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Did you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)? A movement to raise awareness about sexual assault began in the 1970s, and in 2001 this month was first officially recognized. As women, the importance of the sexual assault conversation cannot be understated as we experience significantly higher rates of sexual assault than men (though…
Spring cleaning is not a new notion, it dates back thousands of years with roots in religious and cultural traditions. In the 19th century, Spring cleaning evolved into the practice we recognize today. With the sun finally coming out, inviting the warmer weather of spring, people used this as an opportunity to open their windows…
Let’s be real—period pain is the worst. One minute you’re fine, and the next, your uterus is staging a full-blown rebellion. While popping a painkiller is an option, sometimes you want a more natural way to ease the cramps. The good news? There are plenty of at-home remedies that can help! Here are some of…
February is National Self Check Month. This month is to raise awareness for self-checking for early detection of potential health issues. Self-Checking is especially important for women, as many health problems can lie dormant or undetected in a woman’s body, and early detection can save lives. In honor of National Self-Check Month, here’s our comprehensive…
We often associate insulin with blood sugar and diabetes, but it also plays a key role in regulating hormones that impact women’s reproductive health. Insulin resistance, a condition where cells become less responsive to insulin, can eventually lead to Type 2 diabetes and significantly affect hormonal balance. Let’s explore how both impact women’s health. Understanding…
Early Pregnancy Testing: What is it exactly? Not to be confused with determining a pregnancy, early pregnancy testing is done after a pregnancy has been confirmed, wherein a sample of your blood is taken to detect several conditions, such as gender, Down syndrome, and Trisomy. The medical field has made great strides in early detection….
We often think of breast cancer with minimal concern, but taking steps now can significantly reduce your risk in the future. As young adults, we are learning how to build habits that will shape our long-term health. Incorporating preventable measures into your lifestyle today can make a big difference. So, with that, here are some…
The Early Sign: My First Symptom When I was eight years old, I experienced my first HS symptom: a boil almost the size of a golf ball on my left thigh. This boil had been growing for quite some time, and the more it grew, the more pressure and pain I felt. Soon, walking became…
Food insecurity. You might have heard the term before but may not know exactly what it means. According to the USDA, food insecurity- not to be mistaken as ‘hunger’- is defined as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.”And if that wasn’t complicated enough to understand, here is…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a topic that might not always come up in everyday conversation, but it’s important for every woman to understand. Human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. It’s estimated that around 80% of sexually active women will contract at least one strain of human papillomavirus…
