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Back to School: Your Campus Safety Checklist

The summer days are coming to an end, and the excitement of a new school year is quickly approaching. It’s time to get back into our routines with classes, late-night study sessions, and club meetings. But even with our busy new schedules coming up, let’s not forget about how we can keep ourselves safe and…

Summer Yeast Infections: Burning Like House of the Dragon?

Summer is in full swing, and while we all love the sunshine and beach days, there’s a less glamorous side to the season that we need to talk about: yeast infections. Yes, those pesky, uncomfortable infections that can make your life feel like a scene from House of the Dragon, with your pee being the…

What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

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…

Should You Have Multiple Sexual Partners?

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…

Bumble’s Celibacy Ad Is a Big Fail

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…

Why Is the Black Maternal Mortality Rate So High?

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…

Why Getting Tested for STDs/STIs is Essential

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…

My Struggle Living with Endometriosis

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…

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

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 Unplanned C-Section Story

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…