I was in the clinic the day Roe v. Wade was overturned. I was either inserting an IUD, treating another case of chlamydia or ordering breast imaging after finding a nut-like lump during a routine breast exam. Perhaps I had just finished counseling a woman about what to expect after taking her medical abortion pills. … Read more
When it comes to body parts, there’s no shortage of products designed to keep the vaginal area feel fresh and clean. There are “feminine wipes” that claim to be more refreshing than toilet paper and skin care that costs more because it is packaged in feminine colors and has floral scents. But misunderstandings about feminine … Read more
With summer now here, Brits will be jet-setting across the world to bask in some very overdue sunshine. But Jaanki Kotecha, Pharmacist Independent Prescriber at Hello Eve, warns of three surprisingly common mishaps you may make while holidaying abroad – and these especially apply to women. Speaking exclusively with The Express, she said: “Your long-awaited … Read more
Daisy Ridley is opening up about her experience with Graves’ disease for the first time. The British actor, best known for her portrayal of Rey in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, spoke at length about her diagnosis in an interview with Women’s Health published Tuesday. She first sought medical attention when she began experiencing symptoms … Read more
WASHINGTON ― Well, JD Vance has really stepped in it. Three months before the U.S. general election, he has pissed off a massive and unlikely voting bloc: the so-called childless cat ladies. They are Democrats and Republicans. Some are in their 20s, some their 70s, and some in between. They are stepparents, adoptive parents and … Read more
Growing up, Fawzia al-Otaibi and her two sisters, Manahel and Maryam, yearned for a different life. Coming from a conservative family and going to school in Saudi Arabia, they chafed against the rules and restrictions imposed on them. When given the chance they would challenge them, to the irritation of teachers who said they were … Read more
If you like to crank up the heating when you’re in your home or in the shower – and love to get cosy with an electric blanket meanwhile the man you live with does not, there is a good reason for it. Reacting to a video where a woman preferred the hot setting in the … Read more
The NHS has issued a warning about a common condition that can lead to a variety of symptoms which many may not be familiar with. According to their website, if you experience abdominal pain along with other symptoms, it’s advisable to consult your GP about fibroids. These non-cancerous growths develop in or around the uterus. … Read more
When it comes to health and exposure concerns, tampons are particularly concerning as the skin of the vagina has a higher potential for chemical absorption than skin elsewhere on the body, according to Futurity. However, researchers believe that despite this, tampons are still woefully under-studied and, in fact, a new study has revealed that millions … Read more
The human body has sophisticated defenses against the deposition of calcium minerals that stiffen heart tissues, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators at UCLA Health and the University of Texas at Austin found in a new study that provides the first detailed, step-by-step documentation of how calcification progresses. “Heart disease is the … Read more
