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Foods that make your vagina happy and healthy (yes, really)
We shared nutrition hacks for better sex . (Because bloated sex is rarely the best sex.) Now we’re exploring foods to eat that are beneficial for your vagina because we want you—and your downstairs —happy and healthy. (Pro tip: these don’t go in your vagina.) Water. This should be no surprise, cause what can’t water […]
Birth control and your period
It’s pretty common for hormonal birth control ( pill , ring , patch , shot , implant , and hormonal IUD ) and non-hormonal IUD to affect your period. Depending on your birth control choice, your period could get lighter or heavier, come more or less often, or go away altogether. While these types of […]
How can birth control help an ovarian cyst?
One of the main ways hormonal birth control prevents pregnancy is by stopping ovulation—so the egg never leaves the carton, so to speak. The pill, the patch, the ring, and the shot are most reliable at blocking ovulation, so people using these methods may have fewer ovarian cysts . If you tend to get ovarian […]
What’s an ovarian cyst?
A cyst is basically a bubble—a collection of fluid with a thin wall around it. Functional cysts are formed when a follicle (the fluid-filled sac that develops around an egg during ovulation) grows larger than expected . Sometimes they can cause un-fun symptoms like abdominal discomfort, pelvic pain, pain during bowel movements, or pain during […]
Can ibuprofen help reduce heavy periods and irregular bleeding?
Yes. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs, like naproxen, can decrease menstrual flow and cramping. So if you have heavy or painful periods, your health care provider may recommend taking ibuprofen to help reduce heavy flow and/or cramping. It can also help reduce the irregular bleeding that is sometimes a side effect of progestin-only birth control methods […]
Here’s why we loved Dr. Jennifer Lincoln’s new book, Let’s Talk About Down There
The internet is truly a blessing and a curse. While we love that you can get all the details about sexual health , check out your options for birth control , and find a health care provider with just a click, we do NOT love that anyone and everyone can claim to be an expert. […]
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 […]
How to clean your vagina
You may have heard or read somewhere that the vagina is “self-cleaning.” But you’ve probably also noticed that there are about a million products on the market specifically for cleaning vaginas. So what gives? First, a point of order. The vulva is all the parts on the outside, including your inner and outer labia and […]
If you have a vagina, you have vaginal discharge
After puberty, having vaginal discharge is normal. The exact amount varies by person, but normal vaginal discharge is clear to white in color, has minimal or no odor, and can be thick, thin, or sticky depending on how much of the hormone estrogen you have in your body. Estrogen levels can be affected by certain […]
What is your vagina supposed to smell like?
We hear this question (and misinformation on this topic) ALL THE TIME, and we decided that today is the day we’re going to answer it. But first, a quick anatomy refresher. Your vulva is all the parts on the outside, including your inner and outer labia and your clitoris. Your vagina is the part that’s […]
