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If you decided to switch your current birth control option because of side effects, like cramping or headaches, it is important to note that not all birth control pills are the same. Different birth control pill brands contain different amounts of hormones.
It is best to start taking new birth control pills after you have finished taking the old pack. This will reduce the risk of developing various side affects associated with mixing different birth control pills. It is recommended to use condoms or spermicide for the first week when you start a new method.
Ask your doctor for advice to help you choose the best birth control option based on your history and health condition.

The size of the condom may not only lead to sexual dissatisfaction, but also increase the chances of its slippage and breakage. While average condom is 7.25 to 7.8 inches long and 1.75 to 2 inches in circumference, some men may feel that they do not feel quite comfortable wearing the condom. The problem may be – the size of the condom.

Specialists recommend checking the condom measurements on the condom pack. Pay attention to the condom width as it is often overlooked when choosing a condom. If you have larger penis, try "large" or "XL" condoms.

Many people suffer from bad breath, but it is quite hard to determine whether you have bad breath. One way to do this is to lick the back of your hand and smell it. If you will feel that the smell is unpleasant, then you probably have bad breath.

If you are not too confused, you may also ask your close friend or family member to smell your breath and tell you if it has unpleasant odor.

Many parents who are concerned that their child is a picky eater decide that their child needs vitamin supplements to ensure proper growth.

Specialists often disagree on whether a toddler needs vitamin supplements. It is adviced to give your child vitamins only if your doctor recommends so. Vitamin supplements might be necessary if your child is on a vegan diet, has some chronic conditions or growth problems. But many experts agree that vitamin supplements cannot substitute healthy food, which is the best source of necessary vitamins and minerals.

If you have recently started using birth control pills, spotting or light bleeding may occur between periods. Usually, it takes time for your body to adjust to hormones in contraceptive pills. This usually happens during the first six months.

The other reason for spotting on the pill is the irregular use of the birth control pills, when you miss or take the pills incorrectly. In this case, it is recommended to take the pills every day at the same time.

There also can be the case that your birth control pills are not effective or you may have other underlying condition. Consult your health care provider to get tested.

Generally it is advised to keep to a healthy nutritious diet during your periods. Stay away from foods that lead to water retention and bloating, which can contribute to PMS and further to discomfort during periods.

These are salty foods, alcohol and caffeine. Also try to limit the amount of dairy, processed, fried and sweet food.

It is also important to change your diet before your periods start because it takes time for your body to detoxify.

Many women use feminine sprays because they are concerned about vaginal odor. However, most doctors discourage the use of feminine sprays and deodorants, because some of them may disturb the normal pH of the vagina and normal balance of the organisms.

Scented products like feminine sprays, perfumes, scented pads and tampons may actually lead to yeast infection. The vaginal odor may be a sign of vaginal infection and feminine sprays and deodorants may mask it or even make the condition worse.

Many men are reluctant to use condoms because they believe that they reduce sensitivity and sexual pleasure.

Modern technology allowed decreasing the thickness of the condom considerably, but if you still think that it affects your sexual pleasure, you can try thinner versions of the condom, such as Durex Avanti or Trojan Supra condoms that are extra thin and conduct body heat better

Both electric and manual toothbrush can be effective for cleaning child's teeth, if they are convenient to use. While electric toothbrushes are more effective at removing plaque and have many additional features, some children, especially young children, may be reluctant to use electric toothbrush. In this case, using manual toothbrush or the one that plays music may be more appealing.

More important is to clean teeth regularly twice a day with the toothbrush that will be comfortable to use.

Usually sunscreens work for about 2-3 years, though you need to check the expiration date on a sunscreen bottle.

However, many experts note that if you use sunscreen correctly, applying sunscreen generously on exposed body parts and reapplying it every two hours, there is a little chance that you will have any leftovers next year.

Also note that heat and incorrect storage can make your sunscreen break down faster.

When you use basal body temperature (BBT) method, you need to track the BBT every day at the same time every morning during your menstrual cycle. At the beginning of the menstrual cycle the basal body temperature is usually low, and then it can be a small drop of temperature followed by sharp rise by 0.4-1.0 degrees. This rise indicates that ovulation has occurred. After that the temperature will stay high for the rest of the cycle and drop before your periods.
You have the highest chances of conceiving 2 to 3 days before ovulation and on a day of ovulation.

Previously it was believed that milk and dairy products may contribute to increased mucus production, and as a result to clogged nose and cough. However, the review of several studies in 2005 showed that dairy products and milk were not linked to mucus production or other symptoms of cold and flu.

That's why you do not need to avoid milk in your diet or your child's nutrition during colds or flu. One study even showed that milk can loosen cough.

It is known that blood pressure readings can be different throughout the day. Usually it is recommended to check your blood pressure twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening for about three times. But keep in mind that blood pressure tends to be the highest in the morning, right after waking up. That's why it is a better idea to check it an hour or so after waking up, but before exercising.
Also food, smoking, exercising, medicines can also affect your blood pressure, so it is better to avoid them half an hour before taking your blood pressure.

Measuring your heart rate is one of the best ways to determine the intensity of your workout. Your heart plays an important role, pumping blood for better muscle work. If you want to exercise more effectively, you need to check your heart rate to know, if you are working out effectively, but not too hard.
Nowadays, there are numerous heart rate monitors that track you heart rate continuously and tell you, if you exercise within the appropriate heart rate range zone.

Tongue cleaning is recommended as a part of oral hygiene to remove the build-up of bacteria on your tongue that may cause bad breath. Nowadays there is a great range of products that are meant for tongue cleaning. You can use soft bristle toothbrush, a special tongue scraper or a tea spoon for this purpose.

To perform tongue cleaning you need to press the cleaning tool against your tongue and scrape it (not too hard) from the base of the tongue to the tip and rinse your mouth and your tongue cleaner after that.

Many women reluctant to increase their breast size surgically and turn to herbal supplements that claim to enhance breast size. Most of the natural breast enlargement pills contain phytoestrogens that similar estrogen, increasing fluid retention and making your breasts a slightly fuller.

Specialists discourage the use of such supplements mainly because they were poorly studied and there is no evidence that they are safe enough.

A toddler needs from 1,000 to 4,000 calories per day. The actual amount of calories depends on toddler's age, height and weight and activity level. Keep in mind that small children should eat balanced and varied food to get all the necessary nutrients and calories for proper growth. These calories can be obtained from eating fruits and vegetables, grains, bread, milk and dairy products, meat and fish.

Studies show that if you have sinus problems, such as congestion, it is best to use Neti Pot on a daily basis, once or twice a day, but no longer than for one or three weeks. Ask your doctor for advice, if you want to use Neti Pot more frequently.
However, using Neti pot regularly when you don’t have sinus infection may not be so good after all. So avoid prolonged use and use it only when necessary.

Calcium has a number of health benefits and is important for bone health/ but in order to obtain all the benefits from calcium, you need to ensure that it is absorbed the right way. Certain foods, rich in oxalates, such as chocolate, tea, spinach and others, as well as foods, containing phytates, such as seeds and whole-grain products, may inhibit calcium absorption.
Supplements containing calcium carbonate form are better absorbed with food, while those with calcium citrate can be taken with or without food.
Note that calcium can interact with other medications and this may also affect its absorption.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and WHO, the IUD can be used for women, who haven't given birth. In the past, many specialists discouraged the use of IUD in women, who have never been pregnant before, because it was falsely linked to health problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility and others. Recent researchers indicate that IUD does not lead to such complications.
However, many doctors do not recommend using IUD for women, who haven't given birth, because it is more likely to lead to painful sensations during insertion , more cramping and expulsion of IUD.