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Frisky Friday Top 5: Crafty/sexy DIY projects
In the mood to make things? If the answer is yes, these projects are for you. Honey Crisp Apple Sangria. Ok, this is a cocktail and not necessarily a traditional craft project, but you still have to make it with your own two hands, so we’re counting it. It’s great for autumn, socializing, and crafting, […]
Which birth control method will help reduce my cramps?
Most women who use hormonal birth control–the pill, the ring, the shot, the patch, the implant, or a hormonal IUD–will have less painful periods than those who don’t. This is because these methods of birth control make the lining of the uterus thinner. There’s less tissue in the uterus to shed, so periods are lighter. […]
Is it safe to lose blood by spotting a lot?
Spotting, which can happen with a bunch of different methods, doesn’t make you lose that much blood, even though it might seem like it. We have a Provider Perspective article about it if you want to learn more. Still not working? You may have more luck on a pill with a slightly higher dose of […]
What are the best methods to use if I don’t want to have my period?
The Mirena IUD, the shot, and the implant have all been shown to reduce menstrual bleeding for most women. You can also use the pill or the ring continuously to intentionally skip your period. original post
What is amenorrhea?
Amenorrhea is when you don’t get your period. It could be because you’re pregnant or just had a baby and are breastfeeding. In fact, lactational amenorrhea is a birth control method ! Amenorrhea can also be a sign of problems with your hormone levels caused by stress or extremely low body weight. original post
Is it safe to use birth control right after giving birth?
Not every method of birth control is safe to use right after giving birth, but many of them are. Breastfeeding consistently can be its own form of birth control , or there are a bunch of other methods you can use , including super-effective methods like the IUD and the implant. If you feel like […]
Is this relationship right? How to tell if you’re working too hard
All relationships are work. Some don’t feel like it because they’re so natural and you’re so compatible, but you’re still working on things like intimacy, trust, and communication just by being together. Then there are the relationships that do feel like work, but you stick with it because you believe it could be so much […]
Getting tested for herpes can be a pain… in the finger
About 1 in 6 adults in the U.S. has the herpes virus, and about 776,000 more get it each year. How can you be sure you’re not one of them? Get tested. Getting tested, old school The old-school options for herpes testing are swab tests and blood tests . They each have pros and cons. […]
Yes! 20 things you may not know about orgasms
Today we’re putting the “O” in information. (Um, there are two o’s in “information”—even better!) After an orgasm, prolactin is released. It’s a hormone that gives you deeper, more peaceful sleep. Women who have orgasms on a regular basis tend to have shorter, less painful periods. 47% of women have their first “O” through self-exploration. […]
Research takes a closer look at pubic hair
There are only a few scientists who take the study of sexual pleasure seriously, and the team at the Indiana University Center for Sexual Health Promotion is among the best of them. A few years ago, they measured how U.S. women style their pubic hair , and now they’re taking a closer look at this […]
