Here’s why we loved Dr. Jennifer Lincoln’s new book, Let’s Talk About Down There
The internet is truly a blessing and a curse. While we love that you can get all the details about sexual health , check out your options for birth control , and find a health care provider with just a click, we do NOT love that anyone and everyone can claim to be an expert. […]
Having PCOS taught me how to advocate for myself
TW: discussion of weight and BMI When I was 15, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS . It had taken about a year of doctor’s visits and testing to be officially diagnosed. It had been two years since my last period, and my pediatrician was concerned about my “overweight” BMI (I now […]
What are the chances that I’m infertile?
Lots of people think that because they haven’t gotten pregnant yet, that means they cant get pregnant, but that’s not the case. The chances that you can’t get pregnant are actually pretty low . Nine out of 10 people will get pregnant within a year if they’re having penis-in-vagina sex and not using any form […]
Is your privacy protected when you use telehealth?
Your privacy and confidentiality have to be respected when you use telehealth just as much as they do when you go to an in-person visit. For more info on telehealth and what it can do for you (think: getting your birth control delivered to your door), here’s an article all about it . original post
Why (and how) providers should get consent in the exam room
This article originally appeared on Bedsider Providers. While it was written by a provider for other providers, we thought it might be helpful for our Bedsider readers to see as well. We want you to know we’re committed to addressing health disparities, and part of our approach to that work is through provider education. From […]
Herpes: What it is, how it’s spread, and how to manage it
Of all the STIs, herpes might be the most misunderstood. From dire warnings and photos of serious infections in high school sex ed to jokes made on sitcoms to passing comments from friends, we’re constantly getting the message that getting herpes is the worst thing that could ever happen to a person. But that’s more […]
Is telehealth totally impersonal?
No! There are so many different ways to use telehealth depending on what you’re looking to get out of the experience, but if you want to see and talk to a health care provider, there’s definitely an app for that, as they say. For more info on telehealth and what it can do for you […]
What does it really mean to be diagnosed with HPV?
It seems like everybody’s talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) these days. From flyers in your health care provider’s office to ads in subway cars , information about HPV is everywhere. And that’s a good thing because HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there. In fact, the CDC reports that […]
How to clean your vagina
You may have heard or read somewhere that the vagina is “self-cleaning.” But you’ve probably also noticed that there are about a million products on the market specifically for cleaning vaginas. So what gives? First, a point of order. The vulva is all the parts on the outside, including your inner and outer labia and […]
If you have a vagina, you have vaginal discharge
After puberty, having vaginal discharge is normal. The exact amount varies by person, but normal vaginal discharge is clear to white in color, has minimal or no odor, and can be thick, thin, or sticky depending on how much of the hormone estrogen you have in your body. Estrogen levels can be affected by certain […]
