Being sexually active for quite a few years now I have used various brands of condoms. Last year I got a new boyfriend who was brand loyal to Trojan Magnum. After twenty minutes or so of sex I become physically uncomfortable. Not pain but soreness, and I felt …

When it comes to soap I choose those whitening and with some vitamins that will enhance my skin, because the most important ingredients is it will moisturize and enhance the texture of my skin.
I found this Body Treats Lightening in Watsons here in the Philippines. It is made by …

I admit that I am a kind of person that really pays attention to my physical body like the way I dress, the way I present myself to people and the way I look. That is why I am paying more attention to my face because admit it or …

I take a hot bath every night to relax and treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia that I have had for many years. I have found this to be one of the best therapies, not just for its effectiveness in relaxing the tense and painful muscles, but for its effect on …

I was given a tip a very long time ago from a nurse. She said for skin rashes, dryness, stretch marks, etc, to buy vitamin E capsules, and open them up to use the oil inside. It is more potent this way, perfectly safe, and does wonders for the …

My mother have about eight or nine sisters, which means I have many aunties. I grow up with these aunties around me, so I’m quite aware of what aunties want. Apart from wanting their husbands to pay more attention to them, wanting their kids to excel in …

There is nothing worse than knowing you have to wear a swim suit or shorts on vacation and leaving the shower with red, irritated, razor burn. Besides feeling rubbed the wrong way, the unsightly bumps ruin the appearance of freshly shaved skin.
It seemed like …

Frankly, I am not used to use mouthwash after brushing. But when I tried using the Oral-B Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, it is indeed brushing is not enough. I first bought the Oral B mouthwash two years ago. There are still times that I skip using mouthwash but when I …

My wife and I both have problems with our feet and ankles and often look for relief by having some sort of heat put on them.
One of our recent purchases was the Soft Heat Heating Pad. And, I think it was a good investment.
The Soft Heat pad allows us …

A few days back, when I had been nursing a infection right in between the toes of my foot, it had become rather difficult for me to wear my house slippers. Although I was treating the infection with Neosporin antiseptic powder was the last 3-4 days, I still …

One of my favorite Christmas presents one year was a bottle of Victoria’s Secret Strawberries and Champagne lotion. I love their line of bath products, but I rarely go into the store. This is for a complicated reason. I am overweight and feel intimidated by all the tiny lingerie! I …

As a child I can remember that one of the ads that I had always seen on TV was the one for Lippman nail hardener which said that it was the best and most effective way to grow your nails for people who had trouble growing their nails because …

The last time I went shopping for feminine products, I ended up trying something new. I have used Tampax products in the past, but have never tried this particular product. I was in my local Albertson’s grocery store, when I noticed that the Tampax Super Absorbency Tampons with Unique …

When my partner and I became very ill with food poisoning, we needed to get electrolytes back into our bodies. Constant vomiting and diarrhea was taking a lot out of us (literally!)
I had used Pedialyte, Ensure, and Gatorade in the past, along with other products, but our doctor …

Although they can save you money in the long run, cloth pads can be expensive, especially when you’re starting out. Naturally, when I came across these ‘2 for 1 Heavy Days’ cloth pads for $13.55 CDN from Moon Bird Studios on Etsy, I could not resist ordering. I have …

I have had fibromyalgia for many years, and have tried just about every pain relief cream out there at one time or another. Most of the time, the products that work best for me fall into the category of counter-irritants. The counter-irritants contain substances like menthol, that create a warm …

A couple of years ago, I suffered an episode of sinus infection and inflammation that just did not want to go away. I took several different antibiotics, which would work, but then the problem would return within weeks. I started to suffer dizzy spells and was even given a CAT …

Although there is a ton of other brand that made Cod Liver Oil, the brand that first comes to mind is Seven Seas. This brand has been around for ages and I remember my mom giving it to us when we were kids. Well, since then I …

The Raw food diet consist of only eating foods that have not been heated to the point where enzymes are deactivated, around 118 degrees. There are several raw food books and websites to help you along the way. I have found that eating raw food indeed does …

I’ve tried many different protein shake mixes, and out of all the ones I’ve sampled this is one of my favorites!
Nutrition Information: 100 calories per serving (2 generous scoops of powder), whopping 23 grams of ‘tri part’ protein (rice, pea and isolated soy), sugar free, only 2 carbs per …

I don’t know about anyone else, but I do not like the feeling of having a clogged nose at all. When my nose gets clogged, I feel like I am suffocating, because I absolutely hate to breath through my mouth. Plus I heard nasal breathing is better for you …

There are times when I can’t get my feet done. And so when I happen to be on a budget, I try to find other means of making it happen. Well first of all I bought this Conair Bubbling Spa for $25. For one thing I want to …

Flawless Deodorant Whitening Anti-Perspirant is a great product offered by Flawless Clinics here in the Philippines. I’ve tried almost all whitening deodorants out there in the market but this is the best one that I’ve ever tried! It does all the works. It does not stain my …

Ever since the recession, I have resorted to using Charmie Feminine Pads mainly because it costs much lesser than other brands of pads. Compared to other pads, the price difference is a bit steep. Most pads costs around 30 pesos per pack, while this brand only costs below 20 …

I have always been in search of anything that could make my teeth whiter. We, Asians are believed to have a “yellower” teeth. I have been struggling to fight that for as long as I remember. I have tried most teeth whitening stuff of various brands. Some work good …

