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Girl Code: Do You Share Your Passwords with Your Partner?
A study out of the UK showed that partners are indeed snooping in their partner’s phone. Surprisingly, 34% of women and 62% of men copped to snooping on the DL. The reason for the snooping? The age-old "I thought he/she was cheating so I checked" quandary was the identified cause. In nearly half the cases their suspicions proved correct. But that means in more of the cases it didn't.
Super Simple Advice on How to Properly Clean your Vagina
The vagina is a magical entity, one worthy of the utmost respect and that includes proper hygiene and care. There are crazy trends out there, but the truth is vaginal health is very simple and we've got some simple advice on how to properly clean your vagina.
Everything You (Maybe) Ever Wanted to Know About Gonorrhea
Whatever your personal experience is (or isn’t) with gonorrhea, most people know its ni...
Myth Busting: Laying Out the True Facts About the Labia
It wasn’t that long ago that I was having a conversation with an “enlightened” guy frie...
The Horrifying History of Gynecology Tools
A visit to the gynecologist can certainly ease some anxieties, but it’s by no means a r...
Myth Busting: The Truth About Tampons vs. Organic Tampons
Here’s the truth: Brands selling organic tampons or “all natural” products employ scare tactics and promulgate baseless rumors in their marketing campaigns.
4 Life Changes That Might Be Affecting Your Period
Sometimes, our periods mess with us. Just when you’ve settled into a routine and think you know when exactly when there will be blood… nothing. Go a month or more without needing a tampon, and before you know it you’re stockpiling home pregnancy tests, even if it’s six months since you last had sex. But don’t panic.
How To Give Yourself a Monthly At-Home Breast Self-Exam
With an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer expected to be diagnosed in 2017, it has never been more important to be sure you are checking your mammaries every single month. According to Johns Hopkins, “Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular breast self-exam is very important.” Giving yourself a little feelski is serious business, so be sure to make it count because it could just save your life.
MG Asks: Does Smoking Cigarettes Affect Your Period?
While it's no secret that smoking cigarettes can negatively impact your health, did you know that smoking can also affect your period? Because it can.
Know Your Flow: When Does Ovulation Happen?
Knowing when our period starts (aka when we begin to bleed) is crucial, for many it's perhaps the most important part of our cycle. That's because it effects daily tasks and can dramatically impact our mood. Another equally important event in our cycle is ovulation.
10 Super Simple PMS Pick-Me-Ups
Some things are inevitable as a woman; getting PMS is one of them for over 85 percent o...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Dysplasia is one of those scary medical terms that can send you spinning when your doctor mentions it. Before you let the worst case scenarios fill up your head, let us tell you exactly what this means.
Real Talk: Learning to Love My Thighs (or At Least Trying to)
In a society that covets the absence of flesh, where a thigh gap is like the holy grail of workout goals, it's hard to figure out what a healthy body is, and even harder, perhaps, to learn to love yours when its not like theirs. But it's a lesson I'm trying to learn.
MG Asks: Is Drinking Alcohol on Your Period a Bad Idea?
As with many external factors like stress and smoking cigarettes, drinking booze can have an impact on your menstrual cycle. This is because alcohol can temporarily increase your levels of estrogen and testosterone.
5 Things I Wish I Knew While Dating in My Twenties
Looking back, it's easy to say I made mistakes while dating in my twenties, but the truth is those errors in judgement were necessary; they showed me what I didn't want, and helped to become the person I am today.
MG Asks: Is Watching Porn Cheating on Your Partner?
Porn. It’s the industry that makes more cheddar than Major League Baseball and is unquestionably many American adults’ favorite pastime. And while baseball has definitely ended a relationship or two, porn is a sticking point in countless relationships.
Know Your Flow: Having Multiple Periods in One Month
If you experience an irregular period you are not alone. Studies show that 30% of women experience irregular periods. One example of an irregularity in your cycle is having multiple periods in a single month.
It's Totally Normal to Be Tired Before Your Period. Here's Why.
You’re just going about your business, feeling fine, and then a few days before your pe...