Sexual health & wellness
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Pretty much everyone you know has had HPV
And you've probably had it too
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Periods & vaginal health
What is your vagina supposed to smell like?
Hint: not flowers!
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Demystifying trich, the super common STI you’ve never heard of
Everything you need to know about this curable STI
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
Just diagnosed with an STI? Here’s how to stop freaking out
It’s time to say goodbye to STI stigma
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Periods & vaginal health
What to do when sex hurts
Dyspareunia, or pain during sex, is more common than you might think
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Health care
Racism in family planning care
Here’s what we can all do to break the cycle
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Health care
The art of being a difficult (aka empowered) patient
How to practice medical self-advocacy to get the care you need
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Health care
I experienced racial bias in my postpartum care
It matters how providers talk to women of color about birth control
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Health care
My doctor almost sterilized me without telling me
How bias can compromise our health care
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Health care
Can you get quality health care as a Black, disabled person?
Spoiler alert: yes, you can, but it’s really, really hard
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Health care
Well-woman visits: 6 things you should know
Because we want you well for National Women’s Health Week and beyond.
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Health care
Behind the white lab coat: A who’s who guide to medical professionals
If you’ve ever been unclear about who exactly is responsible for what when it comes to health care, this guide is for you.
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