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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 […]
10 really good reasons to dump him
Don’t you think you have enough going on in your life that you don’t need to borrow trouble? If there’s a man nearby who is doing any of the following, we strongly suggest you give his place in your life a long hard think. He asks you, “What should we do for dinner?” He’s in […]
Your back-to-school guide to emergency contraception
Whether this semester is all about hitting that 4.0 or hitting, well, “it” with the hottie from down the hall, things can happen fast in college. If your fall plans don’t involve getting pregnant, you might want to have some emergency contraception on hand. First, some facts. Emergency contraception (EC) is the only way to […]
7 rules for a body-positive college experience
So it’s your first semester in college, and you’ve probably already survived a few exciting-slash-terrifying moments. I remember when my grandparents dropped me off to start my freshman year at the University of California. I couldn’t get them out of my dorm room fast enough. I was ready for freedom, dining hall cookies, and, honestly, […]
7 self-care activities that only take 5 minutes
Phew, are y’all okay? Because we’re not, and we don’t really know anybody who is right now. From covid to climate disasters to threats to abortion rights, it really feels like we’re stuck in a one step forward, two steps back kind of situation. Even when we know we still need to take care of […]
4 things you can do for Texas right now
You have probably heard by now that on Wednesday at 12:00 am, the most restrictive abortion law in the country—and, in fact, the most restrictive abortion law since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973—went into effect in Texas. A group of advocates, abortion providers, and others asked the Supreme Court to intervene to stop […]
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 […]
September 2021 horoscopes: Love is all you need
It probably goes without saying that there is a LOT going on right now. But relationships will take center stage despite everything else competing for your attention, and that’s okay. Leaning into the people in your life will never be a choice you regret, and it will be especially wise this month as you begin […]
What to do when you don’t like your best friend’s partner
It can be really hard and sad when you don’t like your bestie’s new boo. For so many reasons. Because you want better for them, because you can’t hang out with them as much as you used to, because you feel like you’re keeping a big secret from them now. The temptation can be strong […]
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
