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MG Asks: Do Organic Tampons Really Make A Difference?
It seems like there is an organic option for everything. Every fruit, grain, vegetable,...
Real Talk: An Open Letter To Guys I Date This Winter
I feel that, because of how completely unimaginably ridiculous my dating experience was this summer, there are a few things that we should clear the air on right now so that we can go into this winter dating season with our best foot forward.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Uterine Prolapse But Never Knew to Ask
Uterine prolapse. It’s when your uterus sags down from its normal position and falls into the vagina.
Fangirl Friday: 4 Rad Women Leading the Science World
Women can do anything they put their minds to from working at NASA to curing cancer to running international businesses. So, why do women only make up 29% of the science and engineering workforce?
Real Talk: Lochia and My First Post-Pregnancy Period
The first few hours and days after giving birth are a shock to your emotions, your sleep cycle and your body. One of the biggest post-pregnancy surprises is the bleeding.
Gimme Food or Accept My Bad Mood: Why Do People Get Hangry?
If you know someone who gets a little angry when they’re hungry, you might call them ‘h...
MG Asks: Why Aren't UTI or Yeast Infection Meds Over the Counter?
You know it when you feel it. The discomfort of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) or a ye...
10 Anti-Woman Laws (Somehow) Still on the Books in the USA
Many of the laws that we abide by have some wonderful benefits. They help to keep the peace and make sure that things run smoothly in our society. But, there are some laws in place which make absolutely no sense. Some of these laws are aimed at women and deserve further exploration to uncover what they are and how they have affected the lives of women (or not) today.
Non-profits Working to Provide Femme Care Products to Those in Need
‘Tis (always) the season for caring for those in need. Here are a few organizations providing femme care products to underserved communities:
Real Talk: My Biological Clock is Ticking and I've Got Major FOMO
At 34 years old I still don’t feel "ready" to have a kid. I always thought my biological clock would manifest as this intense urge to hold babies or an ache in my ovaries at the sight of every toddler I past. The truth is that it’s not that straight forward and instead what I’ve encountered is just one more giant case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
Real Talk: Why Men Need to Know More About Periods
It’s a little funny, how clueless cisgender men can be about periods. But it’s also enraging how little interest some of them have in women’s biology, especially considering most them want to have relationships with us.
7 Ways to Pamper Yourself Using Things You Already Have
Sure Valentine’s Day is coming up, but remember (just as important) is Galentine’s Day – the chance to treat yourself and your best ladies to some much needed pampering. So be sure to take care of the number one lady in your life!
5 Reasons Why You May Experience Weight Gain During Your Period
During the second half of your cycle, before you start bleeding, you can gain as much as ten pounds. There are a handful of medical and lifestyle reasons for this weight gain. Let's go through them.
What's the Deal with Kidney Stones and How Do We Ease the Pain?
Doctors don’t often prescribe a trip to Disney World when you’re sick, but if you have one or more kidney stones, it might be the best idea. Researchers recently discovered that riding a rollercoaster could prevent hours or days of severe pain. But what are kidney stones, exactly, and what should you do if you get one (apart from book a flight to Florida)?
10 Celebrity Men Who (Probably) Blatantly Had PMS Episodes
Male PMS is a real thing. Anyone who has witnessed a guy have a mini meltdown for seemingly no reason can attest to this. Celebrities are no exception. They just generally are able to keep things together so their public PMS displays are few and far between.
Menstrual Delights: Legit Tasty Treats to Tame Your PMS Cravings
When your PMS strikes, there's little anyone can do to avoid the wrath. That's why we often sequester ourselves, decked out in our comfiest gear with easy access to as many tasty treats as possible.
A Simple and Encouraging Guide to Having Sex on Your Period
Why should you let your period interrupt your happy, sexy times?
And let’s face it: guy...
Understanding Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.