Dede Sophie

You must have seen advertisements and clickbait articles like “The 5 Secrets to Wealth Near You” that reference your current location. It might be New York, London, or in the middle of nowhere, they always know where you are. How is that? Advertisers can do this by tracking your IP address . They’re not the only ones who have access to it. Hackers, governments, internet service providers (ISPs), and just about anybody can learn your IP address. It puts your privacy and security at risk. Here are the three different ways someone can track your IP address and what you can do to stop them. What is an IP Address? An IP address is a unique set of numbers that identifies every device connected to the internet. It’s the primary way that computers, servers, and everything else online communicates and exchanges data with each other. IP addresses reveal a lot of information about users, including: Approximate location Internet service provider But that’s not all. It’s easy enough for cy...

FEMININE HYGIENE Vulva and vaginal basics First things first: What is the vagina, what is the vulva, and what is the difference between the two? In medical terms, the vagina refers to the internal muscular tract extending from the cervix to the vaginal opening. The vulva is the external part of the female genital tract, which includes: -The inner and outer labia (labia minora and majora) -The glans clitoris (the external part of the clitoris) and clitoral hood (the fold of skin protecting the glans clitoris) -The vestibule (which surrounds the vaginal opening) -The urethral opening To maintain vulvar and vaginal health, a person must ensure that two important aspects remain balanced: their pH, which is a measurement that denotes something’s acidity or alkalinity, and their bacterial balance. Studies indicate that vulvar pH is usually 3.5–4.7 , while vaginal pH varies according to a person’s age and the stage of their menstrual cycle . So, before a person reaches reproductive...