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Understanding the causes of miscarriage and coping with pregnancy loss
Though miscarriages are a common part of the pregnancy journey, the grief they cause is often carried alone. Those who’ve experienced pregnancy loss may feel too guilt-ridden and downhearted to share their experience with others, even though they’ve done nothing to cause it. Know that coping is complicated; the effects are felt physically and emotionally […]
Here’s how to talk to your doctor about your sex life
Who wants to do something they don’t enjoy? Especially when it comes to sex. Ideally, sex feels more than enjoyable…like, downright pleasurable. But with so many stigmas, expectations and misinformation about how it should feel, getting there physically and mentally can feel like an impossible-to-reach standard. And typically, your healthcare provider may be the last […]
How to know if you have a yeast infection and ways to treat it
Vaginas are remarkable. Not only because of everything they do, but because of everything they contain! For instance, the vaginal microbiome is FULL of bacteria! And that’s a good thing. Did you know vaginas clean themselves? This is low-key amazing. And while we all carry yeast in and on our bodies, it usually exists in […]
Tips for talking to your kids about sex
If we’re being honest, parents are usually the last people teens want to talk to about sex. And if we’re being really honest, parents probably don’t enjoy talking to teens about sex all that much either. It can be hard, uncomfortable and a little nerve-wracking for both sides. But during a time when information—good, bad […]
How to recognize postpartum depression symptoms and get help
Much of the reported data on postpartum depression focuses on cisgender women who identify as “moms”–but we recognize that not all postpartum parents fit into that category. It’s only quite recently that postpartum depression is more frequently part of the pregnancy conversation, after so many generations of the condition existing largely in secret. Still, it […]
The vaginal odor myth: health and hygiene tips for vulvas
A big part of vaginal health is annual wellness exams with your gynecologist and regularly scheduled Pap smears. Daily speaking, vulva hygiene is in your hands. First, some clarification on which part of the body we’re talking about. Although the whole genital region of people assigned female at birth is commonly referred to as the […]
Fallopian tube removal and ovarian cancer prevention
Removing the fallopian tubes—the curved ducts that connect the ovaries to the uterus to transport the egg—is now recommended in certain situations to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. In the past, if someone was having a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for reasons other than cancer (such as abnormal bleeding, pain, fibroids, prolapse, etc.), […]
Causes and treatments for painful periods
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) can be very disruptive to a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Those who suffer from painful periods may miss work, school and family activities and also can feel unsupported during the experience. Painful periods can begin with the onset of the menstrual cycles in puberty but may arise at any time during […]
Different types of hysterectomy and their purpose and benefits
Undergoing any kind of medical procedure is a big decision. Whether it’s routine or necessary to find some kind of pain or symptom relief, it can be a scary thing to consider and pursue. While common, hysterectomy (a surgical procedure to remove the uterus), is one of those big decisions. Once you have this surgery, […]