Women's Health - Original Articles

How to Build a Better Date: For Singles and Couples

How to whip up the perfect recipe for a stress-free and enjoyable evening.

Sex Your Way to a Healthier Heart

Sex has innumerable benefits, and growing evidence is proving that improved heart health is one of them.

50 Years with The Pill: What We Now Know

Read on to learn what half a century has brought us in terms of what we know about this widely used method of contraception.

Muscle Cramps: What You Should Know

What causes muscle cramps in the first place, and how can they be avoided?

Fertility Drugs and Uterine Cancer

There are numerous causes of infertility and almost as many treatments. Some women are concerned that pursuing infertility treatments may increase their risk for uterine cancer. If you ve taken, or are considering, infertility treatments, here s what you need to know.

The Difference between Sexual and Emotional Intimacy for Women

When it comes to sex, women and men truly do seem to inhabit different planets.

The Benefits of Sexercise

Killer abs may not be linked to better sex, but another body part is.

Lifestyle Changes to Make After a Hysterectomy

By making the following changes to your diet, fitness, and even bedroom behaviors, you can enjoy great health in this new stage of your life.

6 Sex Mistakes Women Make

Learn how to get it right when you want easier intimacy with the guy in your life.

The Life Cycle of the Vagina

Just like other parts of a woman's body, the vagina changes over the course of her lifetime. Here, a step-by-step account of these changes, from birth to menopause.

How to Combat Menstrual Migraines

Learn more about this common condition, plus get tips on how to ease the pain.

What's Killing Your Sex Drive?

Your sex drive s not gone, it just needs revving up. Rekindle romance in your relationship.

The Science of Kissing

Can kissing help you pick a compatible mate? Studies say it could.

10 Unwritten Rules of Flirtation

Kindle a romance by knowing when to smile and when to start up a conversation.

Marriage Could Ward Off Depression

Taking part in a healthy marriage may make you happier in all aspects of your life.

How to Get Out of the Same Old, Same Old" Sexual Blues?

Stuck in a sexual rut? Read these tips to rev up your sex life with your partner.

How to Cope With Cold Sores

Read on to find out how to soothe your cold sore symptoms, or reduce your outbreaks altogether.

Stay Hydrated in Indoor Heat

If you think dehydration only occurs outside during the summertime, you're sorely mistaken.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Diabetics

Here s how to treat and prevent an annoying and painful occurrence.

Trouble Pleasing Your Partner? Get Back on Track

You'll both experience sexual satisfaction when you tell each other what feels good.

7 Signs of Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian cysts are common for women during childbearing years, but most never realize they have them. Occasionally one can rupture, though, causing severe pain and serious side effects.

Back Pain and PMS

Back pain is one of the more common symptoms of PMS, and can range from a small ache to debilitating pain.

Don't Let Winter Wreak Havoc on Your Hair

Try these everyday tips to minimize frizz, breakage, and dryness.

Could Birth Control Change a Woman s Taste in Men?

The hormones in oral contraceptives may make boyish-looking guys more attractive to women.

What to Look for in a Winter Moisturizer

Here, 10 tips for finding a moisturizer that will get rid of the dryness, itchiness, and redness that is all-too-common in the winter months.

Heart Attack Rates Increasing for Women

Although middle-age men still have higher rates of heart attacks and heart disease than middle-age women, a recent study suggests that the gap might be closing.

High-Fiber Diets May Interfere with Ovulation

Studies suggest that a fiber-filled diet may cause problems for women wishing to conceive.

Expert Advice: Pregnancy and Depression

Postpartum depression is a common, and troublesome, occurrence. Psychologist Debra Warner explores the issue in her weekly column.

5 Signs of Uterine Fibroids

Approximately 75 percent of women will develop uterine fibroids during or after her childbearing years—but most will never realize they have them.

How to Manage a Woman's Stress

Sometimes it's as simple as just listening and offering her a warm hug. When your woman is feeling stressed, here's how to help.