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What is Zika?
Zika is a virus that’s most commonly transmitted by mosquitos . It can also be sexually transmitted, through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The symptoms of Zika infection are usually mild, but it can cause severe birth defects in babies whose parents have the virus. original post
Is Zika dangerous?
Four out of 5 people who get Zika virus have no symptoms . If symptoms do develop, they typically include a rash, fever, joint pain or red eyes. An infection usually lasts about a week, but the virus may hang out for longer in some people. For pregnant women, scientists now believe that Zika virus […]
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 […]
How do you protect against STIs?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, a.k.a. STDs) are super common —and no matter who you are, who you sleep with, or what kind of sex you’re having, if you’re getting it on, you could be at risk . Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to protect yourself and your partner. From condoms to […]
What should I do if I have a miscarriage?
First of all, miscarriages are very common and it’s important not to blame yourself if it happens to you. There are three ways to deal with a miscarriage : you can “watch and wait,” giving your body time to pass the pregnancy on its own; you can take pills to help pass the pregnancy; or […]
How do I get birth control when I’m in the military?
If you are an active-duty member of the U.S. military, here’s some great news: you have access to a wide range of birth control methods covered under your TRICARE plan. The less great news: not all methods are offered at every military treatment facility (MTF), especially during deployment. That’s why even if you’re not sure […]
Is it true that using tampons can make you lose your virginity?
Short answer: NO! Slightly longer answer: No, and there are a lot of misconceptions about virginity, including what the term “virginity” means. Here are 5 of the most common myths about virginity and the hymen . original post
Can birth control help with endometriosis?
If you have endometriosis (a condition where tissue grows outside of your uterus instead of inside it), hormonal birth control can do wonders to lessen your symptoms. There are a bunch of hormonal methods that can help regulate your periods, decrease bleeding, or even make your period go away completely . original post
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 […]
Menstruating women ruin everything: 7 historical myths about periods
Through the ages, women’s cycles haven’t exactly been painted in a positive light. Even the word “taboo” comes from the Polynesian word “tapua,” which means menstrual flow. Looking back through history, you can find everything from beliefs that periods cause crops to fail to cultures that think a menstruating woman can turn wine sour. Think […]
