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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 […]
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 […]
Birth control options for people with rheumatic or musculoskeletal diseases
If you are one of the more than 54 million adults in the U.S. living with a rheumatic disease , like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, thinking about your birth control options might be more complicated because of your condition or your medications. There are many rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and conditions including fibromyalgia, lupus, psoriatic […]
7 body parts whose names you need to practice saying
Someday, maybe not soon, but someday, you will need to go to a health care provider because one or more of the areas listed below needs medical attention. On that day, you really do not want to be saying to your doctor things like, “My coochie meow meow itches” or, “My dingleberries have a rash.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 times you should go see a provider in person
When you first consider telehealth, you might wonder: when do I actually need to go see a provider in person? Well, that’s a really good question! Because, while telehealth is great for a lot of things, it’s not great for everything. It’s a perfect option for things like getting started on birth control or renewing […]
