Menstrual Health
New Bills Introduced in Congress Today Aim To Finally Fund Uterine Fibroids Research
July 30, 2020
New Bills Introduced in Congress Today Aim To Finally Fund Uterine Fibroids Research
Uterine fibroids, aka tumors that grow in the uterus, are often considered "benign" by members…
By Erin Bunch
This At-Home Test for HPV Is Easy, Painless, and Affordable
July 07, 2020
This At-Home Test for HPV Is Easy, Painless, and Affordable
The pandemic has meant that many scheduled visits to your gynecologist for regular checkups may…
By Kara Jillian Brown
9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50, So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?
July 02, 2020
9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50, So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?
My mom was 13 when she first learned about fibroids, benign tumors that can randomly…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Contraception Gap Is Getting Bigger—These Telehealth Companies Are Trying To Bridge It
June 25, 2020
The Contraception Gap Is Getting Bigger—These Telehealth Companies Are Trying To Bridge It
Gaps in birth control knowledge and access have riddled American history since "the pill" became…
By Kells McPhillips
We’re About to Give You a Very Good Reason to Hop in the Shower Today
June 24, 2020
We’re About to Give You a Very Good Reason to Hop in the Shower Today
If your quarantine habits have turned your daily shower into a weekly one, well, same.…
By Zoe Weiner
OK TMI: Can You Get a Yeast Infection From a Wet Bathing Suit?
June 18, 2020
OK TMI: Can You Get a Yeast Infection From a Wet Bathing Suit?
Considering that, oh, everything else is cancelled, you might be yearning to spend extra time…
By Mary Grace Garis
The FDA approves the first oral treatment for fibroids symptoms, offering a new non-surgical option
June 09, 2020
The FDA approves the first oral treatment for fibroids symptoms, offering a new non-surgical option
Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the United States. The tumors themselves…
By Kara Jillian Brown
‘I’m an OB/GYN, and This Is How You Should Actually Wash Your Vulva’
May 31, 2020
‘I’m an OB/GYN, and This Is How You Should Actually Wash Your Vulva’
The vagina is a self-cleaning organ, a job which it can perform without the assistance…
By Allie Flinn
An OB/GYN breaks down exactly what to expect from your annual gyno visit right now
May 28, 2020
An OB/GYN breaks down exactly what to expect from your annual gyno visit right now
If your annual OB/GYN appointment was originally scheduled anytime in the last couple of months,…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
OK, TMI: Why Do I Get Butthole Cramps on My Period?
May 26, 2020
OK, TMI: Why Do I Get Butthole Cramps on My Period?
Confession: When I'm on my period, I don't just get regular cramps. Sometimes, it feels…
By Kara Jillian Brown
OK TMI: What Happens When You Leave a Tampon In for Too Long?
May 20, 2020
OK TMI: What Happens When You Leave a Tampon In for Too Long?
There are some things that are surprisingly easy to forget: Mom's birthday (is it the…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Johnson & Johnson discontinues talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada
May 20, 2020
Johnson & Johnson discontinues talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada
Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder has come under fire in recent years due to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
You're not imagining it—quarantine is definitely messing with your periods
May 13, 2020
You're not imagining it—quarantine is definitely messing with your periods
I got my period on April 14. Other than not wanting to go to a…
By Carla Sosenko
Planned Parenthood now offers telehealth services in all 50 states—here's how it works
April 14, 2020
Planned Parenthood now offers telehealth services in all 50 states—here's how it works
As more and more health care providers take their services online amid the COVID-19 pandemic,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm a gynecologist, and these are the top 4 things I'm begging you to stop doing to your vagina
March 28, 2020
I'm a gynecologist, and these are the top 4 things I'm begging you to stop doing to your vagina
Vaginas are pretty freaking cool. Your vagina allows you to orgasm (that's cool), give life…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The average woman spends $17,000 on menstruation—so, again, why aren't tampons and pads free?
February 25, 2020
The average woman spends $17,000 on menstruation—so, again, why aren't tampons and pads free?
