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LIBIDO:- It is a term used to describe sexual drive or desire which varies from person to person. According to the research from Kinsey Institute, males between ages of 25-39 years and females between ages 20-29 years are likely to have high libido. Signs of healthy libido • Having regular thoughts and feelings for sex • Feeling turned on often • Feeling connected with your sexual identity and your body. • Sexual confidence •Sex-positive attitude Reasons for loss of libido •Increased weight •Diabetes •High blood pressure •High cholesterol •Professional stress •Pregnancy •Breastfeeding •Depression •Low levels of sexual hormones  Ways to increase/regain the sexual desire •Stay relaxed •Eat healthy •Talk to your partner •Go for occasional dates •Spend time together •Meditation •Stop addressing petty issues •Stress less •Maintain a line between your professional and personal life  There are no problems which cannot be sorted together. This probl...

Cervical cancer is the more common talk nowadays. Lets dig to know more... What is Cervical cancer? It is a cancer that occurs in woman's cervix (birth canal). It is linked to the infection caused by Human Papilloma Virus (papillomaviridae family). There are many types of these virus out of which more than 30 infection the genital tract in females (Ref.PubMed). Causes of Cervical Cancer ( Ref. Indian Cancer Society) •HPV infection •Early Marriage •Multiple sexual partners •Poor genital hygiene •Smoking •Multiple pregnancies •Weakenend Immune system •Malnutrition •Prolonged use of oral contraceptive pills Symptoms: Pelvic pain Back pain Fatigue Leaking of urine or faeces from vagina Abnormal vaginal bleeding Foul smell vaginal discharge Weight loss When can it be diagnosed? In normal population, it is usually seen at the age of 30-45 years. It should be checked in women those who are sexually active for 3 years. Screening criteria VIA(...