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Let’s talk about female masturbation
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Let’s talk about female masturbation

We know this to be true: masturbating is a completely healthy and natural act. But even with this so-called masturbation resurgence, the topic still remains shrouded in stigma and silence, especially with young women. So, without further ado, we’re going to delve into the world of masturbation and talk through why people masturbate, the truly amazing health benefits, have a candid look at the negative side effects, and even offer up a bit of a “how-to” guide if you’re brand new to masturbation. 

5/24/2023 • 4 minutes

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So what’s the deal with sex and UTIs?
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So what’s the deal with sex and UTIs?

Can you get a urinary tract infection (UTI) from sex? Is it true that not peeing after sex can increase your chances? Answers to these questions can be a bit confusing. To better understand, let's investigate what exactly a UTI is. 

5/23/2023 • 2 minutes

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Why you shouldn't ignore shortness of breath
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Why you shouldn't ignore shortness of breath

It’s a scary experience to feel as though you are struggling to breathe or can’t breathe. Even when it’s momentary, and you think you know the cause, it might be worth discussing with your primary care provider. So, what is shortness of breath?

5/18/2023 • 3 minutes

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Does pineapple actually change the taste of your vagina?
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Does pineapple actually change the taste of your vagina?

A few years back, social media mogul Kim Kardashian posted an Instagram of herself holding a can of pineapple juice with the caption “Google the benefits of pineapple juice.” She was alluding to a surprising yet common belief that drinking pineapple juice can make your vagina taste sweeter — one she’s not alone in. 

April 12, 2023 • 3 minutes

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Our fave foods for a healthy vagina
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Our fave foods for a healthy vagina

Keeping your vagina happy and healthy all starts with how you nourish your body. Our diet is one way to help manage the all-important microbes and hormones that keep our reproductive systems balanced and thriving. Here are a few key ingredients to maintaining healthy reproductive organs.

Mar 16 • 2 minutes

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UTIs and Urine Culture: What to Know
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UTIs and Urine Culture: What to Know

When your doctor asks you to pee in a cup at your yearly physical, it’s likely for a urinalysis. Urinalysis is more routine than a urine culture and tests for things like urine color and appearance, chemical findings, and microscopic findings. Urinalysis have a higher risk of contamination yielding inaccurate results.

Mar 13 • 3 minutes

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How Hormones Impact Your Skin
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How Hormones Impact Your Skin

It’s not just skin deep. Hormones impact most of our body's functions, including our skin. Three key hormones play an important role in our skin's health throughout our entire lifetime. Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. 

Feb 16 • 3 minutes

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When to worry about breast pain
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When to worry about breast pain

Breast pain occurs for a variety of reasons. How do you know if the discomfort is normal or a sign of a more serious condition like breast cancer? Get to know common reasons for breast pain, types of breast pain, symptoms to watch out for, and some pain management techniques.

Jan 24 • 5 minutes

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How do hormones affect your skin?
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How do hormones affect your skin?

While there’s been a lot of focus on the outward appearance and rejuvenation of skin, there’s more than what meets the eye. It’s not just skin deep. Hormones impact most of our body's functions, including our skin.

Jan 6 • 4 minutes