5 Times You Should Visit a Healthcare Provider in Person
When considering telehealth, you might wonder, “When do I actually need to see a provider in person?” It’s a great question! Telehealth is a fantastic option for many healthcare needs, such as starting or renewing birth control prescriptions, getting tested and treated for
Feeling anxious about your annual exam? Here’s why it’s worth going
Are you feeling uneasy about your annual exam or unsure how often you should be seeing a healthcare provider? You might even be wondering if it’s possible to skip pelvic exams altogether. Understanding what to expect and how to prepare can help ease
8 Thoughtful Ways to Support Your Pregnant Best Friend
Congratulations! Your best friend is pregnant, and you’re about to become an honorary auntie! But before the baby arrives, there are ten months of pregnancy ahead, and your friend will need your support along the way. Every pregnancy is unique, so it’s important
A Complete Guide to Understanding Pregnancy
Pregnancy happens when sperm meets an egg, which typically occurs during unprotected sex. If sperm enters the vagina or comes into contact with the vulva, it can travel into the vagina and possibly lead to pregnancy. While using birth control significantly reduces the
How to Support a Loved One Who’s Trying to Get Pregnant: Advice from a Doula
When you’re focused on preventing pregnancy, it’s easy to forget how challenging it can be for those trying to conceive. If you haven’t been on that journey yourself, you might not know much about what it’s really like, since it’s not a topic
How to Talk About Sexual Health with a New Partner
Are you diving into the dating scene right now? Whether you’re looking for a long-term connection or exploring casual physical relationships, there’s a lot of fun to be had. But with all the excitement, it’s important to handle some tricky conversations, like discussing
7 Sexual Health Services You Can Access from Home
One of the biggest benefits of telehealth is that it lets you handle intimate health matters from the comfort of your home. You can avoid the awkwardness of going to a doctor’s office, explaining why you need to get tested, or even taking
Why We’re Loving Dr. Jennifer Lincoln’s New Book, Let’s Talk About Down There
The internet can be both a blessing and a curse. While it’s great that you can easily find information about sexual health, birth control options, and healthcare providers, it’s also frustrating that anyone can claim to be an expert. That’s why we’re so
How Birth Control Affects Your Period
Hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, and hormonal IUD) and the non-hormonal IUD can affect your period in different ways. Depending on the method you choose, your period might become lighter or heavier, occur more or less frequently, or
Why and How Healthcare Providers Should Obtain Consent During Exams
The internet is both a blessing and a curse. While it’s great to have easy access to sexual health information, birth control options, and healthcare providers, it also means that anyone can claim to be an expert. This is why we’re so grateful