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The best tips we’ve ever gotten from health care providers
Over the years we’ve passed along so much great advice and info from sexual and reproductive health care providers. Here are just a few of our favorite tips: 1. Your period is not going to attract sharks (and other vacation sex tips) Great news! You can go swimming when you’re on your period with only […]
Dreading your annual exam? Here’s why you should go
Are you dreading your “annual exam”? Not sure how often you need to see a health care provider? Wondering if you can avoid pelvic exams forever? Knowing more about what to expect and how to prepare can help. Even if there’s nothing wrong, you should still see a provider about your sexual and reproductive health […]
Chlamydia: it’s not as pretty as it sounds
Ah, chlamydia! It’s such a pretty-sounding name—like a type of orchid or maybe a Greek goddess—for a not-very-nice infection. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), with an estimated 2.86 million infections per year according to the CDC. It’s especially common in people under the age of 25, people with vaginas, and […]
Freaking out about monkeypox? Here’s what you need to know.
Since May of 2022 an increasing number of people around the world have been diagnosed with monkeypox infections. With cases increasing in the US , monkeypox was declared a public health emergency on August 4, 2022. Here’s what you need to know. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus that can spread from person to […]
Recommended reads for Pride month
As Pride month draws to a close, we thought we’d round out our celebration with a roundup of our favorite content (not to toot our own horn but TOOT TOOT) for LGBTQIA+ people looking for info on birth control and sexual health. 1. 6 tips for trans, nonbinary, and intersex people navigating sexual health and […]
Foods that make your vagina happy and healthy (yes, really)
We shared nutrition hacks for better sex . (Because bloated sex is rarely the best sex.) Now we’re exploring foods to eat that are beneficial for your vagina because we want you—and your downstairs —happy and healthy. (Pro tip: these don’t go in your vagina.) Water. This should be no surprise, cause what can’t water […]
Birth control and your period
It’s pretty common for hormonal birth control ( pill , ring , patch , shot , implant , and hormonal IUD ) and non-hormonal IUD to affect your period. Depending on your birth control choice, your period could get lighter or heavier, come more or less often, or go away altogether. While these types of […]
Choosing a (new) health care provider
Whether you just moved, are ready for a change, or need to find your first provider, choosing a health care provider can feel daunting. This is especially true when you’re looking for a sexual health provider. But finding a provider that’s a good fit for you and your needs is one key to helping you […]
What birth control methods are safe for people who just gave birth?
While the Paragard and hormonal methods that don’t contain estrogen—the shot, the Mirena IUD, the implant and the mini-pill—are safe for people who are postpartum to use immediately after giving birth, combination pills, which contain estrogen, shouldn’t be used until three weeks after giving birth, since estrogen can increase a postpartum person’s risk of blood […]
How can birth control help an ovarian cyst?
One of the main ways hormonal birth control prevents pregnancy is by stopping ovulation—so the egg never leaves the carton, so to speak. The pill, the patch, the ring, and the shot are most reliable at blocking ovulation, so people using these methods may have fewer ovarian cysts . If you tend to get ovarian […]
