…we walk into a doctor’s office. We go deep into topics most platforms won’t touch—from the real effects of birth control, to the way neurodivergent women are failed by traditional…
What Are STIs and How to Prevent Them
…of barrier methods that can reduce STI transmission (birth control or IUDs are contraceptives but don’t protect you against STIs) Water-based and silicone lubes (won’t break down condoms or diaphragms)…
New Guidelines for Pap Smears
…birth control or if you develop symptoms of post-birth control syndrome. While the new guidelines do mean less repeat paps, women should continue see their health care practitioner on an…
Why Is My Vagina Itchy? How to Relieve Vaginal Itching
…inhibits the growth of candida (yeast). However, a change in pH caused by the overuse of antibiotics, blood sugar dysregulation, hormonal birth control, and other factors creates the perfect condition…
Comprehensive Guide to PCOS Skincare: Expert Strategies for Radiant, Clear Skin
…even birth control pills that impact how your body makes hormones. Oral contraceptive pills can lower androgen production and increase sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), which will also lower testosterone….
What Is a TSH Lab Test? Decode the Thyroid Numbers Your Doctor Overlooked
…of hypothyroidism in women and how to test for it. How birth control pills and estrogen therapy can raise thyroid-binding globulin, making your thyroid hormone less available. The powerful link…
The Anxiety Hormone Connection
…quick. Jump squats, walking, lunging…heck, even kicking can help your body move through the stress. Focus on Your Breath. Notice I said focus, not control. Trying to control your breath…
14 Health Benefits of NAC (N-Acetylcysteine)
…be disrupted by birth control pills, which may lead to dysbiosis (an imbalance of gut bacteria). And NAC isn’t just beneficial for gut health—it can have a positive impact on…
Getting Pregnant With PCOS
…a woman the birth control pills to control symptoms. But once the pill is stopped, symptoms resume. Sometimes, the pill is discontinued in anticipation of becoming pregnant. Unfortunately for many…