Is sex painful for you? There's no need to suffer alone and in silence! Read this article to find out what may be happening so that you can discuss with your doctor.

Having only one urinary tract infection (UTI) is bad enough but when it is recurrent it can significantly upend your life. A UTI happens when enough bacteria enters the bladder through the urethra causing an infection. The urethra actually opens just above the vaginal opening. Which for females is a vulnerable spot that can easily be surrounded by bacteria. Now, some are on the luckier side and don't get UTIs or maybe just one in their lifetime, but a few of us get them all t

Seeds are good sources of fiber and incorporating them into your diet will help reduce the risks of constipation and indigestion.

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Over the past several years, women's reproductive health and overall wellness have become increasingly prominent topics of discussion. This isn't merely a passing trend; rather, it stems from many questions women have had about their bodies. As girls transition into women, we learn about periods, managing our menstrual cycles, and contraception. However, what we often lack is guidance on navigating the eb and flow of our hormones, understanding their implications, and acknowl

The topic of hormonal birth control can be controversial. Between what you read and see online and what your friends and family might tell you, there is so much misinformation swirling out there about birth control. Because of that I think its important here and now to debunk some of the myths surrounding the use of birth control. Overview of Hormonal Birth Control First a quick overview, hormonal birth control come in many forms - pills, patch, ring, injection, intrauterine

There is a popular saying, “You are what you eat” and we can all agree that this is true because most of the time, we find that our dietary choices impact the state of our skin health. The skin is like a mirror that projects what goes on within our bodies so it's expected that when we consume unhealthy foods over healthy ones, we find ourselves experiencing skin issues such as dryness, acne breakouts, and early aging signs. Before we delve into the healthy essential nutrient

Firstly, let's establish what constitutes heavy periods. A heavy period is one where you bleed more than 80mL of blood during your period and/or if you have a period that lasts longer than 7 days. To put it simply, if your period extends beyond 7 days or if you find yourself changing your pad or tampon every 2 hours due to excessive blood flow or leakage, that qualifies as abnormally heavy. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch Potential causes of heavy periods If you have now read t

One of the things women have to do each year is go to the gynecologist for their annual checkup, commonly referred to as the "well woman visit." This yearly visit includes discussions about any changes over the past year, a breast exam, and a vaginal exam. Only sometimes does it actually include the Pap test! Image by Skims.com Pap Smear Guidelines and Frequency Pap smears (or paps for short) only need to be done every 3 years under 30 years of age and every 5 years over 30 y

All vaginal products are not created equal! This is my first rule of thumb. Supplements such as vitamins for example are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but surprisingly, personal lubricants are! They are classified as a medical device and in the same grouping as powered wheelchairs - isn't that interesting? Photo by Jill Burrow So first and foremost, I recommend any lubricant you use, check the labeling to ensure FDA clearance. Why this is important

Let’s talk about Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This condition is always a hot topic and rightfully so. Upwards of 20% of all females suffer from PCOS and it often goes undiagnosed. But, it’s also important to mention that I have also seen it incorrectly diagnosed. So, let’s get into how PCOS is diagnosed and how it affects the female body. Image by @nycxclothes What is PCOS? It is not fully understood how it happens. A mix of genetics, your environment and possibly lif

Let’s talk a little about what has been happening in the past year in the US when it comes to abortion laws. Significant changes have occurred, and it's crucial to delve into the implications. IMAGE BY @rexkeya Roe v. Wade was an influential Supreme Court decision from 1973 that legalized abortion in the United States and established a constitutional right to privacy, allowing women to make their own decisions about their pregnancies. However, on June 24, 2022, the US Supreme