Cramps after sex are not unusual and don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. You might have a few cramps following anorgasmor from muscle tension in the stomach or pelvis during sex. A female may feel that the uterus hurts after sex, while males may feel penis or prostate pain.Dyspareunia, or recurrent or persistent pain with sexual activity, can affect anyone, though it’s more common in females.Typically, it’s due to a sex position or the penetration level, but it can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such asendometriosisor infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDescribing PainSex and Cervix BruisingNon-Sexual CausesHow to Relieve PainHealing TimePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Describing Pain Sex and Cervix Bruising Non-Sexual Causes How to Relieve Pain Healing Time Prevention Yourcervixis the small, muscular opening between the uterus and the vagina. Some people experience a bruised cervix, typically after deep sexual penetration. A bruised cervix isn’t usually cause for concern. However, it can be uncomfortable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNon-Pregnancy CausesMenopausePregnancyEasing CrampsQuestions to Ask a ProviderDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Non-Pregnancy Causes Menopause Pregnancy Easing Cramps Questions to Ask a Provider Diagnosis Cramps aren’t always a sign ofmenstruation. Many people develop cramps when they don’t have theirperiod. There are various causes of cramps with no period. Issues related topregnancyare often to blame. But there are other culprits, such asendometriosis,inflammatory bowel disease, andfibroids....

Key Takeaways A cup of cranberries a day may support memory and brain health while also lowering"bad" cholesterol, according to a new study published inFrontiers in Nutrition. Cranberries containflavonoids, a type of anti-inflammatory phytonutrient found in fruits, vegetables, grains, wine, and tea.Research suggests that flavonoids may protect against cognitive decline and the development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The study participants, aged between 50 and 80, showed significant improvements in visual episodic memory and circulation of nutrients in the brain from consuming cranberry extract....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCranial Nerve FunctionsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cranial Nerve Functions Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Even mild head trauma like aconcussioncan cause cranial nerve damage. The symptoms may appear immediately following the trauma, or they may not appear until days after the incident (for olfactory and facial nerve trauma). This delay may have to do with hematoma formation and resolution immediately after the trauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsUnknownsTechniquesAt-HomeWhere to Go Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Unknowns Techniques At-Home Where to Go This article discusses the benefits of craniosacral therapy, techniques, and where to get it. Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images Craniosacral Therapy: Benefits and Massage Goals Craniosacral therapy is thought to relieve tension within the body that contributes to various health disorders or is associated with the treatments of other conditions, such ascancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Am I Craving Salt?Causes of Salt CravingsWhen to Seek HelpTaming Cravings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Am I Craving Salt? Causes of Salt Cravings When to Seek Help Taming Cravings It’s no surprise salty foods are a common craving. The human body needs salt (in the form ofsodium) to survive. Most people in the United States alreadyconsume more than enough added sodium, mostly from processed and restaurant foods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s the Link?Side EffectsCreatine Products and DosagePrecautionsCauses of Hair Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s the Link? Side Effects Creatine Products and Dosage Precautions Causes of Hair Loss Creatineis a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It can also be consumed, typically in meat and fish.Creatine supplementsare available, with one study linking creatine supplement use to hair loss. Yet no other study that examinedcreatineand hair loss found that creatine causes hair loss, and the evidence suggests the link does not exist....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Lillian Anglada is a former president of the Consumer Advisory Council forAlliance for Positive Changeand a long-time patient advocate for HIV. I looked for love in all the wrong places and didn’t realize that I got infected with HIV. I was infected in 1986 andlater diagnosedin 1989. My husband and I were given two years to live....

If you were playingFamily Feudand you had to name something that someone might spread on a sandwich, peanut butter would surely be at the top of the list. The ubiquitous peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a classic lunchbox staple. 1Cream CheeseLanaSweet / Getty ImagesThis is not for the dairy-allergic, of course, but cream cheese has several virtues as a sandwich spread. It’s got a thick, spreadable texture; it acts as a moisture barrier to keep the bread from getting soggy, and it comes in flavors from fruit (to go with jelly) to chopped vegetable (to go with cold cuts)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Joint CrepitusCauses of Lung CrepitusDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Joint Crepitus Causes of Lung Crepitus Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Crepitus(KREP-ih-dus) is the abnormal popping or crackling sound in either a joint, like a knuckle or knee, or in the lungs. It may be faint or loud enough for people to hear....

Crest and Colgate are two of the leading brands of toothpaste in the United States. Both products want to be considered the most effective toothpaste on the market. If you look at a tube of either brand, you’ll see claims about all the major oral health categories, such ascavity prevention,teeth whitening, andbreath freshening. The two brands of toothpaste are alike in some ways but very different in others. This article will go over everything you need to know about Crest and Colgate toothpaste....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding CholesterolWhat Is Crestor?What Is Lipitor?Dosage OverviewHow Fast Do They Work?EfficacyAlternative Treatment OptionsSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Cholesterol What Is Crestor? What Is Lipitor? Dosage Overview How Fast Do They Work? Efficacy Alternative Treatment Options Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Crestor (rosuvastatin)andLipitor (atorvastatin)arestatins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors), a class of drugs used to reducecholesterol and triglyceride levelsin the blood....