Some women do not have any problems with their periods, while others complain of severe pain, fatigue and irritability every month. Dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain, occurs when the uterus contracts to expel dead endometrial tissue. In order to relieve the pain you can try taking a warm bath or consult a gynecologist (or some experienced woman, e.g. a mother, or an elder sister).

The most drastic remedy is a pain reliever. Simple physical exercises can also alleviate discomfort.

“For moderate to severe cramps, I recommend starting with ibuprofen 200 milligrams four times daily or naproxen sodium 220 milligrams twice daily. Again, increase as needed to the maximum dosage and frequency. If cramps are moderate or severe, it is also important to continue taking the pain reliever regularly, even if there is no pain when the dosage is due. The regimen should be continued until the day when symptoms would subside, which is usually by the third day of the menstrual period. If ibuprofen or naproxen sodium at the maximum daily dose does not relieve symptoms adequately, it’s time to contact your health care provider. Also, there are prescription-only medications that are especially effective against the other problems such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Don’t give up hope. Under medical supervision, higher doses and other medications are safe and effective” (source)

NAPROXEN is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods.

Anaprox

Naprelan

Aleve

You may have heard of Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Premenstrual syndrome is a malfunction in women’s organism before a menstrual cycle. Women who suffer from PMS experience headache, back pain, they feel irritability and mood swings. Other common symptoms of PMS are breast swelling, breast tenderness and emotional vulnerability.

Some women are not subjected to PMS, but others experience even more than the above-listed symptoms. There are drugs which help to ease the symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome and are available without a medical prescription. Reduced salt consumption can also be helpful. If symptoms of PMS poison your life, it is better to consult a doctor, and he will definitely advise some effective treatment of Premenstrual syndrome.

Pads or tampons?

Didn’t you make up your mind yet about what to use once you get your monthly period - pads or tampons? Well, you are the one who makes a choice.

Useful tips about your menstruation

You should pay attention on the intensity of your menstrual flow – it will help you to understand how often you should change your sanitary pad or a tampon. It is not a good idea to use Ultra absorbency tampons. It would be better to take tampons for a light flow and to change them more often. Furthermore, simultaneously with tampons you may use pantiliners, which provide dryness and comfort, and safely protect underwear and clothes.

Today one can find a wide variety of brands and styles of menstrual pads and tampons (known as Feminine Hygiene Products) available. However, this wide choice of goods makes it sometimes difficult to decide on what is better for you. As a rule, absorbency rating system of tampons and pads indicated on the box helps you determine which tampon or pad is right for the amount of your menstrual blood. You should try to correlate the intensity of your flow with the necessary absorbing capacity. It is important to read all special packaging instructions carefully. After trying different hygiene products, you will definitely find those tampons or pads which suit you best.

You should better start a menstrual cycle calendar to keep track of your monthly periods, marking their first day and their duration. It will help you to estimate the duration of your menstrual cycle and to prepare beforehand for this unpleasant time.

Don’t let menstruation to catch you off guard! Don’t forget to put some tampons or pads into your purse as the menstruation can start when no hygiene products are available. Even if you haven't started your period yet, this simple security measure will help you welcome your “guests” fully armed. Besides, you will be able to lend a tampon or a pad to an “unequipped” friend. That happens pretty often.

What you should know about menstruation

Your first menstruation can considerably differ from following ones. It takes several months for a menstrual cycle to establish and become regular, you will also need some months to get used to your periods. You should respect your body and show patience, as you enter a new period of life. If you have any questions, consult your mother or your elder sister.

It is better to avoid scented pads and tampons. Chemical fragrant ingredients can irritate mucous membranes and skin. Normal menstrual flow has no unpleasant odor; on the contrary strong odor means that you do not maintain good personal hygiene. In that case we recommend you to change a pad or a tampon more often. If it does not help, it is better to consult a gynecologist

Some women even at a mature age feel uncomfortable while discussing this topic and are too shy to buy hygiene products in the drugstore or in the convenient store. If you feel the same, keep in mind that the menstrual cycle is a natural and integral part of life of any woman.

Erection (what helps and what prevents it from the scientific point of view)

Speaking of men’s health, the first thing to cross one’s mind is such a delicate theme as erectile functions. Unfortunately, as nowadays we have to face stresses in our daily lives, this topic is becoming more and more urgent. Even young men suffer from erectile dysfunctions. It is quite natural that male impotence is a vital issue for both sexes, as erectile dysfunctions often become the main reason for break-ups of many happy families. Let alone that erectile problems seriously hurt psychological state and self-esteem of representatives of the stronger sex.

Where do these problems come from after all?

Various factors can become causes of sexual dysfunction, but without any doubt psychology plays the leading role. Alas, standard of knowledge of our population on this issue for well-known reasons falls slightly behind of sex competence of e.g. west-Europeans, let alone the Hindu and the Chinese. Not every one of us knows that sometimes erection is not obtained without any clear reasons. It is pretty natural and does not indicate sexual weakness and what is more – development of the impotence, as a lot of men suppose. But it is just the thoughts like this that give impetus to the birth of the psychological complex, when the impeding sexual intimacy provokes not the anticipation of enjoyment, but anxiety and panic: what if I fail as I did last time?

If during love games you concentrate all your attention not on the beloved woman, but on this question, your chances of failure multiply greatly. The trouble is that if a man lacks self-confidence, instead of devoting himself to his natural instincts then, he will be observing his partner’s reactions and the state of his erection. In other words, a man tries to keep his erection under conscious supervision, while this phenomenon is regulated only on subconscious level, instinctively. It’s clear that such an approach does more harm than good. Constant “accidents” eventually lead to the development of a so-called psychological form of erectile dysfunction.

Women influence a lot on men’s self-confidence. Disdainful glance, sneer, or even some unsuccessful joke can turn even a macho man into a psychological impotent. And vice versa, the understanding of the situation and adequate reaction of a beloved woman will bring not a shadow of a doubt about men’s sex abilities.

Right psychological mood towards sex failures is extremely important during the sexual intercourse. This fact is supporte