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Which Kind of Birth Control is Right for You

The Different Kinds of Birth Control and How to Figure Out Which is Best for You According to the Centers for Diseases Control, about 62 percent of women of reproductive age use some form of contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancy. If you…
young doctor taking blood sample from patient at laboratory, discussing the Should I Get STD Testing Done?

Should I Get STD or HIV Testing Done at my Next Wellness Exam?

You’ve likely been asked if you’d like to receive STD, STI, or HIV testing at a past wellness exam. If you didn’t know what these kinds of tests were before walking into the doctor’s office, chances are you said no. But here’s why…
A gynecologist speaking with a patient, discussing understanding the risk of reproductive cancers.

Understand Your Risk for Reproductive Cancers

Cancer is the second leading cause of death for American women, behind heart disease. Reproductive cancers are cancers that start in the organs related to reproduction. Breast cancer is the most common reproductive cancer, which results in 39,620…
A woman wearing a yellow tank top with tap measure around her breasts, trying to figure out the right bra size for you.

The Importance of Finding the Right Bra Size

Have you ever felt a reluctance to head out onto the track or even climb on a treadmill? Do you put off going to the gym, despite telling yourself over and over that this is the year? Are you frustrated every time you enter the exercise section…
A happy woman holding up her hair, wearing white on a a pink background, learning best practices to keep your vagina clean.

Best Practices to Keep Your Vagina Clean

Walk into the feminine product aisle at a store of your choosing and you'll find all kinds of flowery-label products claiming to be just what you need to keep your delicate areas clean. Yet, is all of that really necessary to keep your vaginal…
Woman leaning into her hands, looking stressed out, wondering about how stress impacts your period.

A Closer Look at How Stress Impacts Your Cycle

Missing your period can be enough to induce stress, but did you know that high-stress levels can also be the root cause of a missed period? Every female has some level of stress, and to some extent, stress can cause us to work harder to accomplish…