Menstruation
Self-Taught: Kate Glavan
You have all heard the classic female tale. Whether bleeding through your khaki uniform pants and your mom telling you, “You’re a woman now,” losing your virginity in the back…
Sex + Intimacy
Why You Should Journal About Your Sex Life
Almost every “self-care” or “productivity routine” video I’ve seen on YouTube has one thing in common: they all suggest keeping a journal. They have this in common for a reason….
Body + Body Image
Vulvar Acne: Why It Occurs and How to Treat It
Ever the nuisance from puberty well into adulthood, acne can show up at times—and places— on our bodies, that are especially inconvenient and unpleasant. Case in point: vulvar acne. Vulvar…
Birth Control + Abortion
A Run-Down of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates’ Positions On Women’s Health Issues
Since the two-night Democratic Debate, Americans have been buzzing about who they want to be the 2020 Democratic nominee. While every candidate openly supports a woman’s right to choose, how…
Fertility
Trying to conceive in 2020? What you can do to increase your chance of pregnancy in the new year
New Year, New Cycles, New Hopes Often, a new year brings with it a new set of goals, hopes, and dreams. Maybe this is the year you are trying to…
Pregnancy + Birth
Simple and Effective Ways to Raise an Eco-Conscious Family
As sea levels and temperatures continue to rise globally, so does climate anxiety. In fact, concerns about global warming have many reconsidering if they want to have children at all. …
Pregnancy Loss
Helping Your Other Children Cope in the Wake of a Miscarriage
The loss of a pregnancy—whether it happens early on or is a late-term miscarriage—can have devastating mental and emotional effects. But a miscarriage doesn’t just have a powerful impact on…
Menopause
Menopause Skin Changes and Solutions
When discussing menopause symptoms, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, weight gain, and sleep issues get most of the attention—and rightfully so. Yet these are only a few signs of declining estrogen…
