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What Is Endometriosis? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment in South Africa

What Is Endometriosis? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment in South Africa

What Is Endometriosis? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment in South AfricaLisa Welsh
Published on: 16/03/2026

What is endometriosis? Dr Viju Thomas explains symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, including what patients need to know to get the right care.

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How Trauma Affects Sexual Health and Intimacy (And What Helps)

How Trauma Affects Sexual Health and Intimacy (And What Helps)

How Trauma Affects Sexual Health and Intimacy (And What Helps)Lisa Welsh
Published on: 06/03/2026

Trauma can affect intimacy, sexual arousal and even routine medical exams. Learn how the nervous system responds to trauma and what can help restore safety and connection.

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Why Does Arousal Disappear Once Sex Actually Starts? | My Sexual Health

Why Does Arousal Disappear Once Sex Actually Starts? | My Sexual Health

Why Does Arousal Disappear Once Sex Actually Starts? | My Sexual HealthLisa Welsh
Published on: 24/02/2026

You wanted it. You were ready. Then the feeling vanished. Sex researcher Prof Erick Janssen explains the two types of sexual brakes, responsive desire, and why loss of arousal almost never means what people fear it means.

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