Hormonal Birth Control
What are the signs Plan B didn’t work? Emergency contraception explained.
Emergency contraception works by either preventing the uniting of sperm and egg, preventing implantation into the uterine lining, or both.
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Bridgette Holmes, CNM
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Bridgette is an actively practicing certified nurse-midwife with a special interest in increasing reproductive health literacy.
Your Vagina
Vaginal discharge color guide: What do the different colors mean?
The color of your vaginal discharge will change throughout your menstrual cycle and depending on your reproductive life stage
Puberty
Signs your period is coming for the first time and how to prepare
Your body may give you a few clues as to when your period is going to start.
Menopause and Perimenopause
Perimenopause, menopause and libido: Tips for people who want to improve their sex drive
Many women found that their libidos improved after menopause
PCOS
Everything you need to know about depression, anxiety, and PCOS
People with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety
Mind, mood & emotions
Can stress affect your period?
Everyone experiences stress, and for many it’s not an enjoyable experience.
Bleeding
What is spotting? Common causes and how to track it
How, when, and why does spotting happen? Is it different than light bleeding before and after your period?
Your Vagina
Vaginal discharge: Why does it change and what does it mean?
What is "normal" vaginal discharge? Everything you need to know, from color, to consistency, to odor.