World War V(agina)
Any woman can attest, when there is disharmony within the cornucopia of microflora that is the vagina, the spectrum of afflictions can feel apocalyptic. There is a delicate balance that exists between the natives, yeast and bacteria. A balance that allows for the luxury of a ( relatively) odorless, well lubricated and supple vaginal oasis. […]
Baby got back(ordered)!
Why Am I Not Getting Pregnant Even Though I’m Doing Everything Right? Much respect to Sir Mixalot, but the buns I am going to be talking about today are the kind that go in the oven. Does it ever feel like pregnancy has become airborne and your uterus is the only one that didn’t get […]
Contra(miscon)ception Part II/II
Part of my job entails contraceptivesterilization counseling. I usually format my class based the length of duration of the contraceptive method. 1. Permanent: a. Intrauterine tubal occlusion: Placement of tiny coils in the fallopian tubes through the cervix and uterus. Pros: No incisions. Cons: There is a 3 month delay in achieving sterilization as the […]
Contra(miscon)ception Part I/II
Chew on this: Up to 50% of unintended pregnancies occur while using birth control! While this statistic is slightly anxiety inducing, it doesn’t mean we have suboptimal methods of contraception ( unless your preference is coitus interruptus). But even the best forms of contraception are at risk for failure, particularly if not used consistently and […]
Have you ever had a Toilet Seat transmitted disease ( T-STD) ?
No. No one has. It’s not a thing. To be blunt, it is called a sexually transmitted disease or infection ( STD/STI) for a reason. It happens by way of a sexual encounter. The toilet seat, short of a bad case of back splash, can’t be blamed. Nor can you acquire a STI from shared […]