MadameOvary.com’s Mary Jane Minkin, MD offers advice for recognizing early signs of pregnancy and implementing behavior and lifestyle changes A new study finds that an early awareness of pregnancy promotes a healthy pregnancy journey through preemptive lifestyle and behavior changes. Women can decrease the stress of trying to conceive by recognizing the signs and being […]
That’s what my son’s friend said to me when he was just 15-years old. Suzy, when I start working, I’m gonna hire you, because everyone needs a publicist! Why I asked, and he said very simply, “because I want everyone to know what I do so I can be a big success.” Smart kid! David […]
By Dr. Pepper Schwartz PhD., AARP Love and Relationship Ambassador, Professor of Sociology, University of Washington and co-author of Getaway Guide to the Great Sex Weekend and Places for Passion, The 75 Most Romantic Destinations in the World And Why Every Couple Needs to Get Away Many couples are reshaping their relationships and igniting their […]
The Power of Probiotics in Promoting a Healthier Life By Heather Holmes, Probiotic Guru and Health Advocate We take for granted that the restaurants we eat in, our homes, our offices, the airplanes we fly in, and the hotels we stay in are clean and can do us no harm. Unfortunately, more than ever, we […]
Many women trying to conceive are confused about their period, the 28-day cycle and when they’re most likely to get pregnant. When a couple is planning to have a baby, understanding the 28-day cycle can mean the difference between success and disappointment, says Gloria Richard-Davis, MD, Ob/Gyn, fertility specialist and author of Planning Parenthood.
Studies show that up to 25% of women have orgasmic dysfunction, meaning they are unable to or have difficulty reaching orgasm. Recently, several new developments in sexual medicine make headlines, and offer an increase in orgasmic potential.
Finding your way through the complex fem care aisle and its overwhelming array of items is no “walk in the park.” From feminine cleansers, powders, wipes, washes, gels, deodorants, tampons, lubes… to moisturizers, suppositories, home pregnancy tests, ovulation kits, prebiotics, probiotics and pH tests….try saying that ten times fast! While every item seems to make […]
According to new nationwide survey conducted by Lauren Streicher, M.D. No longer considered taboo discussion, women have as many names for their vaginas as men have for their penises, according to a new surveys of 1,200 women conducted by Lauren Streicher, M.D. associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s medical school and […]
January 16, 2018- Blain’s Farm & Fleet is pleased to announce that it will be entering Michigan in 2018. Blain’s has identified prime locations throughout Michigan for new Blain’s Farm & Fleet stores and they are in various stages of development. The first two locations are planned to open in Jackson and Portage this fall. […]
Never! Hot flashes and night sweats may eventually go away, but lower estrogen and its effects on our skin will continue for the rest of our lives. One of the most common and troublesome symptoms of menopause is dryness. Decreases in estrogen levels can cause vaginal tissues to become thin and less elastic. Dryness, whether […]