Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
What about sex? How do you deal with getting intimate with a new partner when you have LBL? BY Lori Jo Vest Likes (107) Be kind to yourself. It isn't always easy to have a serious talk about sex and LBL with a partner. Remember that you aren't alone. Other... Read more
What Are The Best Exercises For Strengthening My Core, Besides Sit Ups? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (549) It's excellent news that you hate sit-ups. Years of research have shown that sit-ups are not the best moves to engage the abdominal muscles or to create enough caloric burn to make a change that is noticeable. Experts also have linked sit-ups to spine compression, which can increase the risk of back pain... Read more
What Can I Do To Help With Water Retention and Bloating Caused By Menopause? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (423) We've all felt bloated during our periods big blouses and skinny pants were always helpful to cover up a swollen belly. The bloating is due to the increase in estrogen. Read more
What can I do to offset the hours I sit at my desk? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (435) You sit on one of the most powerful muscles in your body. Running, jumping, climbing the stairs, and so many daily activities require the gluteus muscles to fully kick in. Read more
Understanding Night Sweats Caused By Menopause BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (542) One of the most common and most disturbing symptoms of menopause is the dreaded night sweat. Read more
What is Bladder Prolapse? BY Dr Staci Tanouye MD OB GYN Likes (158) Unfortunately, there is no reliable test to help predict when menopause will start or end. Often, these do tend to follow patterns within a family... Read more