Toxic Shock Syndrome & Your PeriodWhen I first started my period in my teens, I was introduced to a whole new world of monthly symptoms – back pain, cramps, and terrible mood swings (you know...

What Are Uterine Fibroids?If you have a uterus, you have a 70 to 80% chance of developing uterine fibroids at some point in your lifetime. Don’t worry, most uterine fibroids are asymptomatic and only cause...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the great literal and figurative pains in this world. If you’ve ever had a UTI, then you know how painful they can be. Not to mention inconvenient.The first...

The What and Why of Period LeakagePeriod leakage.You are not alone.In fact, there are two types of women: those who have had a leakage incident those who will have a leakage incident. Frankly, I consider...

Menstrual Cup Leaks - Oh No!You’ve finally made the decision to leave tampons and cloth pads behind you in favor of an eco-friendly, clean alternative. Congratulations!Unfortunately, the blissfully leak-free experience you anticipated doesn’t appear to...

Endometriosis: Facts, Symptoms, and PreventionAccording to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, 176 million women have endometriosis, with one in 10 suffering in the United States alone - but innumerable impacted women leave their doctors' offices...

Period Pains: Why We Cramp (and What to Do) Each person’s experience with having periods is unique. Some might have lighter periods while others have heavier ones. Some might have shorter periods while others have...

How Long Does a Period Last?Are you one of those people who has their period for just two or three days?I’ve been praying all my life to be you.My cycle is slightly different. I start...

How do you know those sessions with your therapist are paying off? Until recently, there was no definitive way—but that’s all changing with Kip, an app created by Ti Zhao and Erin Frey. In this...