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Did you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)? A movement to raise awareness about sexual assault began in the 1970s, and in 2001 this month was first officially recognized. As women, the importance of the sexual assault conversation cannot be understated as we experience significantly higher rates of sexual assault than men (though…
Spring break is a time for relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re heading to a beach spring break destination, exploring a new city, or taking a wellness retreat, your safety should always be a priority. Many spring break travel spots can pose risks, especially for women traveling solo or in groups. To ensure a…
Let’s be real—period pain is the worst. One minute you’re fine, and the next, your uterus is staging a full-blown rebellion. While popping a painkiller is an option, sometimes you want a more natural way to ease the cramps. The good news? There are plenty of at-home remedies that can help! Here are some of…
February is National Self Check Month. This month is to raise awareness for self-checking for early detection of potential health issues. Self-Checking is especially important for women, as many health problems can lie dormant or undetected in a woman’s body, and early detection can save lives. In honor of National Self-Check Month, here’s our comprehensive…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and while it’s not a topic we often discuss, it’s more common than you might think. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year—and sadly, over 4,000 lose their lives to this disease. This isn’t meant to scare…
Every January, we come together for Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens in far-off places. In the United States, approximately 71% of trafficking victims are women and girls. For January, we’re highlighting Human Trafficking…
When considering different forms of birth control on your reproductive health journey, it’s important to be informed and aware of possible side effects. Can birth control affect your mental health? With recent studies showing a connection between mental health and hormonal birth control, many women are using birth control options that do not have hormones,…
Once upon a time, women were led to believe that just by kissing a boy, they could get pregnant. Thankfully, modern times have allowed women to become more informed of the different ways in which pregnancy is possible thereby disputing this age-old warning. (Although, humorously, this tactic is still used to keep young girls from…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a topic that might not always come up in everyday conversation, but it’s important for every woman to understand. Human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. It’s estimated that around 80% of sexually active women will contract at least one strain of human papillomavirus…
Nothing is more frustrating than coming out of your OB-GYN appointment with more questions than when you came in. It’s the unfortunate truth that feeling unheard and unseen by your doctor is becoming more and more normal. Shockingly, studies reveal that 1/5 women feel that a healthcare provider ignored or dismissed their symptoms, and 17%…
