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5 ways to take action during National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited. For these magical seven days—from May 14th to 20th—women are encouraged to focus on their own well-being. Whether that means committing to a healthier diet or cuddling a puppy while eating cake, NWHW is all about prioritizing our own mental and […]
Saying yes to sex? Then say yes to the test!
Did you know that one in two sexually active people get an STI by age 25? Yup—odds are good that about half of the people you know will have gotten a sexually transmitted infection (STI, a.k.a. STD) by the time they’re a quarter of a century old, and yet you probably can’t name more than […]
Bariatric surgery, birth control, and pregnancy
In the last 20 years, obesity has been on the rise in the U.S. , including among 18-44-year-old women (with 27% affected as of 2014 ). Despite the stigma associated with obesity, there’s growing evidence that it’s not something people choose —most obese people have tried many, many strategies to lose weight. There is one […]
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 […]
Guy’s guide to sexually transmitted infections
Guy Nottadadi is on an epic mission to help his buddy end date night on a high note. But don’t worry, along the way he’ll find time to tell us all about testing for and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). original post
Mal, 30, IUD
Mal hasn’t always had the best experiences going to the doctor’s office, so it took him some time to work up the courage to ask a health care provider about getting an IUD. At first he wanted an IUD to help with heavy periods. He didn’t feel like he should have periods at all, so […]
How 4 common insecurities were invented, and what you can do about it
I remember learning in 8th grade that the “thigh gap” was supposed to be a good thing. I had never given thought the existence of space between my thighs—it didn’t seem like the type of thing that could be good or bad. Were people tired of obsessing over other parts of the female body and […]
