Posts tagged 'Health & Wellness'

As we age, it’s not uncommon for our bodies to get thirsty. Menopause brings along a surge in estrogen, and our once well-hydrated skin, hair, and vaginas can go from Amazon to Sahara in a flash. Indeed, vaginal dryness is a common yet massively under-reported condition that triggers a litany of frustrations—chief among them pain and spotting during intercourse. Even though it’s one of the menopause symptoms that likes to linger, it’s also one you can grab by the horns and conquer with a few simple tips.

Ever noticed your friends crossing their legs when they cough or sneeze? That’s because the majority of women over 35 occasionally experience the dreaded mid-cough dribble. No surprise there, since it’s one of the most common incontinence-related symptoms reported by women. In fact, a compilation of studies shows that nearly half of all adult women say they have experienced the type of incontinence that causes leakage while coughing.