Originally Published May 5, 2020 on Life Style | By Korin Miller There is a lot that experts still don’t know about the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their babies. But a disturbing new case report has linked the virus to a woman’s miscarriage.The report, which was published in the Journal of the […]
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Originally Published April 29, 2020 on Healthy Sex | By Gabrielle Kassel If there’s anything you’ve Googled more than “how to cook chicken breast” and “lesbian sex” (just me??), money says it’s “do I have an STI?” or some other question about these hard-to-understand infections. That’s why we put together this handy sexual health guide. […]
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Originally Published May 7, 2020 on Pregnancy | By Sarah Garone Learning the risks of pregnancy for yourself and baby may feel a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, there are steps women of size can take to reduce the chances of landing with weight-related complications. Your first — and best — line of defense? Start early. “It’s […]
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Originally Published June 01, 2020 on Sex and Love | By Gabrielle Kassel If you’re wondering how to get rid of an STD, know that you unfortunately can’t just wish it away. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, […]
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Originally Published April 20, 2020 on Wellness | By Erica Sweeney When you miss a period, your first instinct is likely to take a pregnancy test. If that test turns out negative, a number of things could be going on. While it’s not always a cause for alarm, a missed period, or amenorrhea, can actually signal […]
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Originally Published May 2020 on HEALTH | By DR. SHERRY ROSS DR. SHERRY ROSS Episode 24: Women’s Sexual Health with Dr. Sherry Ross Why are women’s health and sex still so taboo? In this episode, we discuss women’s sexual health with Dr. Sherry Ross and how important it is have an open dialogue on intimate […]
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Originally Published March 19, 2020 on Pregnancy | By Sarah Garone As much as pregnancy is a time of excitement and expectation, sometimes it feels like it comes with a lot of don’ts: Don’t drink alcohol, don’t eat sushi (myth: busted), don’t take a dip in the hot tub (even though it would feel sooooo […]
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Originally Published Mar 27, 2020 on Health | By Elizabeth Millard Menstrual cycles have a long list of nicknames that are charmingly dark: the curse, shark week, the blob, crimson tide, and so on. But when it comes to periods getting heavier than usual, the term that should be used most is “potential problem.” Heavy […]
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Originally Published March 27, 2020 on Bras and Undies | By Zoe Weiner During social distancing, a lot of our normal day-to-day practices have gone straight out the window. Normal meal times, for one; confining your boobs to a bra, for another. And one more I’d personally like to add to the list? Wearing underwear. […]
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Originally Published Dec 13, 2019 on Pregnancy Test | By Ashley Laderer If you’re looking for the most accurate result, it’s best to wait for the hCG levels to be detectable in the urine. Getty There are two main ways you can take pregnancy tests. Blood tests at a doctor’s office and store-bought urine tests […]
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