There’s nothing we love more than peeing into a cup. Just kidding – urine testing is never fun or completely comfortable. But your urine is one of the best indicators of your gynecological health out there. And, all things considered, the mild (and mostly psychological) discomfort of a urine test is nothing compared to the […]
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Pregnancy comes with some definite rules on things to avoid – like certain types of seafood and heavy lifting – but the rules regarding wine aren’t quite as clear. Is it okay to enjoy an occasional glass, or should you stay away from it altogether? Research studies have produced results that support both sides of the […]
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Congratulations! You’re having a baby, and that’s a pretty big deal. Already, you may be stocking up on pregnancy knowledge from books and the internet and it can be a little overwhelming. Some sources may contradict each other on the amount of exercise you are allowed to do, and then there’s the debate on whether […]
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Do you suffer from momnesia? Growing another life in your belly certainly requires a lot of work: you’re eating and sleeping more, and trying to accomplish everyday tasks while exhausted. In the middle of all of that, it’s easy to forget where you put your keys, or even what your firstborn’s name is. The phenomenon […]
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Nutella is no longer a girl’s best friend. Old habits die hard, but in this case you may want to hurry up and kill it: a study has linked high amounts of junk food in a diet to preterm delivery in pregnancy. Whether you’re used to demolishing a Snickers bar to conquer that 2:30 p.m. […]
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There’s no longer a three-week time period on your white pants. You know the horror story: there you are, minding your own business, when Mother Nature drops off a surprise present. Now you can stop saying RIP to endless pairs of underwear and cute pants that have been ruined and say hello to your next […]
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Whether you’re trying or you’re on baby number three, you’re bound to have a few questions regarding the process of pregnancy and birth.
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We said it once, we’ll say it again. This isn’t the first time we’ve talked about birth control for women over 40, and it probably won’t be the last. In case you’ve forgotten what you need to know, we’re here to refresh you. Let’s start with a recap of what your body—sex drive, menopause, and […]
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We all know what the textbooks say: men have higher sex drives and they can be turned on at the drop of a hat. But what if everything we’ve known about our libidos has been slightly off-center? That’s right—new studies are showing that there’s more to learn about what’s revving the engine than previously thought. […]
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This isn’t a joke. For most of you, this probably isn’t a new term: you’ve seen it on the internet, in the funny e-cards circling the office, and you’ve even joked about it with your girlfriends. But this isn’t a joke: you have become so hungry that it’s affecting your mood. What else can hunger […]
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A story to make you go “awww”. Once the sniffles go away and you’re not wondering what on earth is making your back ache, you may not think about your doctor. In fact, when you’re leaving to pick up your prescriptions, you’ve already forgotten about the person hard at work behind you. Sometimes, however, extraordinary […]
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It’s no secret that your body is undergoing some serious changes during the nine months it takes to create a baby, but you may not realize the effect it has on your health. While you know about the swelling and the potential hair loss, your circulation often falls to the back of your mind. Although […]
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The ending of an era. There’s a lot to taking care of your baby: check-ups, allergy tests, vaccinations. But have you ever stopped to think about what all of those shots are really for? With India, the world’s second most populous nation behind China, reaching a medical milestone this week, it’s worth taking a closer […]
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Because having sex shouldn’t mean anything elseRemember Mean Girls, anyone? Although pop culture has helped to ease some of the stigma on talking about such taboo subjects, there’s still a lot left to learn about sexual health. With 50,000 people becoming infected by HIV — the human immunodeficiency virus — it’s something worth talking about. […]
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You don’t need Marty McFly to answer this one for you! Alzheimer’s — it’s a scary and often misunderstood word. You probably know that it’s appeared in movies like The Notebook, or that it renders your memory helpless, but did you know it’s also the sixth leading cause of death within the United States? Despite […]
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Whether or not you happen to have a uterus, it’s no secret that sometimes women can be especially catty towards each other. Bullying doesn’t just end on the playground for most women, but carries long into adulthood. From clothes and friends to uncontrollable things like body size and type come under harsh scrutiny that makes […]
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Because you never go it alone. You’ve heard the myth: whether in friend groups, at work, or even in your dorm, your period—and the periods of the females around you—may begin to sync up. Is it any coincidence when Jennifer from two cubicles down has to ask you for a tampon the same day you […]
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You know what we mean: you’ve heard the stereotypical statements about how women always appear to “catch feelings” after having sex. But how much truth is there in the cliché? We’re going to answer that, as well as some other questions you may have about the no-strings-attached approach to sex: Get the Stats SELF magazine […]
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What does “50 Shades of Grey,” Rihanna, and Eyes Wide Shut have in common? Let’s Talk About Sex In the past decade or two, you may have noticed changes happening in the culture of sex and how we view it. Just like our idea of what beauty is has changed in the last century, so […]
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Painkillers for your post-surgery or the gateway to addiction? Between the movement to legalize marijuana and beloved actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death last week, the use of narcotics in America has certainly come into focus. Although everyone remembers the D.A.R.E. talks from grade school, the reality of drug use is much darker than you may […]
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