When you should see a gynecologist for the first time
Whether it’s a parent or a young person asking, I love answering the question about the “right time” to see a gynecologist for the first time. Establishing a
Read moreWhether it’s a parent or a young person asking, I love answering the question about the “right time” to see a gynecologist for the first time. Establishing a
Read moreThough miscarriages are a common part of the pregnancy journey, the grief they cause is often carried alone. Those who’ve experienced pregnancy loss may feel too guilt-ridden and
Read moreWho wants to do something they don’t enjoy? Especially when it comes to sex. Ideally, sex feels more than enjoyable…like, downright pleasurable. But with so many stigmas, expectations
Read moreVaginas are remarkable. Not only because of everything they do, but because of everything they contain! For instance, the vaginal microbiome is FULL of bacteria! And that’s a
Read moreIf we’re being honest, parents are usually the last people teens want to talk to about sex. And if we’re being really honest, parents probably don’t enjoy talking
Read moreMuch of the reported data on postpartum depression focuses on cisgender women who identify as “moms”–but we recognize that not all postpartum parents fit into that category. It’s
Read moreA big part of vaginal health is annual wellness exams with your gynecologist and regularly scheduled Pap smears. Daily speaking, vulva hygiene is in your hands. First, some
Read moreRemoving the fallopian tubes—the curved ducts that connect the ovaries to the uterus to transport the egg—is now recommended in certain situations to reduce the risk of ovarian
Read morePainful periods (dysmenorrhea) can be very disruptive to a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Those who suffer from painful periods may miss work, school and family activities and
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