Your vagina, by nature, has a slight smell. But a strong odor – one that many women describe as “fishy” – could be a sign of infection. Here’s what you need to know about bacterial vaginosis.
A New Hope for Women With Endometriosis Pain?
Elagolix won’t be the right answer for every endometriosis sufferer, but it’s another treatment option that can help ease chronic pelvic pain in women suffering for this painful disease.
Study Suggests Bad Diet May Harm a Woman’s Fertility
An Australian study suggests that too much fast food and not enough fresh fruit can harm a woman’s fertility. But eating well is no ‘magic bullet’ for conception, our expert advises.
Self-Care: 10 Small & Powerful Ways to Celebrate You
What does it mean to celebrate you? It’s a way of thinking, a way of taking care of yourself and your body. Self-care makes us more effective caregivers to our whole family.
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Self-Care or Who Cares? Survey Finds Women Vary Drastically
Do you make time to eat healthy? Hang out with friends? Meditate? The answer, according to a new Cleveland Clinic survey, likely depends on whether you have young kids at home.
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Advice for Women
Women tend to think of self-care as pampering, and to put children, spouse, parents, friends and even pets first. Learning to treat yourself with love, respect, kindness and discipline can transform your life.
Sexual Assault: What You Need to Know About PTSD
If you are experiencing nightmares, anxiety or hopelessness after a sexual assault, you may have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Find out what you need to know and where to get help.
9 Tips to Keep Your Vagina Happy + Healthy
Want a healthy vagina? This organ requires very little care, so less is more. A gynecologist offers tips on what you should (and shouldn’t) do for good vaginal health.
Ladies: Put Yourself at the Top of Your To-do List
You take care of your kids, spouse, parents, BFFs ― even your pets ― before taking care of yourself. Let this serve as a friendly reminder to STOP! Put yourself first.
Fetal Alcohol Disorder May Be Far More Common Than Previously Thought
Most of us know that when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she puts her baby at high risk of developing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. A new study shows that the rate at which children are impacted by these life-long disabilities may be higher than previously estimated.