holistic health

Radical empathy: How new guidelines for mental health care affect *all* women

"Women suffering from psychological problems need treatment, but that has to be in a more affirmative, more empowering way, and it has to be effective."

by Kells McPhillips

Why borage oil’s benefits may not be worth the hype

Don't expect miracles.

by Jessica Migala

Getting a tattoo affirmed that my body is a dictatorship, not a democracy—and I’m the HBIC

A rare congenital disorder has meant a lifetime of fighting with my body. Once I waved the white flag, black ink followed.

by Carla Sosenko

STI testing for straight men is way more lax than it is for women, so that’s cool

Sexual double standards FTW.

by Erin Magner

Sorry, but the whole concept of “sweating out a cold” is total BS

Sorry, grandma...

by Jessica Migala

5 weeks to happiness? This online course is designed to reduce stress and boost satisfaction

"Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof."

by Kells McPhillips

How belly breathing can help you activate untapped energy in your workout

Give your neck a break.

by Rachel Lapidos

Restless legs keeping you up at night? These home remedies may help bring some relief

Good news: Massages are involved.

by Erin Magner

On a scale of 1 to “get a hazmat suit,” how gross is it to share sex toys with multiple partners?

Let's just say it's not *not* risky, according to sexperts.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Is it safe to ingest essential oils? An aromatherapist and an MD weigh in

Proceed with caution.

by Alyssa Girdwain

“Risk of HIV transmission is zero with antiretroviral therapy,” says AIDS researcher

"This and other strategies continue to push us toward the end of AIDS."

by Kells McPhillips

Apparently no one knows what a vulva is—so we made this reproductive-themed glossary for your reference

The more you know.

by Rebecca Norris

Hit the reset button with our 30-day mental wellness challenge

Small steps can help make big changes.

by Colleen De Bellefonds

I’m a grown-ass woman—can someone help me love my period?

It's been a journey—or, a period piece, if you will.

by Zoe Weiner

It took doctors 20 years to diagnose my Lyme disease—here’s what I wish I knew during that time

I used to brag that I was the only person in my family who’d never had Lyme disease. Turns out I should have been bragging that I was the only one never diagnosed with it. Because I had Lyme disease, alright. Symptoms like pain and tingling, digestive problems, anxiety, and fatigue followed me like a […]

by Tessa Permar

How losing an ovary helped me gain a new perspective on my health

"I ignored the signs that my body was telling me. Not because I didn’t care, but because I didn’t know better."

by Shabnaj Chowdhury

Asking for a friend: Is anilingus safe…and, like, sanitary?

Sexperts share tips, including to keep tossed salad off the menu if your partner is having a bout of IBS.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Educate yourself in the sexiest way with this reading list from 12 leading sexperts

Your TBR pile has never looked hotter.

by Gabrielle Kassel

Why men need to be a bigger part of the infertility conversation

It's not just a woman's issue.

by Colleen De Bellefonds