Developed in the late 1990s, the female condom is as effective against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or unwanted pregnancies as the male condom. Despite this, many women are still unaware of or have doubts about its use, thus creating an atmosphere of confusion when we talk about this contraceptive method. Sold in pharmacies and distributed by the Unified Health System ...

When it comes to nutrition and, more specifically, losing weight, all news is welcome! But the problem is that not everything you hear/read out there has proof. You may have heard, for example, about different types of diets that promise significant weight loss in a few days; about various foods that help in the weight loss process etc. But, after ...

Pudding is a classic dessert that most people like for its consistency and the multitude of flavors it can have: chocolate, lemon, milk, strawberry, among others. Especially in the cold version, this sweet has the great advantages of being refreshing and very easy to prepare. The vast majority of ice cream pudding recipes don’t even go to the fire: just ...

Pantyhose is one of those pieces that never go out of style. It works as a versatile accessory, and can be used in several different outfits – from elegant to casual. There are thin, opaque, textured, colored, printed versions… Anyway, for all tastes and pockets. Despite being so useful in the women’s wardrobe, tights are delicate and easily tear or ...

Klein blue arrived in fashion a few years ago, but unlike some trends that appear and after a while they disappear from our sight, this color has stayed in our closet for good. The pieces in which it appears can vary, ranging from pants to shirts, jackets to accessories, and it is also worth betting on this tone for entire ...

In child care, I always explain in a very simple way what therapy is: “When we have pain in the arm, we go to the orthopedist, when the pain is in the throat, we go to the ENT and when we have sadness that we don’t know where it comes from, we go to the psychologist”. In fact, it is ...

The different types of red hair have gained space and currently the market offers several shades, from the most drawn to orange to red. For those who love expressing attitude and power, opting for a good red hair dye can help. Hairdresser Gabriella Carvalho, from the Gaby Hair salon, comments more on this subject. Follow up! Questions about red hair ...

Can you find someone who is exactly like you? With the same tastes, opinions and ways of feeling? Most likely not. Each person is unique in their way of being and, because of this, it is not uncommon for questions, clashes and real fights to arise when we disagree with someone. Despite this, in order to build a relationship for ...

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, cleaning the house effectively can be a challenge. Often, the option is to choose a single day to clean everything at once, which, in addition to being tiring, can become a stressful task, since the accumulation of dirt and mess generate discomfort and, therefore, end up leaving people extremely angry. But not ...

Teenage pregnancy is a touchy subject – and a present reality. The Child and Adolescent Statute considers an adolescent to be an individual up to 18 years of age, which means that girls of school age and, often, still in the phase of growth and physical development become pregnant. According to a report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), ...