The Va-Journal

Science-Based | Female-Focused

Written and researched by Laura Haley PT, DPT

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

. If we go into the birthing process with an activated nervous system, our body will jump into the fight or flight sympathetic response. High levels of stress or anxiety or fear will increase this response. It is important for us to practice whole mind-body relaxation and deep breathing to allow our system to relax.

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Did I Just Cum or Pee?

Unfortunately there is just not a lot of research on this topic, and just not a lot of research on women’s health in general. There are only a few studies on this particular topic, and the concluded evidence is still up for debate. Here are 4 tips that might help determine if you are producing urine or ejaculate during intercourse and climax.

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6 Best (Heterosexual) Sex Positions for Minimal Pain During Intercourse 

First thing to keep in mind is that when women are aroused, our body goes into a physiological response: our vaginal vault increases, our pelvic floor muscles relax, and our skene’s glands provide us with a wonderful and delicious biological lubricant. If we are just really not in the mood, our body may not be doing the physiological changes necessary for pain free intercourse. 

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