For the vast majority of people with a uterus, sanitary products—including pads and tampons—are a…
By Emily Laurence
I’m a gyno, and this is the #1 most misdiagnosed condition I see
January 31, 2020
I’m a gyno, and this is the #1 most misdiagnosed condition I see
Any owner of a vulva/vagina (two different, non-interchangeable parts of the female anatomy!) knows that…
By Erin Bunch
7 period subscription boxes that will make that time of the month suck a little less
January 06, 2020
7 period subscription boxes that will make that time of the month suck a little less
As if being a human wasn’t hard enough, getting your period can often make things…
By Jessica Estrada
Prone to PMS or period cramps? CBD wants to help
January 02, 2020
Prone to PMS or period cramps? CBD wants to help
When it comes to reproductive wellness, most hemp brands in the space have traditionally focused…
By Erin Magner
I'm a pharmacist, and you shouldn't have to ask me for the morning-after pill
December 02, 2019
I'm a pharmacist, and you shouldn't have to ask me for the morning-after pill
A new report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, an organization…
By Erin Bunch
The science behind your wild food cravings on your period
October 31, 2019
The science behind your wild food cravings on your period
Even without a menstrual tracker, many people can tell when they're a couple days away…
By Emily Laurence
20+ foods that will help you feel less like garbage on your period
October 22, 2019
20+ foods that will help you feel less like garbage on your period
 Looking for sweet, sweet PMS relief? Try these delicious foods. If you're anything like…
By Emily Laurence
New science aims to delay menopause or banish it altogether
September 17, 2019
New science aims to delay menopause or banish it altogether
The internet went wild last month over a the news of a new treatment promising…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Why some experts don't recommend intermittent fasting if you're trying to get pregnant
September 03, 2019
Why some experts don't recommend intermittent fasting if you're trying to get pregnant
Forget about simply cutting processed foods or carbs from your diet: Celebs like Hugh Jackman…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About the Scent of Your Vagina
August 23, 2019
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About the Scent of Your Vagina
Here's a PSA: No two vaginas smell the same, and every vagina can put off…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why experts want you to think twice before getting your vagina steamed
August 09, 2019
Why experts want you to think twice before getting your vagina steamed
I've done a lot of wild stuff for the sake of wellness—like getting a crystal…
By Zoe Weiner
Make periods less of a literal pain using targeted treatments and strategies for every ache
August 02, 2019
Make periods less of a literal pain using targeted treatments and strategies for every ache
In addition to feeling waves of depression and the resurgence of Mount Everest-size cystic acne…
By Mary Grace Garis
The case for period 'neutrality'—because positivity isn't always realistic
August 01, 2019
The case for period 'neutrality'—because positivity isn't always realistic
For nearly two decades starting in middle school, Sallie Sarrel, DPT, believed the soul-crushing cramps…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Unpopular opinion: I’m a grown woman and pads are my period product of choice
July 31, 2019
Unpopular opinion: I’m a grown woman and pads are my period product of choice
When I was 9, a family friend gifted me the American Girl guide to puberty,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Despite all the evidence, it's still hard to let go of the 'period syncing' myth
July 30, 2019
Despite all the evidence, it's still hard to let go of the 'period syncing' myth
It’s a well-known trope in pop culture that when you put a bunch of people…
By Alanna Nuñez
Shark Week burning questions: Is swimming during your period dangerous in any way?
July 28, 2019
Shark Week burning questions: Is swimming during your period dangerous in any way?
I periodically re-watch Jaws, and that animatronic fish gets me every. single. time. When the…
By Mary Grace Garis
Should ovarian reserve testing be on your radar if you're putting baby-making on hold?
July 15, 2019
Should ovarian reserve testing be on your radar if you're putting baby-making on hold?
I'm writing this on the day after I turned 37—and to honest with you, the…
By Erin Magner
A doula practice grows in Brooklyn, but its founder isn't stopping there
May 24, 2019
A doula practice grows in Brooklyn, but its founder isn't stopping there
When I was invited to visit a new doula space in Brooklyn at the end…
By Jessie Van Amburg
STI Testing Recommendations Don't Even Exist for Straight Men—Why?
May 09, 2019
STI Testing Recommendations Don't Even Exist for Straight Men—Why?
For as long as I can remember, getting tested once a year for sexually transmitted…
By Erin Magner
Sex feeling... less than orgasmic? Your period could be to blame
May 07, 2019
Sex feeling... less than orgasmic? Your period could be to blame
To be frank, sex doesn't always feel amazing—even with CBD lube and the most skilled…
By Rachel Lapidos
OK, TMI: Why do I see blood clots when I have my period?
May 05, 2019
OK, TMI: Why do I see blood clots when I have my period?
Purely speculating here, but there are probably few things more annoying than being surprised by…
By Erin Magner
Apparently no one knows what a vulva is—so we made this reproductive-themed glossary for your reference
May 02, 2019
Apparently no one knows what a vulva is—so we made this reproductive-themed glossary for your reference
Here's a non sequitur to trot out at your next party: According to dictionary.com, searches…
By Rebecca Norris
I'm a grown-ass woman—can someone help me love my period?
