HPV? We’ve Got You Covered There are more than 100 types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) out there, and it’s a VERY common virus that affects both females and males. How common? About 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection during their lifetime. And we have to…
IUD? Yes You Do! Women have been trying to prevent pregnancy since the beginning of time. Historically there have been records of individuals using sheep bladder as condoms, lemons in the vagina as a kind of “cervical cap”, Lysol douches, and the old faithful withdrawal method (surprisingly 82% effective) to prevent pregnancy. It…
Just Say “No” to the Little Pink Pill Earlier this month the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Addyi (flibanserin) to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. Viagra, or the male equivalent to this medication has been on the market since 1998, and was certainly a great achievement…
Dyspareunia – Painful sex is common, yet rarely talked about. Sadly, a sense of shame shrouds this condition and keeps women from reaching out for help.
