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Why are rates of unplanned pregnancy so high among young women?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Most young women are super fertile—for couples under age 30 who have sex once a week and don’t use birth control, over 95% of them will be pregnant within a year . Yet lots of folks don’t think they’re at risk for pregnancy , which may mean they don’t use birth control, or don’t use […]
Does pot really kill sperm production?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
If your male partner smokes or uses marijuana in any way, his sperm count may or may not go down , but he can definitely still impregnate you so use birth control. original post
Can I get pregnant when I’m on my period?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
The short answer is YES! If you have regular periods, you are less likely to get pregnant while on your period than at other times in your cycle—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. original post
Why do I get sick more often when I’m on my period?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Scientists have found that changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle can affect a woman’s stress response and immune system function. In addition, research has shown that women with immune system disorders (like allergies, asthma, and lupus) may experience an increase in symptoms during the luteal phase (21 – 23rd days) of their cycle. […]
How can I tell if I have HPV?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
While some HPV types cause genital warts—raised flesh-colored bumps around your vagina, penis, or anus—many types, including the most dangerous strains , don’t have any external symptoms. The only way to tell if you have one of these strains is to get tested. Note that they don’t have the HPV test for guys, only for […]
How often do I need a Pap smear?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
All women should start getting Pap smears at age 21. From age 21 to 30, women should have a Pap smear every three years. Women 30 and up who have had three normal Pap smears in a row can switch to getting the test once every three years. Women with certain risk factors may need […]
How can I tell if I have an STI?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Usually, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are asymptomatic , which means that you can’t tell. Some people with HPV will get warts and some people with Herpes will get sores on their genitals, but many won’t. Other STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV can be even harder to detect. The only way to know for […]
How do I talk to my doctor about birth control?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Talking about your birth control options and personal sexual health history to a stranger may be a little nerve-racking at first—but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve covered step by step how to get the most out of talking to your health care provider to make sure you find the method that’s best for you. […]
Sigh: The most common STIs are getting even more common
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released their annual report card for the country’s sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The good news is that pelvic inflammatory disease (a.k.a. PID) seems to be on a steady decline. The bad news is that some of the most common STIs—chlamydia and gonorrhea—seem to be on […]
5 myths about living with HIV, busted
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By: health
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November 30, 2015
Today in the U.S., about 1.2 million people are living with HIV . Just like other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there is no way to tell if someone is living with HIV just by looking at them. And just like other STIs, there are plenty of other myths about what it means to live with […]
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