Phase 2: Plateau.The changes in your body intensify. Breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure rise. Muscle tension increases even more. The vagina swells and its walls turn a darker color. The clitoris becomes super-sensitive to touch. The testicles pull upward. Phase 3: Orgasm.Sexual exciteme...
“This tissue is responsive to a woman's normal hormonal cycle and thus grows and bleeds just like the uterine lining, which over time causes inflammation and scarring of pelvic tissues. When this tissue implants along the spaces between the vagina and surrounding organs, namely the bladder and...
Your skin could be irritated due to contact with a plant that causes itching and irritation, like the notorious Toxicodendron radicans, Latin for—yep, you guessed it!—poison ivy. Hair removal. A dull razor or skipping steps in your hair removal or beard care routine might be the cause of...
You can also lightly graze your cheek against the area—the unexpected skin on skin sparks an increase in the excitement hormone dopamine. Then softly kiss and trace your tongue along the same spot. Try brushing the tips of your hair against the skin and then switch to raking your fingernails...
9.Whatcausesthepopularityofblue-light-blocking glasses? A.Evidenceoftheirbenefitstoeyes. B.Beliefinbluelight?sharmfuleffect. C.Widespreaduseofsmartdevices. D.Scientificunderstandingofbluelight. 10.WhatcanbeinferredfromParagraph4? A.Bluelightexposureishardlyavoidable. B.Eyeproblemsarenoteasytodealwith. C...
These chemical reactions create something called oxidative stress, which causes cells to break down over time. If you've ever cut open an apple and watched it turn brown, that's oxidation — and as you might imagine, it's not ideal for living things. Enter antioxidants: these mighty wonders...
“The one that grows the largest will be stimulated by a large surge of the hormone LH (also from the brain), which causes release of the egg from the follicle.” That triggers the luteal cycle, (which we’ll get to in a second!). Culwell says the follicular phase can last ...
Understanding the skin changes that come with pregnancy is the first step to putting together a safe and effective pregnancy skincare routine. Remember, every person and hence every pregnancy is unique. Your skin might change for the better or it might change at all. However, if you are exper...
Slime is an example of Shear-thickening fluids or fluids in which stress causes an increase in viscosity. When shear stress, such as quickly stirring or pulling the slime apart, the slime shears or breaks. Pull the slime slowly, and it flows more freely. If you pull it quickly, the slime...
What causes collagen loss? Our body’s collagen production naturally begins to slow down as we age. We can thank this degenerative process for signs of aging, such as wrinkles, sagging skin, and joint pains due to weaker or decreased cartilage. (Hello, skeleton legs.) ...