Worried about a vaginal tear during delivery A gynaecologist explains why these tears happen during childbirth how they affect women’s health and ways to ensure a safe recovery ...

Pelvic floor muscles play a critical role during labour and impact postpartum recovery. Preparing the pelvic floor before birth may reduce perineal tearing and support long-term pelvic health. Reading ...

For years, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause have been seen as things that women simply must endure. The hormonal shift is inevitable, and so are the crummy downsides, like hot flashes, ...

Background: Dyspareunia and vaginal stenosis are common complications in gynecological cancer survivors. Despite the widespread use of passive vaginal dilator therapy, physiotherapy interventions like ...

Few splurges feel as universally appreciated as a full-body massage. The quiet room, the soothing aroma and music, the warm table and the rare luxury of doing nothing but exhaling. Add in a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NEWSFLASH: MASTURBATION CAN be so much more than just a hurried, mindless release of sexual tension. So, ...

What is a penis massage, or also known as a lingam massage? It’s a hands-on technique that involves gentle, focused touch around the penis—sometimes for health reasons, sometimes for relaxation, and ...

There’s no question it feels good and relaxes you. But does massage really affect sore muscles? By Christie Aschwanden The author is a science writer, author and former elite skier who has tested more ...

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Aim: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of perineal Thiele massage in the treatment of women with dyspareunia caused by tenderness of the pelvic floor muscles. Methods: A total of 18 women with ...

For women in the second stage of labour, injection of a substance known as hyaluronidase (HAase) into the perineal area (part of the genitals) may reduce the risk of damage to the perineum (i.e.