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Real Talk: Living With an Ovarian Cyst and Learning to Listen to My Body
It was about 2AM on a Thursday when I started to feel a throbbing in my lower abdomen. The sensation didn’t hurt, but as I was listening to my body, I knew something was wrong.
The Bush is Back a.k.a. The Revival of Pubic Hair
When it comes to grooming down low, there are as many style options as items on a Cheesecake Factory menu, but more and more women are going native and letting it the bush bloom than weed-whacking and waxing it into oblivion. So, why are women passing on abolishing their pubic hair?
Fangirl Friday: The Wellness Women Making Us Healthy (and Happy)
Getting fit can be super intimidating, especially in the abstract; it's like an ever-steepening mountain to climb with a backpack full of bricks. But nowadays, that perception seems to be changing thanks to the dedication of some super motivating health mavens who are working hard to make healthy living accessible and, dare we say, fun for generations of women (and men).
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)?
Period Positive: Unusual K-Beauty Finds to Make Your Skin Glow
K-Beauty is short for Korean Beauty, and not only does it relate to a skin care ritual of geisha standards, it also harkens a certain experimental quality that seems half science and half dare.
Get Grounded: Yoga When You're On the Road
Summer is here, and whether you are jet-setting or hitting the road, travel tends to sh...
What's the Deal with Coconut Oil?
It feels like people are using Coconut Oil for just about everything these days. People...
OBG(WHY)N: What Exactly is HPV?
“Abnormal” is not the word you want to hear when you’re getting your medical test resul...
Menstrual Delights: Cocktails That'll Make You Feel Classy AF on Your Period
Yup that's right, all of the drinks below contain things that can make you feel a little better – and we're not just talking about the liquor.
Best News Ever: You Can Now Order Your Monthly Gift Subscription!
Ladies, we’ve been working tirelessly for months to develop the best solution for your least-fun week of the month.
Menstrual Cycle 101
To begin with, there are four phases of the female menstrual cycle, and these phases ca...
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