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How to
Make Boobs Grow Faster
Wishing that you were a cup size bigger? Breasts tend to grow at their own pace as you make your way through puberty, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help speed things along. We’ve put together some easy diet and e...
How to Get Rid of a Skene’s Gland Vaginal Cyst
Medically-verified advice to reduce vaginal pain and swellingFinding a small lump on your vulva, labia, or vagina can be alarming, but don’t worry—these lumps, called cysts, are actually very common. Thought to occur...
How to
Have Safer Sex
Sex is an important part of life for most people. Whether you’re contemplating having sex for the first time or have plenty of previous experience, sex can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Practicing safe...
How to
Insert Vaginal Suppositories
If your doctor has prescribed vaginal suppositories, you may be wondering how they work. A suppository is a medicine delivery system that can be used to insert various drugs, herbs, hormones or lubricants into the vagina...
How to
Use Vagisil
Vagisil is a commercial, over-the-counter topical cream that relieves vaginal itching. Vagisil is available as a regular-strength or maximum-strength cream. It is easy to use, but there are a few precautions to keep in m...
How to
Tell if Someone is Pregnant
It can be the most awkward thing in the world to ask someone if they are pregnant, especially if it turns out they are not. Maybe you are just curious and want to know, or maybe you’re trying to decide if you should g...
How to
Do Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor
Nipple stimulation is the act of rolling, rubbing, or suckling the nipples to help induce contractions and labor. It is a technique commonly used as part of the natural birthing process. The goal is the release of oxytoc...
How to
Prevent Pregnancy Without a Condom
Easy ways to medically and naturally prevent an unwanted pregnancyThere are a variety of ways to decrease the risk of unwanted pregnancies without using a condom. You can speak to your family doctor to discuss (and rece...
How to
Remove a Condom Stuck Inside
Sometimes, a condom can fall off during sex and get stuck inside the body. This happens rarely and is not a cause for panic. When it does happen, the condom usually can be removed relatively easily if you know how.
How to
Know if It's Postpartum Bleeding or a Period
Postpartum bleeding naturally occurs after giving birth, and it can last for as long as six to eight weeks. Afterwards, the normal menstrual cycle should resume, but only if the mother is not breastfeeding or taking horm...
How to
Stop Burping During Pregnancy
Burping is a natural act, but it's also a social gaff. During pregnancy, women often find themselves burping more frequently. It can cause embarrassment as well as discomfort. While there is no way of entirely preventing...
How to
Use a Breast Feeding Pillow
A breastfeeding pillow is a pillow specially designed for the breastfeeding mother. Breastfeeding pillows come in a variety of styles and designs and are made to help you support your baby in the proper position for brea...
How to
Know when Expressed Breast Milk is Spoiled
Some moms like or need to express breast milk so that their baby can be fed when they're not around. It is important for your baby’s health that this milk does not go rancid. There are a variety of ways to ensure that ...
How to
Recognize HPV in Women (Human Papillomavirus)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents more than 100 distinct viruses, many of which are sexually transmitted infections (STI) that pass through direct contact with mucous membranes in the genital area. It is the most com...
How to
Take Clomid
Clomid, also known as clomiphene citrate, is an FDA-approved drug that has been used to induce ovulation, or egg production, in women for more than 40 years. If you have infertility problems and problems getting pregnant...
How to
Get a Baby to Move for an Ultrasound
If you're pregnant and are interested in finding out your baby's sex, you may want to know how to get a baby to move for an ultrasound. An ultrasound, which is also called a sonogram, is a noninvasive test that uses soun...
How to
Relieve Vaginal Burning
The vagina hosts various bacteria which help maintain pH and provide immune function. Because the vagina is essentially exposed to the outside environment and is influenced by the body’s internal environment, there are...
How to Manage an Incompetent Cervix Throughout Your Pregnancy
The best tips to help at-risk women carry a pregnancy to termA small percentage of pregnant people suffer from an incompetent cervix, leaving them at risk for premature birth or miscarriage if left untreated. An incompet...
How to
Treat Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginal prolapse can occur when the muscles and ligaments in your pelvis become weakened, resulting in tissue that protrudes from your vagina because it is unable to be properly held in place. Needless to say, having a v...
How to
Eat Fish During Pregnancy
Pregnant people are typically told to avoid fish due to its high mercury content and risk of food-borne illness. However, fish can be a source of nutrients important to your child’s prenatal development such as omega-3...