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Everything You Need to Know About Vaginismus
You might have heard about vaginismus in the context of painful sex. You might have eve...
Here's Why You're So Tired On and Before Your Period
Periods are a pretty under-researched phenomenon, so not all of the exhaustion we feel around that time of the month is fully understood. But there are a few factors that seem to make matters worse. Here are some of the most common – and what to do about them:
Monthly Gift Horoscopes by Tracy Allen: June 2018
Tracy Allen’s horoscopes have appeared regularly in magazines and online for more than ...
All about Period Boobs & The Woes of PMS Breast Pain
It’s called cyclical mastalgia, and it’s fancy Latin for breast soreness that’s related...
Endo Warrior Spotlight: Jenny Oh
This month, we’ve teamed up with the Endometriosis Foundation of America to spotlight t...
Post-Pregnancy Vaginal Changes No one Really Talks about
Congratulations! You’ve just given birth to a gorgeous babe and have gone through the m...
7 Tips for How to Work Out on Your Period
Abby Drexler is a contributing writer and media specialist for Pure Barre. She often pr...
MG Asks: Is My Vagina Depressed or Just Moody?
I distinctly remember the moment when I first heard the phrase, “depressed vagina.” I w...
10 Tips for Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties
Living in your twenties is full of excitement and adventure. There are so many possibil...
Here's Why You're Feeling Super Horny on Your Period
It sounds counter-intuitive: you’re bloated, exhausted and in pain – not to mention you...
OBG(why)N: 5 Questions You Should Ask Your GYNO (Do Not Google)
It often seems like you can find the answer to anything on the internet, from where to ...
The Men Who Stand for #MeToo
This year I had the opportunity to visit Nashville during CMA Fest. We were in a bar, h...
Fangirl Friday: Interview with Author Jennifer Waite
As women, we are powerful beings and one of our greatest strengths is our ability to he...
What Vaginal Discharge Colors Mean (and When to Be Concerned)
If you have a vagina, most likely you have discharge. Women notice it most commonly around ovulation, but sometimes it can pop up for totally worry-free reasons like fertility and an errant period. Other times, however, it can be a neon sign pointing to a more serious issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Here's a simple run-down of the many colors and types of vaginal discharge and what may be behind them.
6 Travel Tips When You're On Your Period
Long lines, traffic jams, that kid behind you who won’t stop kicking your seat. Whether...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bladder Leaking
Bladder leakage, also know as urinary incontinence, is not just a condition for new moms or those in their older years. Bladder leaking is an extremely common condition which occurs for a variety of reasons. The condition happens when your muscles become too weak to constrict the urethra and support your bladder.
Understanding Vagina Benefits and Fighting for Yours
Decoding complex laws about reproductive rights is a mind-numbing task and presents an ...
How to Feel Younger Inside and Out: The Skinny on Vaginoplasty
In the late 90’s, a Beverly Hills OB-GYN named Dr. David Matlock developed a controvers...