Health

Currently, the menstrual cup is all the rage. Just take a stroll down the tampon aisle at your local Target or Wal-Mart and you’re bound to find a small selection of menstrual cups that boast to provide freedom from the oppression of those wasteful tampons. As a...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive disorder in which there isn’t enough awareness or education. It’s estimated that 6-12% of women in the United States have PCOS while 2.2-26% of women are affected worldwide. Consequently, PCOS has been linked to an...

Natural birth control methods have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Women are choosing to transition away from hormonal birth control in favor of natural birth control; such as the fertility awareness method. A common reason for this shift is due...

Ovarian cysts are a reproductive health issue that many women have experienced. As a matter of fact, you’ve probably had an ovarian cyst and didn’t even know it. Most ovarian cysts occur due to irregularities during the menstrual cycle and cause no signs or symptoms....

It’s time to discuss another awkward yet common feminine health issue known as vaginal itching. As with many feminine health issues the private nature of vaginal itching causes many women to shy away from talking about it due to shame or disgust. But, there’s no...

Suffering from painful period cramps is an awkward and miserable experience. Trust me I know firsthand how killer period cramps can disrupt daily life. Yet, it wasn’t until my struggles with infertility and endometriosis that I began to understand more about the...

Vaginal douching is a common hygiene practice that has been around for years. Common reasons for douching pertain to feminine odor and deep vaginal cleansing. Yet, other reasons a woman might choose to douche relate to the prevention of STDs and pregnancy. Regardless...

Do you know when to expect your period after ovulation? For many women, the menstrual cycle can be confusing and complex. But simply put the menstrual cycle is the monthly cycle of changes that occur within the ovaries and uterine lining as your body prepares for...

Why Track Cervical Mucus? Your cervical mucus indicates more than just your fertility. Cervical mucus can indicate issues with hormonal imbalance, and ovulation dysfunction. Hormonal imbalance and ovulation dysfunction can decrease fertility and be the cause of...

Did you know that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS affects 5-10% of women? Furthermore, the majority of women with PCOS are misdiagnosed or even worse undiagnosed. The cluster of issues that accompany PCOS makes it difficult to accurately diagnose. This combined with a lack of awareness and failure to recognize symptoms contributes to women not […]