May 01, 2019
I'm a grown-ass woman—can someone help me love my period?
I got my first period at the underripe age of 10. I looked down into…
By Zoe Weiner
How losing an ovary helped me gain a new perspective on my health
April 29, 2019
How losing an ovary helped me gain a new perspective on my health
In the sweltering heat of July, I reclined on a gurney in the emergency room,…
By Shabnaj Chowdhury
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
April 17, 2019
Why the Dramatic Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections Is a Major Wake-Up Call
When was the last time you got tested for sexually transmitted infections? Ask any group…
By Erin Magner
Why unwanted pregnancies are more common among military women
March 25, 2019
Why unwanted pregnancies are more common among military women
In December 2018, the journal Military Medicine released a small report aimed at understanding the experiences women…
By Emily Laurence
OK, Tmi: I Imbibed a Bit of Period Blood During a Sexcapade—Should I Be Worried?
February 28, 2019
OK, Tmi: I Imbibed a Bit of Period Blood During a Sexcapade—Should I Be Worried?
In Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, there's an ongoing joke about doing a period-sex musical number. Brief clips of…
By Allie Flinn
The Sneaky Way Hormonal Birth Control Can Mess With Your Hair
February 08, 2019
The Sneaky Way Hormonal Birth Control Can Mess With Your Hair
Hormonal birth control can do some pretty funky—but also amazing!—things to your body. It can…
By Zoe Weiner
Ovarian cysts are surprisingly common but usually NBD—here's how to know if it's time to see a doc
January 28, 2019
Ovarian cysts are surprisingly common but usually NBD—here's how to know if it's time to see a doc
Kate Beckinsale was hospitalized over the weekend after an ovarian cyst ruptured. "Turns out a ruptured…
By Emily Laurence
How to cope when hot flashes literally get you all hot and bothered
January 22, 2019
How to cope when hot flashes literally get you all hot and bothered
You know that famous expression about porn—how you know it when you see it? The…
By Leigh Weingus
OK, TMI...my tampon is stuck. What now?
January 17, 2019
OK, TMI...my tampon is stuck. What now?
As period horror stories go, there are few things more panic-inducing than realizing that you've…
By Erin Magner
This just in: Working out on your period really *can* make you feel better
January 07, 2019
This just in: Working out on your period really *can* make you feel better
Crazy back pain and dramatic breakouts are just a couple of the woes that can…
By Kells McPhillips
Women are realizing that hormones are *everything*—and that’s driving innovation in health care
December 04, 2018
Women are realizing that hormones are *everything*—and that’s driving innovation in health care
Once synonymous with PMS (as in, “I’m feeling so hormonal!”), there’s now a growing understanding…
By Well+Good Editors
This straight-up magical child's pose variation quells period cramps *and* banishes bloat
November 06, 2018
This straight-up magical child's pose variation quells period cramps *and* banishes bloat
Child's pose is one of those ooey-gooey asanas that even non-yogis can get on board…
By Kells McPhillips
SOS: Here's what to do if your menstrual cup gets stuck like Kristen Bell's did
November 02, 2018
SOS: Here's what to do if your menstrual cup gets stuck like Kristen Bell's did
Lately ladies everywhere have been singing the praises of the menstrual cup. (It's better for…
By Kells McPhillips
Pssst... your mucus is trying to tell you something about your health
October 25, 2018
Pssst... your mucus is trying to tell you something about your health
It's about that time of year again—the one in which snot seems to feature more…
By Erin Bunch
Sex-positive health care is here to make doctors' visits comfortable for all
October 18, 2018
Sex-positive health care is here to make doctors' visits comfortable for all
Despite the fact that a doctor can alleviate pain and even save lives, the sad…
By Leigh Weingus
Having PMS After Your Period? Postmenstrual Syndrome Could Be the Reason
October 08, 2018
Having PMS After Your Period? Postmenstrual Syndrome Could Be the Reason
PMS is the boogeyman of your menstruation cycle. In the week leading up to your…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Constantly fighting over the thermostat? Here's why some people "run hot" or cold
September 26, 2018
Constantly fighting over the thermostat? Here's why some people "run hot" or cold
Recently, I read a Vanity Fair interview with Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain, not Destiny's Child) in…
By Erin Bunch
Is it just us, or do you get drunk faster on your period?
