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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.

An Uncomfortable Topic
Now that 2018 has arrived and in the light of the new year, I wanted to write and hopefully educate on a topic that most people find uncomfortable: periods and the waste produced by period products.
By [email protected]8 years ago in Viva
Does My Daughter Have PMDD?
I receive a lot of questions from people about PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and what they can or should be doing about it. I recently got a message from a very concerned mother. I realized that this is one question that needed to be addressed publicly, so here goes.
By Cheeky Minx8 years ago in Viva
Stealthing
It’s the end of the night and you’re date is going well. You head back to your place to see what might happen. After some drinks the evening heads to the bedroom. You agree to have sex with a condom as you don’t want to catch anything or become pregnant. Unknowingly to you, at sometime during sex the condom had been removed.
By Liana Hewitt8 years ago in Viva
PMDD: Why Me?
At the risk of being called crazy or out of touch (I'm quite used to that, so it isn't about to stop me anymore!), I'd like to let all you lovely women out there who are suffering from PMDD in on a little secret. This message won't be for all of you; I write it for those who can receive it.
By Cheeky Minx8 years ago in Viva
How To Water Fast the RIGHT Way!
What You Need to Know Before the Water Fast: During a water fast, you must only consume nothing but water! People normally go through a water fast for religious reasons, to see if they can do it, or for health benefits, but many do not know how to complete a water fast successfully without harming their bodies during the process. This thread is to show you, especially women, on how to prepare your body for a water fast so that you can have a successful water fast and keep the weight off, as well!
By Jakyia Millner8 years ago in Viva
Endometriosis
Way back in 2001 when I was 11, I never dreamed the next 16 years of my life would be filled with the most excruciating pain month after month; I never imagined I would feel the judging glances in the pharmacy when I went to pick up my medication or at camp when I had to explain what the medication was used for because of the stigma of this particular type; I never thought I would miss a mass accumulation of days from work and school because my body was racked with numbing pain; I never thought there could be a name for what I would be suffering with for the next 16 years.
By Elizabeth Kozlowski8 years ago in Viva
Being Told I Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
When I was growing up I never really paid much attention to when my monthly period would come. I always had painful cramping but after I turned 18 they seemed to get worse. My mum advised that I start writing down the date when I get my period, I started this in 2012 by simply writing it on my iPhone notes. Soon I noticed that my periods were super irregular but I did not think much of it at the time, I just thought that was why some months were more painful than others.
By N.M.E8 years ago in Viva
An Abortion Saved My Life
The ride to Peoria was quiet. I sat up front with Dad, Nanny, and Jasmine were in the back. With every breath I took I felt a sharp, stabbing feeling in my right rib cage.
By mackenzie brown8 years ago in Viva
Life After Abortion
For most couples, finding out they are expecting can be an exciting journey. Everything from picking out names to the color of the nursery is an exciting time! Unfortunately, this isn't the reality for everyone. For others, finding out they are expecting is anything but exciting... Instead, it's a time filled with uncertainty, regret, and the fears of the future.
By Kelcie Cyn8 years ago in Viva
Benefits of Birth Control
Birth control has been around for decades. Whether it’s the pill, the patch, the ring, or any other of the many forms of hormonal birth control, there are several benefits to using to using contraceptives. Aside from preventing pregnancy, birth control can also give you better skin and easier periods. Read below to find out more of the amazing benefits of birth control.
By A M8 years ago in Viva
How Does the Morning After Pill Work?
The morning after pill has become a favorite OTC medication for women who might have slipped up while taking their regular birth control methods. When taken properly, it can be anywhere from 75 to 90 percent effective as a form of birth control.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Viva
Birth Control Side Effects
A lot of us love sex... I mean love sex. It's one of the more intimate activities to do with your partner. However, sex does come with a set a rules — especially on avoiding a pregnancy when you don't wish to have a kid just yet. That's why birth control was invented, to prevent getting pregnant when having sex.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Viva