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Smelling after inter course ?

Kinda gross and tmi!! Do you ever smell *fishy* after he ejaculates in you? I’ve always had this problem with my partner and when he finishes inside me I smell like pure fish down there for a day-two max. It’s not an infection or bv or any of that, and after a day or 2 it’s all cleared out and I’m back to smellin...

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Contraception pill desogestrel

Hello, just wondering if anyone else is on this pill or has previously been? I was advised this one due to breastfeeding and all been ok from starting in march, no period/bleeding up until the start of oct where I had a period or bleed for around 2.5 weeks. This ended around a week ago and I’ve just started to bleed...

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Fat pubis

Does anyone know how to remove fat from my mons pubis please? I am not overweight but my pubis has always been really fat and it’s so embarrassing in the bedroom 😞 in knickers I have a huge bulge and looks like I have a penis it’s so bad 😩 Every vagina I’ve seen is flat!

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Alternatives 🙄

So unfortunately I have to stop the intake for a month for a colonoscopy. Only thing is my anxiety had my stomach turning. And I get overstimulated... what are some ways that can help? And it's hard to say anything since I'm still breastfeeding and it's looked down upon 🙄 Need some ways to help with all of it.…

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Help! Birth control issues or am I pregnant 😱

I have the depo shot and have been getting it since around may and o haven’t really had a period. Well…. I didn’t go in to get my shot this past month and I’ve been having pink spotting randomly and then I’ve been craving chocolate which I’m not really a chocolate person and I’ve been craving water more then usual i...

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Looking for recommendations!!

Hey mama's! I'm near Lake Buena Vista and I think I may have strep. It's just me with my little one right now and I'm not sure which emergency room to go to! I was gonna wait for my husband to get home but I'm so miserable and feel so awful right now! Tyia!!

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Thrush 🥺

Anyone got any thrush tips, its so annoying

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coming off the depo side effects

What was everyone's side effects from coming OFF the depo injection?? I hated it & this was just after 1 shot so I didn't go back for another it's been 2 months now & no period just odd spotting here & there but my boobs are constantly sore, I'm having dreams every night, stomach ache etc it's like my period is abou...

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Copper Coil

Hey! Does anyone here have experience with the copper coil.. good or bad. I am looking at my options for contraception and struggling to decide. I've been on the pill for 15 years, and I would prefer not to go back on. Good or bad feedback of the coil welcome.

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Contraception

Hi dearies Can I know what contraceptive methods you guys are using? From birth till now I’m not using any other than condoms. I know it’s a personal question so if someone doesn’t wanna answer I completely understand As whatever the methods are, all have side effects etc I’m afraid of coils etc All I can do is...

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Birth control

Hey I’m scheduled to get an iud the copper one it called paraguard I’m curious has anyone had a negative experience with with this ?

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Is this normal on the pill?

I’m on the mini pill called desogestrel I think that’s how you spell it. But for the last 2 weeks I’ve had red/brown stringy blood (very light). I’ve been on this pill for almost 6 months now. Is this normal? On the last pill I was on before I pregnancy I had a break for my period but on this one it’s no breaks so ...

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Contraception

Is anyone on here thinking of contraception or gone on one . I was in depo about six years , came off because I felt I had been on it a long time , unplanned but ended up getting pregnant with my partner . Now i want to go back on because I’m not ready for baby number two just as yet. How’s everyone feeling about co...

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No Period 11ms PP

Hey! Im on the mini pill since February. I had some bleeding once i started it but havent bled since. I breastfed for 10 months but switched to formula. I thought my period would have come back by now but i am showing so signs of it coming back. Now im 11 months postpartum and NOTHING. Has anyone experienced this?

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Thrush

Do you guys know why there is that pink spot ? I know the rest is yeast I’need to see a doctor they just don’t have appointments soon. Should I be worried ? I’m also not pregnant

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Birth control

What’s the best birth control after having baby ???? 🩷🩷🩷🩷

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My experience with nexoplanon removal

Hey ladies, I wanted to hop on here and tell you all about my experience with the nexoplanon. I got the bar inserted at my 6 week PP appointment back in 2022. I’ve been dealing with extreme fatigue and horrible 3 week long periods since then. I finally got it removed last Monday, and I feel like a new person. I kne...

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Birth Control

I’m indecisive if I should start using birth control after birth or not… I wanna know everyone’s experience if on any of the birth controls or have been ?

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Midwives or OBGYN?

Has anyone explore using midwives (UW midwifery) vs OBGYN (northwest women’s healthcare or UW OBGYN)? I’m really hoping for a natural birth so researching this decision - curious if anyone has looked into these and how you ultimately decided

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Safest contraception?

Hi, I’m 23 and pregnant with my second baby. I know I will be done for good after this one as I have a heath condition that makes pregnancy extremely difficult for me and it’s risky for my health. I just need some advice on contraception as I’ve tried the coil, injection, the pill and none worked for well for me....

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