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What Causes Penile Discoloration?
Many causes of penile color changes are benign, including sexual arousal, bruising, and common dermatologic issues. Less frequent but more serious causes include lichen sclerosus and penile cancer, though the latter is uncommon. During sexual arousal, increased blood flow to the penis can give it a reddish to purplish hue as vessels and the glans engorge with blood. However, there are other potential explanations for a penis shifting to an…
How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Friction Burn on Your Penis
Chafing or friction burns on the penis can result from vigorous sexual activity, masturbation, or wearing snug clothing. Being gentler during sexual activity or self-stimulation can help reduce the risk of friction-related injuries. Burns happen when the skin meets a very hot source. In the case of friction burns, the heat is generated by rubbing against a rough surface such as carpet, concrete, or fabric. Estimating how common penile friction…
25 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks
You’ve just settled in to nurse your baby when a wave of hunger hits. You scan the room, hoping for something within arm’s reach to munch on. With no snacks nearby, you head to the kitchen with your little one in your arms, ready to eat anything that isn’t nailed down. Does this happen to every breastfeeding parent? In short, yes. Producing enough milk to feed a growing infant places…
Breastfeeding with Big Boobs: Concerns, Holds, and Tips
Does heartburn in pregnancy really predict a hairy newborn? Does more severe morning sickness guarantee a daughter? Does having fuller breasts mean you’ll automatically produce more milk? While some old wives’ tales sound unlikely, other ideas seem reasonable. If your breasts are large you might assume milk supply won’t be an issue — after all, bigger breasts look like they should help with nursing, right? Surprisingly, larger breasts can actually…
What You Need to Know About Spikenard Essential Oil
For ages, spikenard has been employed for ceremonial, beauty, and health-related uses. Though it may not be as familiar as oils like lavender or frankincense, spikenard essential oil is an age-old remedy often credited with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. (img by Wild Ginger Woodlands) With a scent that blends earthy and musky notes, spikenard essential oil has long been valued as a distinctive perfume. Whether you enjoy spikenard for its…
14 Exercises for Strengthening and Increasing Mobility in the Hips
Everyone can gain from a focused hip routine, even if you don’t currently have hip issues. Mobilizing and reinforcing these muscles improves stability and mobility. Many people develop weak or stiff hips from prolonged sitting and inadequate movement. Conversely, athletes who repeatedly load their hips can suffer pain or injury from overuse. With a wide range of hip workouts available, it can be tough to pick the ones that suit…
8 of the Best Hip Flexor Stretches and Exercises
Tight and weak hip flexors can lead to lower back discomfort, hip soreness, and increased risk of injury. Performing targeted hip flexor routines, including yoga-based stretches, can help build strength and reduce tightness. Although not all of us will have hips as limber as Shakira’s, we can all gain from lengthening and reinforcing the muscles that support these ball-and-socket joints. Our hips do more than power occasional dance moves. They’re…
Everything You Should Know About a Pinched Nerve in the Hip
The sciatic and pudendal nerves run through the hip area and can become compressed. You might notice pain when you move or develop a limp. The discomfort can present as a dull ache, burning, or tingling, and numbness may extend down the leg. Certain nerves around the hip can become trapped or compressed. This includes the sciatic nerve, which may become entrapped beneath particular muscles and bony structures at the…
Improving Mobility with Hip Internal Rotation: Stretches and Exercises
Turning your hip inward engages muscles such as the tensor fasciae latae, the upper gluteal muscles, and the inner thigh group. Without adequate internal rotation, routine tasks like pulling on trousers or stepping into a tub can become awkward. Your hip internal rotators are active when you walk, run, squat, crouch, or crawl. They also work when you stand on one leg and rotate your pelvis. Continue reading for exercises…
Are My Teeth Too Big?
Overview Are you comfortable with your smile? Teeth vary widely in shape and size, and there’s limited scope to alter their basic form. Some individuals feel their teeth look overly large when they grin. Yet it’s uncommon for someone’s teeth to truly exceed normal proportions. Occasionally, a smaller jaw can make otherwise normal teeth seem disproportionately big. When a person’s teeth measure more than two standard deviations above the mean…
