My period just finished and I had sex but the condom broke…Can I get pregnant?
Yes you most certainly can get pregnant. Sperm lives for a fairly long time and you could still have an egg kicking around even though you just finished your period. One of the reasons condoms are only 99% safe is because they could break. While your odds may be low on getting pregnant, it is [...]
Can a pregnant woman with a lumbar (lower back) tattoo be refused an epidural by their anesthesiologist?
It is possible for a pregnant woman with a lower back tattoo to be refused an epidural, but becoming increasingly unlikely. If you have a concern, you should definately speak with your doctor. There has been research conducted regarding women with lower back tattoos and possible interference with neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia. Findings have shown [...]
If a person died with a full bladder, what would happen to the pee?
It would come out of them at the moment of death. Even if they didn’t have a full bladder, whatever was in it would come out at the time of death. Before you ask your next question, yes the same thing would happen with number two. Believe it or not there are muscles in your [...]
HOW DO I GET RID OF A URINARY TRACT INFECTION?
See your doctor. A UTI is caused by bacteria and your physician will likely prescribe antibiotics. It’s important to drink lots of water during and after treatment because each time you urinate, the bladder cleanses itself a little bit more. Cranberry juice also has been shown to have positive effects on UTIs. Make sure the [...]
I have a red mark on the underside of my penis that showed up after something like a sweat pimple was there, I have never had sex so what might this be?
It’s probably just what you think, a pimple. It could be many other things however, an ingrown hair, an infection, you should consult your doctor if you’re worried about it. My first suggestion is to wait and see if it goes away, but I don’t know how long you’ve had this problem. If you’ve had [...]
What caused the 1918 flu plague to stop killing people ?
The Great Swine Flu of 1918 killed as many people in four months as World War I did in four years. The Swine Flu arose as a normal nonlethal flu, but after only a couple months it mutated into a killer flu. One fifth of people who contracted the virus only experienced mild symptoms, the [...]
In winter I tend to get really dry skin and chapped lips, how can I avoid this?
The winter can be a real pain when it comes to dry and cracked lips. Drinking lots of water will help, but the best way to treat dry lips and skin is with moisturizers. Just putting Chap Stick on your lips will do wonders to prevent them from getting dried out. It’s not quite as [...]
What is personal cleanliness?
Personal cleanliness most often refers to act of keeping one’s body clean. This includes bathing, keeping body and facial hair within societal standards, clipping finger and toe nails, among others. Personal cleanliness could also refer to the cleanliness’s of a person’s belongings or surroundings. “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” or so the saying goes.
Is the drug “Ice” a living organism? Does it continue to live in your body after you take it?
No, “Ice” is a street name for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, which is a powerful, synthetic stimulant drug. Ice often appears as large, transparent and “sheet-like” crystals but may also be coloured (often pink, blue or green). Other street names for ice include “meth”, “crystal meth”, “shabu” and “glass”. Like other methamphetamines, ice is usually snorted, [...]
What are some clever ways of staying motivated whilst trying to lose weight?
Motivation is a very personal thing. What motivates you may not motivate someone else and vice versa. You must find what motivates you and concentrate on that. You can think about how much better you’ll look and feel after you lose weight. You can consider the work, dieting or exercise to be an accomplishment, use it as [...]
