Sexually transmitted diseases are a taboo subject. Despite the fact that their incidence continues to rise in the United States at an alarming rate, being a statistic still carries a stigma. As a result, if you suspect having one — or if…
If you’ve never been to a gynecologist, you may have a lot of unanswered questions about your reproductive health. But, as with a lot of taboo subjects, you may feel like you don’t know who to ask for answers. One…
When it comes to reproductive health, there are certain topics that some people find too embarrassing to talk about. One of them is vaginal gas — or as it’s more commonly known, queefing. Why does it happen? How common is it?…
When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STD or STI), most people have at least heard of some of the well-known ones — such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. However, those are only the tip of the iceberg. There are…
Finding out you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) comes with many emotions — shock, anger, fear. Is it curable? How will this affect your life? How are you going to tell people you date in the future? And —…
No matter who you are or your walk of life, you’ve likely been touched closely by cancer. It can happen to friends, family, co-workers, neighbors — and it can happen to you. If you or someone you love has recently…
There are certain things most women are familiar with regarding the menstrual cycle — it can cause bloating, mood swings, cramps, and food cravings. From adolescence until menopause, they’re just a fact of life you learn to live with. But,…
There are few things that raise alarm bells in people’s heads — like feeling pain when doing something mundane. It’s one of those things that are easy to take for granted — until suddenly — it feels like there’s something…
Let’s be honest. Going to the gynecologist can be such an awkward experience. You get the most sensitive and private part of your body examined by a virtual stranger – with an assistant as an audience. You’re answering questions about…
Going to the gynecologist is hardly anyone’s favorite activity. And if you have a long list of errands to run on a given week, it may be tempting to skip your annual well-woman exam. After all, buying groceries, taking the…