A friend who also suffers from the same condition as me, fibromyalgia, uses one of these hand held infrared lamps to treat her legs, which give her a lot of trouble in the winter with cramping and pain. I too have horrible leg cramps sometimes, and once when I …

After trying the Macademia Natural Oil hair masque, which I fell in love with because of its effectiveness and it’s fantastic smell, I had rushed right back out to the store and purchased the entire Macademia Natural Oil line. Every single product I could get my hands on. And …

I have to test my glucose often, and so I use monitors, lancets, and glucose testing strips. the terrible thing about monitors that I find is, if you can find one that is really accurate, it won’t be very long before it needs replacing. So, I’ve tried …

I am the kind of person who rarely catches a cold or flu but when I do, it is really hard and serious. It will take weeks to clear.
I have always tried to treat the early symptoms as soon as possible and the only remedy that …

I have seasonal allergies, and the only product that seems to help them is Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride.) I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications, and none of them seem to work. This creates a problem, as the antihistamine in Benadryl causes sleepiness—“ not just mild sleepiness, …

Awhile ago I tried the Avalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave in Aloe Unscented and I really liked it a lot. I loved the fact that is was made with organic nourishing and protecting ingredients. It also helped nourish my sensitive skin when I was shaving my legs. So I …

It can be very emotional, scary, and strange to not know of you might be pregnant. I had a very brief period in my life when I was involved with someone and did not use any kind of contraception. I did not use it because I was told …

Sometimes when I am not feeling well, I send someone to the store to pick up a medicine that might help. One time I had the beginnings of strep throat (I did not know it was strep at this point, just thought it was a regular sore throat) and I …

One of the most interesting and unusual things I ever received came from winning a drawing at an feminine health themed party for ladies. The “Sweet Spot Fabulousness Bag” contains a variety of specially formulated vaginal freshness products, and is obviously a celebration of the female anatomy. Two types …

I am a person who loves travelling and never miss out a chance to explore new terrains. But the major problem I encounter while travelling is my motion sickness. Due to this problem I have many a times just missed out enjoying my travel to the fullest. So to …

This is the coolest little humidifier I’ve ever seen! I had to get it when I saw it because I knew it would be perfect for my son’s bedroom. He was only 6 at the time, and his big thing was dragons and he had them all over his …

My skin type can be basically categorized as combination type. Due to this skin type, I often experience acne on my forehead and have tried various products to help keep them at bay. Thus, when I happened to see this product called Neutrogena acne stress control night cleansing pads, …

When my son got a bad case of poison ivy after exploring in the woods a while back, I found myself in need of something to relieve his itch and clear up his condition fast. I did some research and asked around on the issue. Poison Oak and Ivy …

I have never been a big user of “night creams” because they tended to be very heavy. I have combination skin and using a heavy moisturizer overnight has been known to results in starting my day with big, nasty pimples. Although younger skin is a wonderful thing, puberty-style acne …

Several months ago my husband found a small pimple on his ankle and in a couple of weeks it broke out in a sore and was spreading very quickly. In two months it had gotten real big. He was treating it with home remedies which was not …

I have always heard about Listerine Mouthwash. Strangely enough the comments have always been mixed. One set thought the product burned like the bowels of hell, others thought it was excellent. As much as people complained about the pain though, the overall feedback was the product was excellent.
I had …

As my elderly mother’s care giver, I was in charge of changing bandages after both her leg surgery and a mastectomy. I became an expert of tape and gauze. My mom has sensitive, thin skin, and the adhesive from the tape was really bothering her. We tried switching to paper …

Dr Bronners Pure-Castille Soap has been around for a long, long time. Most health and environment oriented people know of it and love it. I use to use it a long time ago but somehow forgot about it for awhile and them most recently, within the last few years, …

I take pride in my teeth, and like to keep them as clean as possible. Since I smoke, it is a little bit more difficult to keep my teeth clean than others. I don’t always do my toothbrush shopping myself, and my husband brought me a toothbrush that I …

I first purchased Vaseline Petroleum Jelly when my babies were born. It was great for certain uses which I will discuss below. I pay $3.09 for a 13 oz. jar of Vaseline and it lasts an extremely long time. You don’t need to use much Vaseline to get the …

After having used some therapy putty and getting addicted to playing with it, I became interested in other hand strengtheners. As a musician, I benefit from anything that increases dexterity and finger strength. I also happen to have several medical conditions that can affect my hands, so I …

I’ll admit it. Having suffered from weight problems almost my entire life, I’m a total sucker for those lose-weight-quick pills. I’ve definitely tried my fair share of them over the years, and usually it’s with little to no results. But does that stop me from trying more? Of course …

There is nothing worse than a cold, when your nose streams and there is nothing you can do about it. Of course, I had to catch one just as the temperatures plummetted to a thirty-year low. The wind was scything off the Russian Stepps and the Urals into my …

I have used Dramamine for motions sickness in the past, and it has been a lifesaver. I decided that to save a little money, I would try out the Equate brand from Walmart. I have generally had really good experiences with their brand of health care products, so I felt …

I use hand sanitizers a lot.
I like having them available, especially when I go places where I have to touch a lot of stuff like doorknobs, shopping carts, and other and various things that lots of people have been touching.
I’m always worried …