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Your health in 2015: Get covered, stay covered!
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
5 reasons to say “thanks!” for birth control
There are so, so many reasons why birth control is important—and everyone’s reasons for saying “thanks” are different. But there are some benefits we can all be thankful for. Here are a few. 1. Birth control lets you decide when—or whether—to get pregnant. Better access to effective methods of birth control means you can have […]
Back to school birth control: 6 questions to answer
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Birth control, you rock our world
What makes it possible for people all over the planet to finish their educations, make a living, and raise healthier children? If you know us at all, you know what’s coming… Birth control ! Couples around the world have been using some form of it for centuries, because having the power to control when you […]
Three words of advice that can change everything: Believe in yourself
Confession: Sometimes, at the gym, we get self-conscious. And sometimes we compare our body to other bodies. We’ve even considered bailing on our favorite boxing class because we were afraid our bruises would be a turnoff. Can you relate? To gain a little perspective, here are some wise words from female athletes—and a few celebs […]
Genes or birth control: What really causes blood clots?
Every few months, the pill and the ring hit the headlines for increasing the risk of blood clots in some women. Health care professionals know this isn’t really news— the link between certain birth control methods and increased risk of blood clots is well-established . Health care professionals also know that a bunch of other […]
Help is on the way: How to manage PMS and period pain
Bloating. Breakouts. Cramps. Back aches. Mood swings. They all suck. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to make PMS and period pain suck less. Practice yoga. This natural approach can calm you down and soothe aches. The Art of Living and Chatelaine demonstrate a bunch of moves that can help, while Yoga […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Signs you may need to take a break (from sex)
Sex between two consenting adults is a beautiful thing. (So is using birth control until you’re ready to have a kid.) But if it starts to feel complicated or boring, it could be time to take a break and reevaluate what—or who—turns you on. You might need a break from sex if it feels… 1. […]
A quickie guide to female reproductive anatomy
Female reproductive anatomy couldn’t be boring if it tried. For example, the clitoris has over 8,000 sensory nerve endings. (Most say the penis has less.) When those clitoral nerves are stimulated they can affect 15,000 other nerve endings across the whole pelvic region. Can you say, “ Hello, orgasm .” You probably already know a […]
See ya, stress! More ways to calm the eff down
Most of us need to relax during winter holiday chaos, so we helped you chill out in December with soul-soothing tips for sex and laughter and bedtime yoga and bubble baths . But summer isn’t immune to stress. There’s relentless heat, travel and traffic, more parties and weddings than usual, and all the typical work, […]
