Year: 2019

Finding out you may have a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STD or STI) can be shocking, overwhelming, and terrifying. What would the symptoms be? Is it curable? How would you ever bring up the subject with new people you’d date? The first thing you need to know is that one out of every two Americans will contract a […]

Whether you’ve been planning to get pregnant or if you were surprised by the news, at some point, the initial emotions subside and you get into the planning stages. Prenatal care, notifying loved ones, picking out names, and decorating the baby’s room, is all time-consuming and exciting. If you have a chronic health condition, this […]

When it comes to pregnancy, there’s a wide range of emotions that vary from person to person: There are women who’ve been planning to expand their family and are thrilled about the news, while others aren’t exactly jumping up with joy, but eventually get used to the idea and start thinking of baby names and […]

Oral contraceptives are a simple way to significantly lower your risk of pregnancy: They’re painless, easy to take and reduce both the intensity of cramps and the length of your period. However they can be frustrating, since you do have to remember to take them every single day, at the same time, for them to […]

Finding out you’re pregnant comes with many emotions. For some people, it means it’s a time for sheer joy and celebration. For others it’s shocking and terrifying. But we are here to tell you that no matter where you fall on the spectrum, it’ll be okay. And something that really helps get used to the […]

Having unprotected sex, having a condom break, realizing you forgot to take a birth control pill, or being the victim of sexual assault are some of the reasons you may be wondering about the Plan B pill. While it’s been around for several decades, there is still much confusion about how it works and how […]

Being pregnant for the first time comes with many emotions. It could be shock or celebration (or both). Tears of happiness or tears that come from fear. Questions about when to tell friends and family, how to swing it financially, whether you’ll need a bigger home, when to start saving for college, changes your body […]

Finding out that you’re pregnant sometimes comes as a surprise. Getting the news while you’re still a teenager (or the parent of one) can be downright shocking. While it may not be ideal timing, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure a healthy teen pregnancy. I’m a Teenager and Just Found Out […]

Talking about vaginal discharge is hardly a popular topic among friends. And because the subject is uncomfortable to discuss, women can be left in the dark about what constitutes “normal”. If you have concerns about vaginal discharge, read below for an overview about what’s considered healthy, and what is a sign that you should see […]

Throughout a woman’s life, there are many discomforts that come and go thanks to hormonal fluctuations. Ovulation and menstruation bring bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, and lower back pain, among others. Pregnancy comes along with an even longer list of ailments. The whole roller coaster ride is capped off with menopause. Just when you think […]