Check out our recent blog posts and press releases to stay up to date on our work, meet our partners, learn about the latest trends in social change and celebrate key milestones with us.
Today, hormonal imbalances, anxiety and depression, and other health concerns are trending topics in women’s health. These issues increasingly affect many women, and doctors often advise them to lose weight, take antidepressants, or use hormonal contraceptives as treatment options. But what if these issues were tied together for some women? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is…
In a world that is defining and redefining relationships and sexuality, having multiple sexual partners has become more mainstream. Should you have multiple sexual partners? If you’re young, it may seem liberating to have multiple sexual partners, but it’s important to consider sexual health, boundaries, and your emotional well-being. Consider Your Own Personal Boundaries and…
It’s 2024, and women are still being pressured or judged for choosing not to have sex. And by a dating app that claims to empower women? Which fraternity brother wrote this ad campaign, and where were the women on the Bumble marketing team to fix this before it was marketed across the U.S.? Bumble’s celibacy…
Despite medical advancements, Black women in the United States continue to face an alarming reality. According to a study done by the CDC, Black women are 2.6 times more likely to suffer from maternal death than non-Hispanic white women. The maternal mortality rate for Black women also accounted for 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births…
Should I get tested for STDs/STIs? If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases is essential for your health. Each year, the United States reports more than 20 million cases of STIs/STDs, with a disproportionate impact on women. From chlamydia to gonorrhea and syphilis to HIV/AIDS, these infections pose serious risks to…
During my first period, my dad wanted to take me to the hospital. I was in middle school when I had my first period. This was my first experience with menstrual cramps. I remember laying in my parent’s bed crying and clutching my abdomen. Since this was my first period, neither of them knew what…
Are you experiencing symptoms of pregnancy? Are you and your significant other trying to conceive? You might wonder, “When should I take a pregnancy test?” We understand the anticipation that comes with a missed period or pregnancy symptoms. Whether you are anxious, excited, or both, knowing when to take a home pregnancy test is crucial…
My Plan Was a Home Birth… It was 1:30 in the morning. I was at home with a midwife and doula because my birth plan was to have a home birth, but this is not how this story ends. A c-section was never part of the plan. I had already been in labor for almost…
