Before getting cozy under the sheets with your partner, remember that your sexual and reproductive health is essential for your overall well being. Anyone who is sexually active can get an STI/STD (sexually transmitted infection/sexually transmitted disease). STI’s can be detrimental to the health of women (and men)...
My name is Stephanie Mitelman, and I am a certified sexuality educator. In this blog I will be addressing readers’ questions on sexuality, health, and relationships. Please don’t be shy to send me a question you have! I will be happy to answer one every...
“Me get this feeling when a box of cookies are on the shelf, Me want to grab it, want to eat it, can’t control myself.” Please watch this video before reading: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PnbKL3wuH4?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster has always been somewhat of an impulsive character, having an insatiable...
We all seem to shy away when it comes to talking about colorectal cancer screening. Something about having our anus under the microscope makes us feel uncomfortable, but some quick and easy steps can help you take a proactive approach to early cancer detection. The Canadian...
In Quebec, spring has been long-awaited and it seems we Quebecers have had a long hard winter this year. Although I’m certain every year we feel this way. At 0 degrees , I’ve seen people outside shivering in t-shirts as they stubbornly want to believe that...
Hi Everyone! I'm finally home from Florida and right back in the swing of things. [caption id="attachment_9138" align="alignleft" width="300"] Spot the Grandma[/caption] I was lucky enough to have visits from all those grandkids of mine - two weeks with the older ones and a whole month with my...
Can you believe that it is already time to begin thinking about packing for sleep away camp? After all, in my neighbourhood there's still some snow in my backyard and on my front lawn, and the looming threat of one more snow storm is in the...
'There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” -Linda Grayson I definitely feel that when it comes to friendship, quality trumps quantity. My friends are a VERY important part of my life. I can count my good ones on one hand,...
Rest assured knowing that you are not alone and there is help! A considerable amount of people suffer from acne problems; in fact one in five women aged 20 to 40 suffer from acne. If left untreated acne may lead to permanent scarring, but also, (and...