Performing your own breast exams is pretty high on the awkward list for most women, so many either forget or just avoid them. However, doing a monthly breast self-exam (BSE) is actually really important. In […]
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Yet Another Study Showing Why You Shouldn’t Douche
There are so many reasons not to douche. For starters, douching can cause an overgrowth of bacteria which can lead to a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. It can also push any infection you already […]
Don’t Become a Statistic: Do Your Breast Self-Exam Now in Less Than 5 Minutes
We’ve all been told the importance of checking our bodies every month for signs of breast cancer, but not very many of us do—or even know how. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer […]
“I Forgot to Take My Birth Control! What Should I Do?”
First, you can breathe. That’s right breath – big breath in, big breath out. There’s no need to panic if you’ve missed a day (or even two) of your birth control pills. You can usually […]