Ovarian Cysts: Should You Worry If You Think You Have Them Or Were Just Diagnosed?
Considering the facts that eggs develop and mature inside the ovaries and that they play an important role in the female endocrine (hormonal) system, it is fair to say that...
Does Pressing On The Breasts During Intercourse Increase Their Size?
Does physically applying pressure to the breasts make them bigger? Here at SteadyHealth, we like to do two things — get straight to the point, and provide scientifically accurate information...
Globus Pharyngeus, A Lump Above (or Below) the Adam's Apple
"Help! I've got a lump in my throat!" is something ENTs (ear nose throat doctors) hear frequently. Known as a globus pharyngeus (literally, lump in the throat) or globus hystericus...
Floating Rib Pain
Everybody has floating ribs. A rib is said to be floating if it is not attached to the breast bone (sternum), and it's not attached to another rib, either. There...
Lymphadenopathy: When Lymph Nodes Swell Overnight
If there's anything that is comforting to know about a lump that appears suddenly (in a day or two, or faster) under your chin, or on the side of your...
Sunken or Hollow Eyes: What To Do About Enophthalmos?
Many people notice at one time or another that they have enophthalmos, the condition also known as sunken eyes or hollow eyes. Sometimes there is a medical condition that causes...
Physical Changes To The Female Body After Losing Virginity: Why?
Does — or can — the female body change after the loss of virginity? (The fact that "losing virginity" can be defined in a multitude of ways, not all of which...
Virginity, Hymen Rupture, And Bleeding: Does Blood Determine Whether You Are A Virgin?
The hymen is a membrane that typically covers a portion of the vaginal opening, and is actually named after the Greek goddess of marriage, Hymenaios. In conservative cultures, the presence of...
Pain During First Sexual Intercourse And After You Lose Your Virginity
Pain During First Sexual Intercourse The loss of virginity is, unfortunately, frequently associated with pain and discomfort for women and girls ― research suggests that 52 percent of females find their...
How to Masturbate for Beginners: Safe Masturbation Techniques for Teenage Girls and Boys
Masturbation: The Basics Masturbation is the act of engaging in sexual self-stimulation, either to the point or arousal or orgasm. It can be done alone or in the company...