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Sexual and Reproductive Health

Here’s What the CDC’s New IUD Pain Management Recommendations Mean in Practice

It’s a welcome, much-needed change—but you may still have to advocate for yourself.

What to Do If You’re Trapped in a Seemingly Never-Ending BV Cycle

We’ve been there—and it’s pure hell. Here’s how to put an end to it.

What Does ‘Normal’ Vaginal Discharge Usually Look and Smell Like?

Some colors, odors, and textures can be major red flags.
Health

Here’s How to Properly Clean Your Sex Toys

Yes, you have to do this. No, it doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Anne Hathaway Doesn’t Want to ‘Feel Ashamed’ of Her Past Miscarriage

“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”

Stacy London’s ‘Scary’ Menopause Symptoms Had Her Questioning Her Mental Health

“It can feel like a deluge of things are going wrong.” 

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.

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.

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.

What to Expect When You Get the Birth Control Implant Placed

The implantation process is quick and only takes a few minutes. 

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.

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.

How Does Plan B Work, Exactly, and Is It Always Effective?

Your quick guide to the morning-after pill—straight from experts.

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.