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When I think about how easy it has been for society to marginalize the aging vagina, I can almost believe that God really is a man! However, with so many women-centric advancements taking root, many of which have sprung up from the #MeToo movement, I’m finding that women’s sexual health is finally taking a front—if […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →The Ellen DeGeneres empire continues to grow. The comedian and television host’s digital network announced two new projects Wednesday, during its panel at IAB NewFronts West 2019. Ellen Digital Network’s “Not Great With Lauren” will star longtime “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” writer Lauren Pomerantz in a comedy series where Pomerantz will be constantly forced to […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →When Meghan Hall, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer, it wasn’t because she (or a doctor) felt a lump. Originally Published March 14, 2019 on First Sign | By Charlotte Hilton Andersen © Pongsak Tawansaeng / EyeEm – Getty Images One in six women diagnosed with breast cancer first report a symptom other than a […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published July 24, 2019 on Manage the Pain | By Haley Jena We asked experts to weigh in on the technique that’s going viral. A photo that’s going viral on Facebook recommends a potential pain-management technique for pregnant women in labor — and it uses a tool you probably already have in your house. […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published Aug. 5, 2019 on Relieve Morning Sickness | Liza Corsillo Morning sickness, which is often one of the first indications you’re pregnant, is incredibly common. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 85 percent of pregnant women will experience some degree of nausea and vomiting during their first trimester. So, if you’re currently living […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published Aug. 12, 2019 on MeToo era began | By Soumya Karlamangla Protesters gather at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles for the Women’s March in January 2018. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) The Berkeley pediatrician was treating a teenager for anxiety and panic attacks. A few months into his therapy appointments, he […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published September 18, 2019 on Health News | By Health Line A new study concluded that C-sections can increase the risk of autism and ADHD for children. Experts say they aren’t sure why there appears to be a link between this type of birth and the disorders. Experts say cesarean sections should still be […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published September 05, 2019 on Sex and Love | By Gabrielle Kassel Let’s face it: After having sex with someone new or sans protection, most of us have hit up Dr. Google searching for the most common signs of STDs, trying to figure out if we have one or not. If you’re in a […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published September 18, 2019 on STI Convo | By Greatist One hour you’re swiping idly through the sea of Vineyard Vines-clad Brads (or in my case, any muscle-tank queers who don’t flag they’re a Gemini), and the next you’re exchanging naughty notes. From sweet DMs (“I can’t wait to kiss you”) to graphic ones […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Originally Published September 14, 2019 on Sharing | By Gabrielle Kassel No doubt, sex toys are a great way to bring a lot of pleasure and fun into your sex life. But because these reliable babes are going near and in your (and maybe your partners’) nether regions, cleaning them is a must. Here, experts […]
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