If you’ve just given birth, it’s natural that your own hygiene is not your top priority. However, postpartum infection, also called puerperal infection, is not uncommon, especially if delivery was difficult. Good postpartum washing is key to prevention.

Here’s what you need to know

1. These infections are bacterial, and they begin when bacteria on your body (or on delivery doctors) begin to...

Breastfeeding is part two of the miracle of pregnancy: Not only can your body make another person, it can also make food for that person. For some new mothers, though, breastfeeding comes with vaginal dryness that can be itchy or even painful – and the condition can be especially severe for women who are exclusively breastfeeding (EBF). 

In the ever-evolving landscape of women's health, the focus often centers on quick-fix solutions for issues like vaginitis and menstrual cramps. These conventional methods, involving antibiotics or antifungals, target the symptoms rather than the root causes, frequently leading to a cycle of imbalance. This is where the profound significance of understanding the underlying factors—particularly the influence of the gut on vaginal health—becomes clear.

It can be devastating to feel pain when you were expecting to feel pleasure. And yet, if you have ever experienced this, you should know you are not alone. The landmark "Sex in America" survey conducted in 1994 found that 1 in 5 women experience pain during sex, and this likelihood increases to 1 in 3 women when they are post-menopausal.

About eight years ago, I began my own self-directed study of positive psychology, even writing a daily blog called The Positivity Quest (and multiple other iterations over the years). It was a public commitment that kept me going and taught me what practices created the space for more positive thinking to happen in my brain.

Being single is nothing to be ashamed of and it can even be something to celebrate. November 11 is International Singles Day – the perfect day to celebrate riding solo.