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Women fake orgasms to boost men’s masculinity, study shows

Women who make more money than their male partners are twice as likely to fake orgasms.

Updated Aug. 10, 2022
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6 signs it’s time to talk to your doctor about your period symptoms

Experts share the red flags to look for when it comes to your menstrual cycle.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
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10 common fibroids myths, dispelled by an ObGyn

You may be unfamiliar with uterine fibroids, yet 70 to 80% of women will develop fibroids by the time they are 50 years old. 

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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5 ways to optimize your health before pregnancy, according to an OBGYN

A step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for fertility success.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?

Having the ability to do your own ultrasounds at home means you could take immediate action when those all-too-common pregnancy fears strike.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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How employers can recognize menopause in the workplace

We are stuck in a place where women’s health topics are seen as taboo and unfit to discuss, especially in a workplace setting. It's time to change the conversation.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022
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Women’s bodies aren’t open for judgment

Will we ever just let women be? Will we ever be able to move about the world in our uniquely amazing bodies without the judgments and criticisms and critiques?

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Is a D&C an abortion? Experts weigh in on miscarriage care post-Roe

It depends on whether there are fetal heart tones.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
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This TikTok perfectly sums up the controversy over menstrual leave in the workplace

In theory, these policies deserve all the applause. But in practice? They could do more harm than good.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know

Even if you decide to get inked while breastfeeding, many tattoo parlors may discourage it to avoid liability.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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Both women and men can benefit from acupuncture when trying to conceive

Experts share how acupuncture can help cue your body for fertility.

Updated Nov. 07, 2022
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Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment

This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.

Updated Apr. 25, 2025
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How likely is it to get a blood clot from birth control? Here’s what we know

Hailey Bieber says birth control contributed to her recent mini-stroke.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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I had an abortion at 21. I have never wanted to tell my story—until now

This isn’t how I wanted to put this story into the world. But after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I need people to understand.

Updated Jun. 30, 2022
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To the woman deciding what to do after a traumatic pregnancy or birth

"I know how tremendously isolating this experience is and how many judgements, questions or opinions you have faced and will face."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade—what happens now?

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially voted on the future of Roe v. Wade.

Updated Aug. 08, 2023
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Here’s why we need an expanded definition of infertility

Fertility care often leaves out LGBTQ+ people and single women. An expert shares how to make it more inclusive.

Updated May. 31, 2023
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