Health: Dyspareunia :: A chronic painful condition that involves pain during intercourse

Dyspareunia :: A chronic painful condition that involves pain during intercourse

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What exactly is dyspareunia?

Dyspareunia is a chronic pelvic pain condition that causes pain during or after sexual intercourse. Although dyspareunia can affect men, it is more common in women. Women with dyspareunia may have pain in repparttar vagina, clitoris or labia. There can be burning or aching in repparttar 115180 vagina or in repparttar 115181 pelvis.

What are repparttar 115182 causes of dyspareunia?

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*Dryness in or around repparttar 115184 vagina

*Atrophic vaginitis, a common condition causing thinning of repparttar 115185 vaginal lining in postmenopausal women

Stride for Better Health

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Did you know that walking is one of repparttar 115179 best activities you can do to dramatically increase your level of health?

Many people today are afflicted with "coach-potato-itis!" They come home from work, switch on their TVs and forget that their bodies need maintenance. But one day reality comes crashing through when their doctors say, "You have a problem!"

This article will show you a simple strategy for improving your health through a fun and inexpensive walking program that promises many benefits.

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Both PCOPF (the President's Council on Physical Fitness) and repparttar 115181 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) state that a regular walking program can lower resting heart rates and blood pressure. It can help burn excess calories and increase muscle tone too.

Second, walking can enhance your mental health. Taking regular walks can help reduce stress and enable you to sleep better. It can also help relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. When you walk, your body produces endorphins which produce a feeling of wellbeing.

Third, it's fun! The President’s Council on Physical Fitness (PCOPF) calls walking repparttar 115182 most popular form of exercise. It can be very enjoyable taking walks with a friend or loved one or even in groups. My husband and I often take walks at night and discuss our day. It's a special time for me.

Here's what you'll need as you begin your new walk-for-health lifestyle. Purchase a pair of comfortable shoes, sunscreen or a hat and sunglasses. Choose loose-fitting garments. Bring along a bottle of water on warm days.

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