Sexual Health & STDs
Low Libido in Women: Causes, Treatments & When to Get Help
Libido simply means sexual desire. It is normal for a woman’s interest in sex to go up and down throughout her life.
Medical Author
Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Infectious Disease Specialist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Amara Osei is an infectious disease specialist practising in Ottawa, with expertise in sexually transmitted infections, viral illnesses, and emerging infectious diseases. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she has 12 years of clinical and public-health experience and is a strong advocate for accessible, stigma-free health information.
Articles by Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Sexual Health & STDs
Painful Sex in Women: Causes, Treatments & When to Act
Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful sex in women. The pain can occur at the vaginal opening, deep inside the pelvis, or …
Sexual Health & STDs
Painful Sex in Women: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful sex in women. The pain can be felt at the vaginal opening, deep inside the pelvis, or …
Sexual Health & STDs
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Signs & Help
Female sexual dysfunction is an umbrella term. It covers a range of problems that make it hard for a woman to feel satisfied with …
Sexual Health & STDs
Orgasmic Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Orgasmic dysfunction means the normal orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle is blocked or suppressed.
Sexual Health & STDs
Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Types & What Helps
Sexual dysfunction refers to any ongoing problem that prevents a person from enjoying a satisfying sexual experience.
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Muscle vs Fat: How to Lose Fat and Build Muscle
Many Canadians want to lose fat and build muscle at the same time — and it is more possible than you might think.
General Health
Weight Maintenance After Dieting: What Really Works
Your body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool used to estimate whether your weight is in a healthy range.
General Health
Urethra: Function, Conditions & When to Get Help
The urethra is a small but important tube in your body. It carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body.
General Health
Tremors: Types, Causes & When to Get Help
A tremor is an uncontrolled, repetitive shaking of one or more body parts. It is not the same as a muscle twitch or a spasm.