Health Concerns

By Katie Kerwin McCrimmon An informal “don’t ask don’t tell” policy in doctors’ offices is preventing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients from getting optimal health care, according to a report released today called “Becoming…

Sex education has always been a sensitive subject. How much should you teach children about sex? And how early should you start to teach them? These are very difficult questions that are faced by all parents who are bringing up their…

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…

Sometimes we think of sex as being a pursuit exclusively for the young, but this is not necessarily the case. Indeed while most of us are most sexually active when we are younger and this naturally falls away over time, it does not mean…

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.…

When we think about sexually healthy adults is can be difficult sometimes to ask ourselves whether it is a category that we fall into. For many people the worries about this sort of thing can be overwhelming as we can easily begin to…

While most people equate posture with outward appearance, many people are unaware of the effect that better posture has on internal health. Poor posture creates unnatural stress in our joints, making us more prone to joint disease and…

This content was generated via a Google Alert and the content is owned by the original site Click here to visit the original site The province has launched a task force “to review and modernize” the laws that deal with sexual abuse…

This content was generated via a Google Alert and the content is owned by the original site Click here to visit the original site These young activists are leading local sexual and reproductive health and rights movements around…

This content was generated via a Google Alert and the content is owned by the original site Click here to visit the original site STAFF at a town centre one-stop health shop will move to Colchester Library from next month. Full…

This content was generated via a Google Alert and the content is owned by the original site Click here to visit the original site We at Bustle love giving you tips for how to tap into your sexual potential and troubleshoot when things…

This content was generated via a Google Alert and the content is owned by the original site Click here to visit the original site Ebola health care workers carry the body of a man suspected of dying from the Ebola virus in a small…

Wheat intolerance seems to be an ever-increasing wellness threat these days, but this is mainly because people are becoming more aware of it. The more pressing health concern is wheat allergy, which is one of the more common food allergies…

Sex might not be something that is really on your mind at all when you’re faced with the prospect of cancer treatment. After all, treatments for this condition are renowned as some of the most invasive and problematic in the world, with a…

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are passed between people during sexual contact, and they’re increasing in prevalence. They can be passed during vaginal, anal and oral sex, as well as mere genital contact with an infected person.…

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,…

Life is complicated at the best of times, without making it worse when it comes to sex. Sex certainly hasn’t lost its charm and appeal, but things are more complicated now that our attitudes have changed. There are the health risks…

While autism is a health concern you usually associate with children and young people, the disorder is likely to continue to affect sufferers’ wellbeing right through into adulthood. This is according to a wealth of wellness experts and…

Around 77 per cent of American households recycle, which is increasing all the time. And couples have sex, on average, around once every four days - this amounts to 85 times a year. So what do the two things have to do with one another? Sex…

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…

A lesser known disease, Wilson’s disease is an inherited condition that is caused by too much copper accumulating in your liver, brain and other vital organs. The medical term for Wilson’s disease is hepatolenticular degeneration. Copper is…

We all know that tea contains caffeine, and therefore it is important for our wellness and wellbeing to only drink it in moderation. What has not previously been understood, however, is that tea may also contain too much fluoride. …

Condoms are a popular contraceptive as they are cheap, effective and easy to buy. They’re also the only way to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. But it seems that the male condom is only effective 94 per cent of the time, when…

Puberty doesn’t just affect your sexual health – i.e. get your body ready for making babies – it also impacts your overall wellbeing. Out of nowhere, your jeans no longer fit, your legs rub together when you run and pores are taking over…

Having a good and healthy attitude towards sex can be difficult to promote in children, as often the topic is shrouded in embarrassment and anxiety. But you don’t need to worry - there are plenty of easy ways to broach the subject of…

Talking to your kids about sex can be difficult and embarrassing for many parents. However, it is an important issue and something that every child needs to know about when they reach a certain age. These are some useful conversation…

You may have heard that spermicides can help protect your sexual health and wellness, but what exactly are they? You get spermicides in all different forms, from creams, gels and foams to films and suppositories. Spermicides protect your…

Sleeping pills may seem like a tempting thought when you're struggling to sleep each night, but have you really considered the effects they could have on your health? Have you thought about how you'll feel the next day, the risk of…

Yeast infections are kind of – to use a technical term – an icky part of sexual health, but one that’s easily taken care of. However, it’s far better to protect your wellbeing against yeast infections through a few simple steps. Let’s take…

It’s important to take control of your sexual health and wellness, but the more obvious choices, such as the Pill, don’t always appeal to some women. If you have trouble swallowing pills or you won’t remember to take the Pill at the same…