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Dear Kate's Favorite Feminist Reads
In 2016 the actor and UN Women's Goodwill ambassador Emma Watson launched her fem...
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.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal Itching
It's one of those common womanly woes that strikes when you least expect it: vaginal itching. This uncomfortable, sometimes painful symptom has many causes. Let's explore them:
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 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.
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.
On Open Relationships aka Consensual Nonmonogamy
Whatever the reason, open relationships are no longer the fodder of whispers; they are emerging as just another way a couple can build the relationship that suits them best.
What's the Deal with Vaginal pH (And How Do I Keep Mine Normal)?
For many, the pleasures and aesthetics of the vagina are a top priority, and for good r...
5 Silly and Scary Vagina Trends (You Should Probably Avoid)
It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of new trends, especially when they’re covered...
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...
Real Talk: Having the Chat with My Boyfriend About Anal Sex
Before you have "the baby talk," or "the marriage talk," many couples will have another chat, one to measure the expectations of the other party and figure out the future prospects where this act is concerned: anal sex.
MG Asks: Is it Normal to Be Super Horny on Your Period?
But if ovulation is the peak, that doesn't mean your interest in sex can't also be piqued in 12-14 days when your period arrives. During your cycle, you experience fluctuations in your libido so being super horny on your period is totally normal. And you should totally embrace period sex.
Everything You (Maybe) Ever Wanted to Know About Gonorrhea
Whatever your personal experience is (or isn’t) with gonorrhea, most people know its ni...
Your Guide to the Must-See Summer Films Feat. Badass Female Leads
For your viewing pleasure, we've rounded up some of the must-see summer films featuring badass female leads who will make you want to get up, get out and go fight for something. Or fight someone. Either way.
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.
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.
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.