At your appointment, you may take certain tests, receive a physical examination, and be asked specific questions. During the physical examination, the provider may do a pelvic exam. You may also provide a Pap test to check for cancer or a precancerous condition. Your provider may ask you questions related to your attitudes toward sex, any past traumatic history, relationship problems, or problems with alcohol or drugs. Lots of factors can influence sexual desire in women. Ask your provider to perform tests to check for any medical causes of dysfunction. For a low libido, check for low estrogen levels and low testosterone. You may also check for high blood pressure, thyroid problems, and diabetes. Other women-specific causes can include breastfeeding, hormonal changes after childbirth, and menopause. Women may experience problems such as diminished blood flow to the genitals, problems with the pelvic floor muscles, vaginal trauma, spinal cord injury, or genital mutilation that can interfere with sexual satisfaction. These problems can lead to vaginal dryness, decreased libido, and severe pain during sexual activity.  Many of these problems can be examined by a medical provider. If you take medications, ask your provider whether the medications can affect libido or sexual satisfaction. Vaginismus and Dyspareunia are diagnoses given for pain during sexual activity. Vaginismus involves involuntary spasms that interfere with penetration. It can result from fear or inexperience with sex, or result from a traumatic experience. Dyspareunia involves pain during intercourse. Dyspareunia can be caused by endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vaginal inflammation, or from scar tissue. Some women experience difficulty lubricating. A woman’s ability to lubricate may change in response to breastfeeding or menopause. If a woman is anxious about sex or expecting sex to be painful, these thoughts can influence lubrication as well. Think about when difficulties arise. What thoughts or feelings surround the lack of lubrication? How do you (and your partner) respond?
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One-sentence summary -- Schedule an appointment with a gynecologist. Obtain tests to check hormone levels. Look at medical causes. Look at problems with pain. Identify symptoms related to vaginal dryness.


Instead of bending over at the waist to pick up heavy items, bend your knees so you’re squatting. Bring the object close to you and then straighten your legs and stand up. Keep the heavy object at chest level and try not to twist and turn too much. For heavy items you can’t lift yourself, consider using a dolly. You wedge the bottom of the dolly under the item, then use your weight to pull on the dolly’s handle to lift the object. From there, you can wheel it wherever it needs to go. This is a little counterintuitive, but try to not strain when you have a bowel movement. Take your time and don’t push too hard; instead, let your body slowly work things out—it may take longer than usual, but it’s gentler on your body and can prevent further damage.  A high-fiber diet can help prevent hernias as well as manage discomfort if you already have one. Putting your feet up on a short stool may also make those muscles relax and help you go to the bathroom more easily. Add a hot cup of coffee to your morning routine. The heat and caffeine can help things get moving. Weak muscles make it easier for your internal organs to break through your abdominal walls. The key to strengthening your core is to do so gently—too much pressure or exertion could actually cause a hernia, so start slow and stop any exercises that cause you pain.  Try doing 3 sets of 10 mini crunches every day. Lay on your back with your knees bent and put your hands behind your head. Use your ab muscles to bring your shoulders up off the ground 3 to 4 inches (76 to 102 mm) before carefully lowering yourself back to the ground.  Workout at the pool for low-resistance strength training. The support of the water will make it easier for you to exercise without having to strain your abdominals as much. Start slow if you’re new to swimming or doing water exercises, and enjoy your time in the water!  Take a beginner’s yoga class to gently stretch and tone your core. There are lots of reasons to quit smoking, and doing so can also help prevent hernias. Chronic coughing strains your muscles in both your abdomen and groin, so start curbing your smoking habit or quit cold turkey. It can be extremely hard to stop smoking. If you’re having a hard time, talk to your doctor. They may be able to provide you with some kind of aid to help make the transition easier.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid lifting bulky or heavy objects that may strain your muscles. Relax while going to the bathroom so you don’t strain your groin area. Strengthen your abdominal muscles to prevent additional hernias. Quit smoking to improve lung health and eliminate excessive coughing.


Also get some baby powder and hairspray. The tattoo should last around a month.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy any color Sharpie. Enjoy your new tattoo.


Android users may register their devices through the Amazon Appstore App. When you download and sign into the app, your device is automatically registered and appears on the “Your Devices” list. If your device is lost or stolen, this feature allows you to deregister your device from your Amazon account. This app is only compatible with Android devices. Enter your email or mobile number. Enter your password. Click Sign In. Find this to the right of “Gift Cards & Registry” and to the left of “Try Prime”.    You will be “signed out” of your account. (In reality, your device’s connection to the Amazon account it was registered under is severed).
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Navigate to [amazon.com Amazon]. Log into your account. Press “Hello, (Insert Name) Your Account”. Scroll down to the “Digital Content” section and click “Your Apps and Devices”. Click “Your Devices” Find “Your Devices” in the “Manage” section of the left-hand sidebar. Press “Actions”. Select “Deregister device”.