I’m going to cut to the chase, we’ve been traditionally taught that sex creates babies. While this concept may be generally true, since the activity can involve the release of seminal fluid into the vaginal tract, it is important to know that the majority of day to day human sexual …
A heated discussion spiced up yesterday when the chief executive officer of the most well known brand serving Hispanic and Latino households, Goya, expressed vociferous support for the president of the United States – a man who the majority would agree launched his campaign for presidency and subsequently enacted policies …
Keeping up with a gynecologist visit is something every woman has to do. Considering the underlying concerns around it, however, some women are understandably apprehensive to book an appointment. Ladies, I totally understand where your concerns are coming from. Many of you feel self-conscious about what to expect or what …
Last November 6, Will Smith announced on his vlog that he had his first colonoscopy and it revealed precancerous lesions (polyps) which were successfully removed. I was so happy to hear that these polyps had been detected early but then, as I read the details, I became somewhat concerned. Why …
Certain medical conditions can potentially change your lifestyle and even your fertility. While some disorders can truly affect your wellbeing, some people, unfortunately, also fall ill due to the disease of misinformation and misconception. Some people lament over myths while others endure nonexisting symptoms due to self-diagnosis that is rooted …
These are simple steps to improve your health and quality of life. What is your daily routine? What takes up most of your time? What keeps you active and productive? Maintaining your productivity during the pandemic is tricky. With the lockdown and stay-at-home policies in place, almost everyone is having …
So, you’ve decided to take the initial step on your journey to parenthood? You plan to make an appointment with a fertility specialist, but you are anxious about what to expect. That’s fine, many people have been in your position. You may feel a bit worried since this is a …
All of my friends know that I am a proponent of regular facials! Indeed, I encourage everyone to get them. I even recommend that my patients who are going through puberty or suffering from hormonal disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) get regular facials. So, why do I love getting …
One out of eight couples endures the agony of infertility, often in silence. This April, we are commemorating Infertility Awareness Month and I cannot think of a better time to encourage you to be proactive about your ‘fertility health’. This awareness campaign encourages people to increase dialogue about fertility issues …
Virginity — now that’s something we don’t often talk about. It is something that we, despite all of our cultural modernization, shroud with misconceptions and divided commentaries. And incredibly, many of us hold a deeply rooted and insatiable obsession over it. Virginity is a hypocritical and strongly prejudiced taboo that …