September 24, 2018
Is it just us, or do you get drunk faster on your period?
If you're lucky enough to not spend 3-5 days a month in your finest bathleisure, riding…
By Erin Magner
Consider this cause to cancel your next Brazilian bikini wax appointment
August 28, 2018
Consider this cause to cancel your next Brazilian bikini wax appointment
Good news for anyone who gets anxious at the sight of a Popsicle stick—the full…
By Erin Magner
Everything to know about adenomyosis, the condition Gabrielle Union says compromised her fertility
August 16, 2018
Everything to know about adenomyosis, the condition Gabrielle Union says compromised her fertility
Not long ago, talking openly about fertility-related issues—or really anything to do with the reproductive…
By Tehrene Firman
Ready to ditch pads and tampons for good? Here's how to choose the best menstrual cup for you
August 09, 2018
Ready to ditch pads and tampons for good? Here's how to choose the best menstrual cup for you
Given all the buzz surrounding menstrual cups—wellness faves like Lee Tilghman (AKA Lee From America) and…
By Katie Morton
These essential oils help make PMS less of a pain
August 02, 2018
These essential oils help make PMS less of a pain
As every woman knows, that time of the month is just not pleasant. The worst part…
By Rachel Lapidos
Does Taking Magnesium for Menstrual Cramps Actually Work?
July 28, 2018
Does Taking Magnesium for Menstrual Cramps Actually Work?
Many women (okay, me) dread the days leading up to our monthly periods. From the…
By Sarah Sarway
How to use "seed cycling" to balance your hormones and improve your periods
July 26, 2018
How to use "seed cycling" to balance your hormones and improve your periods
On a scale of one to woo-woo, seed cycling might seem off the charts. The concept…
By Tehrene Firman
Female pain has been grossly overlooked—and a recent study points to a reason why
July 25, 2018
Female pain has been grossly overlooked—and a recent study points to a reason why
Women are no strangers to pain. In addition to experiencing the obvious, like period symptoms (which…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
There's a new FDA-approved pill to treat endometriosis…but it'll cost you
July 25, 2018
There's a new FDA-approved pill to treat endometriosis…but it'll cost you
Years ago, women who endured extremely painful periods generally just thought they had to suck…
By Tehrene Firman
Put away the Tums: Try these 5 ways to reduce PMS bloating naturally instead
July 20, 2018
Put away the Tums: Try these 5 ways to reduce PMS bloating naturally instead
Most of the women I know experience some PMS-related symptoms leading up to their period.…
By Katie Morton
6 herbs a doctor recommends for your most dreaded PMS symptoms
July 17, 2018
6 herbs a doctor recommends for your most dreaded PMS symptoms
There’s no delicate way to put this: PMS sucks. A lot. Starting one or two…
By Beth Anne Macaluso
5 things all women need to know about menopause—even if you think it's decades away
July 16, 2018
5 things all women need to know about menopause—even if you think it's decades away
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Mood swings. If the entirety of your menopause knowledge can be…
By Amy Wilkinson
Buh-bye, Pap smears: A less invasive test can make your gyno visits *way* more comfortable
July 06, 2018
Buh-bye, Pap smears: A less invasive test can make your gyno visits *way* more comfortable
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you hate visiting the gynecologist?…
By Tehrene Firman
What Your Period Blood Color Says About Your Health
July 03, 2018
What Your Period Blood Color Says About Your Health
Can we all agree that there's no such thing as a "normal period"? No two…
By Zoe Weiner
Sex during your period just got a lot less messy
June 21, 2018
Sex during your period just got a lot less messy
Despite the benefits of having sex while on your period—the release of serotonin is a…
By Emily Laurence
Yep, Chrissy Teigen tried vaginal steaming on for size—here's what you need to know about the practice
June 19, 2018
Yep, Chrissy Teigen tried vaginal steaming on for size—here's what you need to know about the practice
Chrissy Teigen has built a personal brand out of telling it like it is—whether that…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Step away from the Twinkie: These 7 healthy foods will *actually* help reduce your PMS symptoms
June 14, 2018
Step away from the Twinkie: These 7 healthy foods will *actually* help reduce your PMS symptoms
You're probably familiar with this scenario: A few days before your period,  mood swings, headaches, and…
By Alexa Tucker
The surprising fact Shay Mitchell never knew about birth control
June 07, 2018
The surprising fact Shay Mitchell never knew about birth control
As a result of offering frank and genius advice on topics like staying in shape while traveling and…
By Tehrene Firman
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