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Has your contraceptive method ever failed during sexual relations? The morning after pill is a backup contraceptive to prevent pregnancy in these situations, and should not be used as primary contraception. But do you know what it is for or how it really works? Don't worry, from our gynecological center in Oviedo we will clarify all your doubts and explain everything you need to know about this emergency contraceptive pill, how to take it or what side effects its intake may bring. Remember that this pill can be purchased without a prescription but its use should be limited and restricted to specific emergency situations. What is the morning after pill and when should it be taken? The morning after pill , also known as the emergency contraceptive pill , is a hormonal solution composed of levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate, which is responsible for delaying ovulation and hindering the implantation of the egg in the uterine wall, to prevent pregnancy . It is, therefore, an ur...

 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...