Reproductive Health Features

Relief in your briefs

A brand new iVillage special on what causes thrush, the cures and keeping it at bay.

Removal of one ovary need not affect fertility

what will the effect be of having one ovary removed

Risky sex

I ended up going home with a guy that I met the other night and when I was drifting off to sleep, I felt him insert his penis into me.

Sex hurts

What happens to the body and the hymen when you have sex for the first time

Sex on the beach: the health concerns

Are foreign condoms safe to use? Is sex in the ocean bad for you? We answer your burning holiday questions

Sex: a risky business

Everyone knows sex without a condom can be risky, but when you're in the throes of passion it's easy to get carried away. You may not want to ruin the moment or maybe you're just too shy to suggest it. Whatever your reasons, is it really worth risking it?

Sexual health workshop - part one

This two part workshop talks about why we get turned on and looks at how we can make lifestyle changes to maximise sex drive and libido

Sexual health workshop- part two

This two part workshop talks about why we get turned on and looks at how we can make lifestyle changes to maximise sex drive and libido

Signs of PCOS

What are the main symptoms of PCOS? Unexplained weight gain, irregular periods and excess body hair could allbe signs.

Smear procedures

What are the procedures for a cervical smear? Can a female doctor perform this without the presence of a nurse?