Sexual Wellness

What Causes Bleeding After Sex? Treatment And When To Call Your Doctor

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Bleeding after sex can be a distressing experience for many women. However, it is also a fairly common occurrence. There are many reasons why you might experience bleeding after sex. Thankfully, the majority of cases are nothing to worry about and are perfectly normal. With that being said, there are some causes of bleeding that are signs of something more serious and…

12 Signs Your Partner Doesn’t Want You Sexually

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Sexual intimacy is an incredibly important component of most romantic, adult relationships. While it might not be the thing that your relationship is built on, it is something that can help you to feel more connected to your partner. In an ideal world, we would all have healthy sex lives and our libidos would perfectly match that of our partner.  Unfortunately, we…

Can Precum Cause Pregnancy? What Are the Chances?

Can Precum Cause Pregnancy? What Are the Chances?

There are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy, specifically surrounding the act of getting pregnant. Growing up, sex education classes used to suggest that you would get pregnant by simply looking at a man. But in reality, getting pregnant is a lot more complicated than that.  Most people have heard of the mean girls’ quote “Don’t have sex because you’ll get…

How To Relax Vaginal Muscles

How To Relax Vaginal Muscles

It’s no secret that stress can take a toll on both our mental and physical health. But did you know that it can also affect the muscles in your pelvic area, including those around your vagina? Stress can cause the vaginal muscles to become tense, tight, and even painful.  Fortunately, there are several ways to relax these muscles and help reduce discomfort.…

New Campaign: Sexual Wellness Brand HANX Wants You to “Open Up” about Vaginismus

Sexual wellness brand HANX has launched a new campaign called “Let’s Open Up” to raise awareness about vaginismus. The condition can make sexual activities, but also tampon use or pap-smears painful or even impossible. Last week HANX used Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to help people with vaginas have open conversations about vaginismus. Although vaginismus affects as many people as erectile dysfunction,…

What Is Vaginismus Surgery?

What Is Vaginismus Surgery

Vaginismus is a condition that affects many different women from all walks of life. It is a condition that can have a notable impact on their quality of life, characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that can make vaginal penetration painful or impossible. Vaginismus affects around 2 in every 1,000 people, and medical professionals believe as many as 1 in 2 people with…