Sexual and Reproductive Health
Great News: We’re One Step Closer to Getting an OTC Birth Control Pill
It could be a game changer for people without insurance, in rural areas, or who are just plain busy.
What to Expect When You Get the Birth Control Implant Placed
The implantation process is quick and only takes a few minutes.
How Does Plan B Work, Exactly, and Is It Always Effective?
Your quick guide to the morning-after pill—straight from experts.
Why Are Black Women Disproportionately Affected by Uterine Fibroids?
Unique risk factors, pain that’s ignored, and delayed treatment are all at play.
People Swear by Boric Acid for Relentless Vaginal Infections—Here’s What Ob-Gyns Think
If you’re stuck in a yeast/BV loop and desperate for relief, read this.
How to Have Safe Sex With Genital Herpes
There’s a ton of misinformation around this super-common STI—but a diagnosis doesn’t spell doom for your hookups.
6 Sneaky Uterine Fibroid Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore
Heavy periods and cramping outside of your cycle are big signs.
Holesome fun
How to Have Hot Butt Sex—Without Actually Putting Anything in Your Butt
You don’t have to go all the way inside to reap the huge pleasures of ass play.
People Are Weighing State Abortion Laws as They Decide Where to Go to College
Turns out access to life-saving medical care is pretty important to students.
How to Tell If Your Irregular Periods Are a Sign of a Bigger Health Issue
Sometimes an out-of-whack cycle isn’t a big deal. But if it’s disrupting your life, you may want to see a doctor.
Drew Barrymore and Gayle King Get Real About the Unexpected Signs of Perimenopause
They had a lot to say about what they wish someone had told them beforehand.
How Does the Birth Control Implant Work?
Here's what to know about the long-term BC option.
Libido torpedos
What to Do If Your Antidepressants Are Killing Your Sex Drive
Low libido is a common side effect, but you don’t need to just put up with it.
I’ve Used the Same Birth Control for a Decade. Should I Switch It Up?
Here are a few signs that it’s time to consider your (plentiful!) options.
Yet Another Study Shows That Trans and Nonbinary Teens Benefit From Gender-Affirming Care
Policies aimed at banning hormones are at odds with basic human rights and science.
A New Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Has Been Identified in the US—Here’s What to Know
The “concerning” cases had a reduced response to five types of antibiotics.
Major Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills—Here’s What You Should Know
Experts say the change will expand access to care, but there are still some restrictions.
Why Do I Always Get Awful Brain Fog Around My Period?
Turns out, that fuzzy feeling isn’t all in your head.
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7 Ways to Prepare Your Relationship for IVF
It starts with a lot of honest communication.
Here’s How Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles Can Play a Role in Pee Leakage
And why exercising them can be a game-changer.
This Nurse’s TikTok About Passing a Decidual Cast During Her Period Is Harrowing
An ob-gyn explains what it is—and why the cramping it causes can feel super intense.
I’m an Adult—Why Do I Feel Like I’m Having a ‘Second Puberty’?
We asked an expert to explain the phenomenon that’s all over TikTok.
Hailey Bieber Shared the Symptoms of Her ‘Apple-Size’ Ovarian Cyst on Instagram
The 26-year-old model said the cyst was “painful” and “made her feel nauseous.”