under-recognised forms of cancer affecting women today. This cancer can cause a serious threat to wellness as…

Watching pornography isn’t only a sexual health issue; it seeps into your idea of mental wellness. With porn being more readily available than ever before, you can worry about what life in the age of porn is doing to the mental wellbeing of…

Masturbation is an important part of sexual health. There are all kinds of strange claims made about masturbation, including that it can be damaging for your wellness and wellbeing by causing blindness, acne, insanity and even unusual hair…