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My Journey After Sexual Abuse

Written by Erica

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In the United States, 44% of women who have been raped are under the age of 18, and 80% of women who have been raped are under the age of 30. Every 2 minutes, someone in U.S. is sexually assaulted (http://www.rainn.org/statistics). There is a good chance that you know more than…

Bedroom after baby

Written by Janel Hirstwood McKinnon

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During pregnancy, the changes your body endures are unparalleled. Your breasts increase in size and begin to produce colostrum, your blood volume increases, and you will produce more estrogen than any other time in your life. It goes without saying that during the postpartum period, your body must go through…

Natural Family Planning Gaining Popularity

Written by Gisele

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Natural Family Planning Gaining Popularity

Do you think that only hippies or families who want to have twelve kids use Natural Family Planning (NFP)? Have you heard that NFP is the same as the old Rhythm Method that your Grandma used? I urge you to think again! Modern methods of Natural Family Planning are highly…

Top Sexual Positions While Pregnant

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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Any position is safe while pregnant as long as both partners are comfortable, you and your partner are getting the pleasure wanted and both partners avoid putting pressure on the uterus, or weight on the woman's belly. Experts say that women should avoid lying on their back or right side…

Easy Ways to Reconnect Sexually

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Being a parent can take it's toll on your sex life, between lack of sleep and co-sleeping with baby many couples put love making on the back burner. When you're ready and have the time to reconnect with your partner sexually, don't forget the mind is the biggest sexual organ!…

Oral Sex after Childbirth

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Many couples may feel nervous about oral sex after childbirth. The woman feels different down there as her body is still recovering and things may look a little different down there too. This video has the famous Dr. Laura Berman discussing oral sex with a caller on her radio show…

Birth Control Pill Works by Causing Embryonic Abortions

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Birth Control Pill Works by Causing Embryonic Abortions

The birth control pill has been taken by women to prevent pregnancy for over 50 years. In the past the "pill" had enormous amounts of estrogen in it, to fool your body into thinking it was pregnant. Now the birth control pill has far less estrogen making the physical side…

Is it OK to Have Sex During Pregnancy? The Most Common Questions Answered!

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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Is it OK to Have Sex During Pregnancy? The Most Common Questions Answered!

Many men and women wonder if it is safe for the baby to have sex while the woman is pregnant. In truth it is safe and encouraged, especially in the third trimester right until the momemt your water breaks! You can`t hurt the baby while having intercourse. 1. Can having…

Is breastfeeding a reliable form of birth control?

Written by Cristin Sawchuk

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Is breastfeeding a reliable form of birth control?

Your grandmother told you that you can't get pregnant while you are breastfeeding, but can you really trust that old wives tale? There are a few things you should know before making up your mind on this one. The nursing mother must be exclusively breastfeeding, (nursing frequently day and night…

Rekindling your sex life after pregnancy

Written by Cristin Sawchuk

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Rekindling your sex life after pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth bring about many changes in a couple's life. The following video addresses what couple's need to consider when restarting their sex life after childbirth.