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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Does it seem like everything’s getting bigger lately, and not just your belly? Here’s what could be causing your swelling and how to reduce it. Originally Published July 2019 on Swelling | By Korin Miller There are certain areas of your body that you expect to get larger during pregnancy, like your belly. But it […]
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You know to expect contractions and pain. But take a look at a few lesser-known events that can happen when giving birth. Originally Published July 09, 2019 on Labor and Delivery | By Isadora Baum There are a few well-known things that happen during labor like contractions, pain, and often an epidural. Yet, there are […]
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