HPV Is Incredibly Common—But Most People Still Don’t Know It Can Cause Various Cancers

Most Americans don’t know that human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause multiple types of…

Even Oprah Couldn’t Get Her Doctors to Take Her Menopause Symptoms Seriously

Oprah Winfrey opened up about the difficulties of getting clear, helpful information…

Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Their Periods at School

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would outlaw certain conversations about…

What to Do If Your Antidepressants Are Killing Your Sex Drive

Your doctor should go over your medical history first to get a…

I’ve Used the Same Birth Control for Years. Should I Switch It Up?

Dr. Ahmad has seen many of her own patients take oral contraceptive…

New Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Identified in US: What to Know

When symptoms are present, they may vary from person to person, depending on…

How Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles Play a Role in Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence tends to strike when you least expect it. Whether you…

This Nurse’s TikTok About Passing a Decidual Cast During Her Period Is Harrowing

As anyone who menstruates knows, getting your period isn’t always fun. At 28,…

A Comprehensive Guide to Top Surgery

If you have a private insurance plan, such as through an employer…

Pregnancy Fatigue Is So Real—Here Are Some Things That Can Help

FYI, walking counts. It’s actually a great way to exercise when you’re…

7 Ways to Show Up for a Friend Who Is Dealing With Infertility

If you’ve recently passed the wave of engagements and weddings among friends,…

Should You Consider Switching From the Pill to an IUD or Implant?

If you miss one pill but have been consistent previously, you probably…

What’s the Best Way to Track Birth Control Side Effects?

Mental health changes: There isn’t definitive proof that using hormonal birth control…

5 Things You Should Know About Stress Urinary Incontinence

Peeing yourself at inopportune times (or really any time) can, understandably, be…

What to Know About Birth Control If You’re Transmasculine

When the push notification declaring that the Supreme Court intended to overturn…

How to Have Good (and Safe!) Sex in College

Regardless of whether you get care through your college, a local Planned…

Madeline Brewer: I’ve Never Doubted My Choice to Have an Abortion at Age 20

Madeline Brewer earned a 2021 Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Janine…

Kelly Ripa Once Had Ovarian Cysts That Were So Bad, She Passed Out During Sex

Kelly Ripa has always been pretty frank, especially when it comes to…

PSA: Don’t Sleep on the Campus Health Center When You’re in College

There’s a lot to love about college: sudden independence, late nights with…

How to Bring an Emergency Contraception Vending Machine to Your College Campus

In the spring of 2019, students from Boston University’s Students for Reproductive…