Catch up on the latest health legislation, honest discussions about our bodies, and “I Have” essays from women’s personal experiences. Whether mental or physical The Frisky discusses each disease, concern, or condition to encourage open conversation.
Having an STI is no fun, but they are, for the most part, treatable. Except ones that are antibiotic resistant, like “super gonorrhea,” which has so far been untreatable with medicine. But do not fear: a new study shows that Listerine might cure gonorrhea and possibly other bacterial infections. Do not go rush and douse your genitals in […]
So. Thirsty. In 2019, I went through a very long dry spell (about nine months). Apart of side-effects from medications, my bits were closed for business. Because of that, I stopped dating. I stopped touching myself as well. I Googled things like: “Can you become asexual?” I became frustrated with my body because I was […]
Ever since I heard about Robin Williams’ devastating suicide, I’ve been thinking about this post and how I was going to write it. I’ve thought about it as I was drifting off to sleep. What did I want to say? How did I want to say it? Would it come out right? Would I even know […]
Sleep is one of the most essential things that we do every day. Without enough rest, we lack focus and energy to complete our daily tasks. But how do you know if you are getting proper sleep? Many factors can inhibit our sleep patterns. If we don’t monitor our sleeping behavior, we won’t know how […]
No one loves going to the dentist and for a good reason. The best-case scenario, you go there simply for a routine check. But you’re still sitting there hoping that everything will be perfect and that rarely happens, doesn’t it? Worst case scenario, there is an emergency and you need help immediately. Not only is […]
Orgasm. Repeat to the 100th power. We’ve heard of mind-blowing sexy times, but these techniques take the cake. The real climax is how many times these women can achieve orgasms during just one sexual experience! Let’s face it ladies, we’ve got a real bad reputation for faking it. But what if all of our frenzy […]
Hearing loss definitely sounds scary and it is a condition that affects millions of people all around the world. It can happen due to many reasons, such as age, illness, or trauma. Whatever the reason may be, if you notice any difficulties, you should schedule an appointment to see an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist. […]
Death and taxes are a fact of life. Unfortunately for more than 70,000 women (and men) in the U.S. between the ages of 20-39, they will add cancer to that list too, more specifically breast cancer. It’s a growing epidemic striking more women per year and at younger ages. In fact, every day, three women […]
The human skin is the outermost covering of the body and is also the largest organ. Because of its interference with the environment, it plays an important role of immunity to protect the body against any pathogens or excessive drying. Several other factors are also associated with skin functions and those include temperature regulation, sensation, […]
