Year: 2019

July 31, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC There are so many things components of sex that movies and television often glamorize, if not get dead wrong. Take, for instance, the situation of having perfect hair and makeup upon waking up the next day, and no one having a problem with morning breath. Also, anyone ever see a sex scene that starts with a lady peeling off her Spanx? Because I sure haven’t, and if movies mimicked reality, I sure would. That’s just scratching the surface of vignettes perpetuating what I feel to be an unrealistic sexual landscape—and another prominent example that comes to mind? Simultaneous orgasms. In the most PG version, it’s depicted by a a couple popping out from under the covers, panting from having both finished—together. (The R-rated version is simply more…detailed.) But really, I need to know (and I’m sure I’m not the only curious soul around): How common are simultaneous orgasms in real life—and if they’re not, in fact, mythical unicorns of the sex world, how can couples give them a whirl? ad_intervals[‘406061_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406061_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The simple answer, according to the experts, isn’t actually so simple. It seems that while simultaneous orgasms are possible, they often take a concerted effort to achieve. And since in execution they kind of become a main focus of the entire event, prioritizing them for every encounter can unknowingly deemphasize other aspects of sex, which obviously isn’t ideal. “The reality is

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July 31, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC After having acne for such a long time (like, a r-e-a-l-l-y long time), I’ve become so well acquainted with the typical acne-fighting ingredients that I could rattle them off in alphabetical order. There’s benzoyl peroxide (the strong one that derms love), salicylic acid (the trusty chemical exfoliant), sulfur (it’ll dry those suckers right out), tea tree oil (a natural antibacterial), and a slew of others. It wasn’t until very recently, however, that I stumbled upon another all-star acne-fighter: azelaic acid. “Azelaic acid is a prescription medication used to treat mild to moderate acne and rosacea,” explains Shari Spelling, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. But it’s not just something you need to get an Rx for—beauty shelves have been filling up with over-the-counter products touting the ingredient, too. That’s because its benefits include more than just fighting acne: “It treats acne, but also rosacea, and can be used to treat pigmentation from acne in darker skin tones,” says Dr. Spelling, adding that it’s really great at reducing inflammation. “If you suffer from facial redness and acne, azelaic acid could benefit you because this acid soothes irritated skin,” says Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, echoing that it’s effective for hyperpigmentation and also that it functions like an antioxidant. ad_intervals[‘409083_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409083_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Since it’s effective at combatting inflammation, it’s useful for all almost all skin types. “Azelaic acid can be used in most skin types because of its

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July 31, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Here’s a pop quiz for you: How long is the average person’s menstrual cycle? (No, you’re not allowed to Google it!) Stumped? You’re not alone. The average person will spend about 40 years of their life having periods. Yet most of us don’t fully understand the nitty-gritty process behind their monthly bleeding. A small 2016 survey found that while an encouraging 80 percent of women knew about their reproductive anatomy, 46 percent didn’t know what ovulation was and 50 percent didn’t know how long the average menstrual cycle lasts. (The answer, BTW, is 28 days, although it can be as short as 21 days and as long as 32.) From a purely biological standpoint, “the menstrual cycle exists to support a pregnancy,” says Molly Moravek, MD, MPH, a reproductive endocrinologist and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan. No matter your stance on having kids, it’s important for people to understand what’s going on with their cycles, adds Nazaneen Homaifar, MD, MBA, an OB/GYN and clinical instructor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. A regular menstrual cycle can be a sign of good health and is connected intimately to the functioning of your hormones. ad_intervals[‘411939_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411939_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Knowing what’s happening with your body every month can help take a bit of the mystery out of the fertility process if a person decides to have

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