Going to the toilet for a number two is different for everyone, but are you finding it difficult to go? What’s not normal is no pooing for more than three days or having poo that is too big or too hard to comfortably push out. It means you might be constipated. Take a look at what you can change and improve to make things more comfortable…..
What’s the truth about farts, constipation and why you pee when you sneeze?
Ever noticed certain foods, drinks and medicines can affect your vagina smell? Want to know what they are and why? Check out our list.
Bladder leakage or urinary incontinence (UI) – literally peeing when you don’t want to, is the most common pelvic floor issue affecting women across their lifespan and its prevalence increases with age. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is predominant in young women. This is when there is extra pressure on the bladder and your pelvic floor muscles can’t deal with that extra pressure, so things can get a little damp. It is known that urinary incontinence in young people is both under-diagnosed and under-reported. Some of us may not address the problem or seek specialist help due to embarrassment and not even knowing it’s a legit issue! Well, no more!
They say that one in two of us will develop one in a lifetime. Recognising when you have UTI symptoms is important so you can get help early to fight off and beat them well and good. Here’s what to look for. Sex and UTIs Having sex can increase the chance of bacteria being moved around our genital area.
A little more common than you may think, probably because it’s something we feel we still can’t talk about freely, is the experience of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). May be even more taboo is the experience of this visitor…. after sex! With an estimated prevalence of over 150 million UTIs each year, young women come up trumps in those figures.
