reproductive health

Living with endometriosis can be a challenging journey, often marked by frustratingly long wait times, dismissive attitudes, and a lack of comprehensive care. Many individuals with endometriosis have shared their stories of struggling to be heard and understood within the healthcare system. These experiences highlight the current gaps in the assessment and treatment of this […]

It’s cervical awareness month, so let’s talk about HPV – the most common STI infecting about 80% of people who are sexually active. Despite it being so common, many of us were not taught much about it. We know about the recommendations for regular cervical screening, but without information about what HPV is, many are

It’s Uterine Fibroid Awareness Day! So let’s talk about it.  Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths that develop in the uterus. They are relatively common, affecting millions worldwide. These benign tumors can vary in size, ranging from small, undetectable ones to large masses that can distort the shape of the uterus. Fibroids

75% of people with vulvas have had a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their life with between 6-10% having recurrent infections. With this comes an increase in self-medication. It’s pretty easy to run to your local pharmacy or Walmart at the first sign of itching or redness and grab some over-the-counter meds. Sometimes

For a long time, we’ve been conditioned to think that our desire to have sex should just appear out of thin air. You look at your partner and all of a sudden you want to rip their clothes off… This is called spontaneous desire. Many of us can think of a time we have experienced

I was on my very first podcast, and it a good one. We took a deep dive into sexual health from a holistic lens. We speak on the connection between mental and physical health as it relates to arousal and desire, the role of our hormones, and ways to expand your medical team to ensure

TW: discussion about sexual assault Have you ever been really in the mood for sex, but struggled with lubrication or getting physically aroused? This is an extremely common experience for people with vulvas (and really anyone) called arousal non-concordance. If you haven’t heard of this term, it’s time you learned about it and told everyone

I think for many of us, if not all of us, these two terms have been used interchangeably at some point in our lives. Are they different? Does it matter? YES, and YES! Over the next few shorter blogs, I’m going to be breaking down the differences, their role in the sexual response cycle and

Did you know that tissue on the vagina and vulva can absorb fluids at a higher rate than the skin? This is why the ingredients of things you are putting in and around the area matter. A big issue lies in the regulation of these products. Tampons, pads, and most personal lubricants are considered medical

Unwanted pain during sex (whether that means self-pleasure or partnered) sucks, I know. It can affect your sexual desire and satisfaction, self-confidence, relationships, and overall quality of life. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as many as 75% of people with vaginas experience pain during sex at some point in their lives.