The signal to start puberty comes from the hypothalamus in the brain. It comes when the hypothalamus reaches a certain degree of maturity. In girls, this level of maturity is weight-related. On average, a plumper girl will start puberty earlier…
Men tend to fantasize about the size of their penis. They long to till the vagina to a stretching point, to reach deep inside their beloved and batter against the cervix. A few psychologists have lurid reasons for this. Yet…
Ninety-two percent of couples can expect pregnancy to occur within 18 months of intercourse without contraception. If under age 25, some fertility experts recommend waiting between 18 months and a full two years. It is recommended that couples over age…
The myth of menopause: Once a woman hit menopause, sex is over The truth is menopause may mean the end of the period, but it doesn’t the end of sex. The fact is many women experience greater desire and pleasure…
Insulin resistance There is a significant concern that high levels of testosterone can increase the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, although the evidence is mixed. Though high testosterone levels have been observed to occur with breast cancer, or…
The two phytoestrogens that have been the most thoroughly studied; Phytoestrogen and Soy There is growing evidence that eating foods rich in phytoestrogens (plant substances that have an estrogen-like activity) can be of significant help in easing the symptoms of…
Menopause Supplement Nutrition has a big impact on the healthy functioning of hormones throughout a woman’s life and is particularly important during menopause. As the body uses a wide variety of minerals and vitamins to create the steroid hormones, therefore…
Menopause Natural Remedy Herbs are sold in different forms: unprocessed (the raw herb), in capsules or tablets, standardized (meaning that the herb has been processed to some degree to ensure that each capsule has exactly the same strength), in freeze-dried…
Herbal Remedies Herbal lore isn’t generally part of our culture, so before using any herb to treat a specific complaint, you need to learn the basics about herbal therapy. Although “herbs” technically refers to the above-ground parts of plants, we…
Menopause Treatment Synthetic Drug There are many other natural health advocates who offer many alternative hormone combinations including the naturally occurring estrogens and progesterone, tailored to the needs and comfort of the individual woman. Natural hormones, as opposed to the…
