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Do you suffer from burning when you have sexual relations? In this post, we will explain what can cause it. For some women, sex is not always a pleasurable experience or you may have symptoms that worry you, such as vaginal bleeding after sex.  Why do you have to burn during sex? Burning can occur during sexual relations for several reasons. Some may be from having an infection, vaginal dryness, irritation or vaginismus, and pain surrounding the opening of the vagina. You should get yourself checked by a doctor in time so that it can be treated on time. If you are having trouble finding the right doctor, you can also take our free online gynecologist consultation . Most common reasons for experiencing burning when having sex: vaginal infection There are numerous vaginal infections that can cause burning or itching during intimate relations, such as candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Vaginal dryness The vagina produces its own natural lubricat...

Knowing when ovulation occurs in each female menstrual cycle is key to determining a woman's most fertile days. Therefore, it is essential to know at what point in the cycle the pregnancy is most likely to prosper. Ovulation tests are a tool that allows you to anticipate this period, as long as they are used correctly. Through this post, we tell you how ovulation tests work, and you can also take our online doctor consultation . Ovulation test:  What are they and how do they work An ovulation test is an analysis that helps to know which are the most fertile days of the menstrual cycle. To do this, it measures the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) present in the urine, which rises between 24 and 36 hours before ovulation. Some more advanced tests are even capable of measuring estrogen in addition to the LH hormone since estrogen usually increases before LH does. It is best to perform this test for several days, in order to identify the most optimal of all. To do this, you must calcu...

 The frigidity: The term frigidity was used indiscriminately as a disabling diagnosis in women who did not feel pleasure in their sexual relations. Thus provoking a harmful idea: “Something bad happened to women” if they “couldn't” enjoy vaginal orgasm or intercourse. Etymology: The word frigidity, which is preferably applied to coldness and sexual enjoyment, is a derivative with a quality suffix –ez (from the Latin ities/icies) from the cultured adjective frígido/a, which comes from the Latin rigidus ( cold).   It is an archaic term that was used derogatorily during the first half of the 20th century. Nowadays, we try to use terms that do not damage self-esteem so much. Such as lack of sexual desire or apathy and even anaphrodisiac. In my experience as a professional, I have dismantled it on several occasions in consultation. And I have been alarmed when I have heard it again in any of the current social and professional contexts. The frigid woman The concept of frigidi...

Robotic, or robot-assisted, surgery has become an important tool in surgery over the last 15 years. This technology offers many advantages: greater precision, a lower risk of postoperative complications for patients, and a reduction in recovery time. Advantages of working with a Da Vinci robot in urology The Da Vinci robot allows the surgeon to carry out surgical procedures in a very precise way. Guided by the experience and knowledge of the specialist, the robot is an excellent tool since it is capable of making the surgeon's movements much more precise, avoiding the slightest tremor, and even allowing the rotation of the human wrist to be extended to almost 360º, For more information, you can also take online doctor consultation . Minimally invasive surgery. Smaller, more precise incisions are made Reduced recovery time and pain Preservation of functionality. Especially in prostate surgery, the robot makes it possible to preserve healthy tissue and preserve nerves that are not af...

What is melanin? When we talk about protecting and caring for our skin, we cannot forget the natural protection that melanin gives us. We are talking about the pigment that gives color to our dermis, hair, and eyes. But, melanin not only offers us this coloration. Also, it protects us, mainly, from the sun's rays.  Melanin is a kind of protective layer. Therefore, the excess or lack of melanin has serious consequences at the dermatological level. Especially if it is an extreme deficiency as in the case of albinism. The darker the skin tone, the less risk of solar radiation. Therefore, people with fair skin need a higher sunscreen. you may wonder, how is this pigment produced? In the outer layer of the skin, we find melanocytes. These carry the amount of melatonin that determines our skin color. The greater the number of melancholy cells in the skin, the greater the melatonin. Therefore the tone of the dermis will be more intense. It must be taken into account that this process may ...