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Is the pill killing your sex drive?
Like most medications, the birth control pill comes with a few side effects. Most of them are mild and similar to the symptoms you may have right before your period—like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings. Thankfully, these side effects often go away after a few months. But some pill users feel that the […]
Menstruating women ruin everything: 7 historical myths about periods
Through the ages, women’s cycles haven’t exactly been painted in a positive light. Even the word “taboo” comes from the Polynesian word “tapua,” which means menstrual flow. Looking back through history, you can find everything from beliefs that periods cause crops to fail to cultures that think a menstruating woman can turn wine sour. Think […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Cutest & coolest birth control accessories
Confidence may be the sexiest thing you can wear , but sometimes there’s just a bit more to completing a look. Lucky for us, birth control opens up a whole new world of accessories. Here are five ways to make your method of choice even more you. 1. Protect your protection. You can enhance a […]
But really, should you get an IUD right now?
“We have 5 more IUDs on the schedule today.” This has become a familiar refrain from the staff in my office over the last few months. I’m a gynecologist who primarily provides family planning services, but this scene is playing out in doctors’ offices around the country—and not just for those of us who focus […]
March horoscopes: Listen to your heart
Venus in retrograde can mean challenges for all the signs, especially in matters of the heart. The good news? This is an opportunity to look inward and work through your own unique heart issues. See what areas for reflection and growth are likely to come up for your sign this month. Pisces Money, money, money […]
To shave or not to shave?
A recent study made major headlines by showing a possible link between pubic hair grooming and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). People who shaved, waxed, or trimmed a lot were more likely to have had an STI than those who left their pubic hair au natural or even those who touched it up once in a […]
10 Instagram accounts that will give you life in 2017
If you were among the many people who just weren’t feeling 2016, now is a great time to set your hopes high for a better, brighter year. And while you may have big plans to make 2017 amazing, you can also make positive changes on a smaller scale. Take Instagram, for example. Each day millions […]
What’s it like to get an IUD removed?
At first, having an IUD seemed like a great option for me. I could get it and forget it, and since I got the Mirena, I could look forward to significantly lighter periods for up to 6 years. And even though I had some cramping post-insertion, after a few days I felt totally fine. So, […]
Bed-rocking, boot-knocking playlist: 9 songs to set the mood
Heart racing. Skin tingling. Breath catching. We’re talking about music. Sometimes when you hear a great song, it’s like you can feel it . That feeling’s not just in your head. Music can give you chills and goose bumps , just like sexual arousal can. It also triggers some of the same chemicals released in […]
Ellie, 27, IUD
Ellie is on her second Mirena IUD. Her first insertion was painful but worth it—she didn’t notice any side effects and loved not having a period. Ellie was better prepared for her second IUD insertion, and that time around was a breeze. Ellie’s been in a relationship for 12 years. She and her partner agree […]
