Alcohol use is on the rise among US women, and the statistics are, shall we say, sobering. Alcohol use disorder, or AUD, has increased by an astonishing 84% over the past decade, and women are also drinking at earlier ages than men, with 32% of female high school students consuming alcohol compared to 26% of […]
“Gimme a head with hair. Long, beautiful hair. Shining, gleaming. Streaming, flaxen, waxen.” This song lyric from the ‘60s musical Hair sums it up quite nicely. For women, our hair is our crowning glory. But as we age, we may notice changes to our hair – it may begin to thin where we want it (our
Our sex drive will fluctuate throughout our lives and having a different sex drive than your partner is a lot more common than you think. Mismatched libidos mean one person in the relationship has a higher desire for sex than the other person. Here is your ultimate guide to handle the sex drive discrepancy. Types
STIs are a fact of life, and though discussing them is uncomfortable, not doing so is downright dangerous. One in five people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). And the numbers are climbing. In 2021, the CDC reported increasing rates of STIs for the sixth year running. To help you be prepared,
We have all experienced pain during sex at some point in our lives. Painful sex can be the result of not enough lubrication or just a bad angle. However, 10%-20% of women will experience dyspareunia which is recurrent pain during or after sexual intercourse. What causes painful sex? Not enough lubrication Having sex when there’s not enough lubrication
There is a lot of misinformation about the vagina and vulva out there. So, we put together some facts about the vagina and vulva so you know fact from fiction. The vagina and the vulva are different The vagina has become a popular umbrella term for female genitalia, but our intimate area has many different parts. The
More people today are delaying starting a family. A result? It’s becoming increasingly common for women to give birth past age 35, which healthcare professionals define as a “geriatric” pregnancy or advanced maternal age. Though an outdated term that can carry negative connotations, giving birth past your mid-30s does bring additional risks to mother and
Yes, the orgasm gap is real. The orgasm gap describes the disparity women face in heterosexual relationships when it comes to the number of orgasms they experience in relation to their male counterparts. Is this because of a lack of knowledge of female anatomy? Is this because we have grown accustomed to not having them? Rachel
The 20’s and 30’s are peak reproductive years for women and taking care of your reproductive health during these years is important. Reproductive health is often a reflection of overall health, and conversely, problems with reproductive health can lead to potentially serious general health complications. Following are some guidelines for ensuring robust sexual health and
If you’re like many of us when we get sick, you may have turned to Google for answers. And if you suffer from vaginal or vulvar itching or burning, you may have stumbled across something called lichen sclerosus. But just what is this condition? And how do you know if you may have it? Recently,
You may have noticed it on your favorite Instagram influencer or on a beauty ad at your local drugstore – perfectly shaped, full eyebrows that were created using something called microblading. So what exactly is this procedure, and what do we need to know about it? In this article, we’ll dive into this cosmetic trend
Urban myths about the vagina are widespread and a common part of the taboo that often surrounds the female body. Here, we break down what’s true and what’s not about these ubiquitous vaginal myths, so you can feel less ashamed and more empowered about this life-giving part of your body. 6 Common Vaginal Myths to