Simple Initimate Skincare Routines for Women
Balance in life and balance in the vagina go hand in hand. The vagina is normally acidic. This sounds pretty scary however it is the preferred pH balance and is perfect for the many protective organisms which all live happily together in the vagina. Anything that disrupts this delicate balance could lead to vaginal misery […]
Sexual Positions and Pregnancy
There are no known Cirque de sole sexual positions that have been medically proven to help get you pregnant but there is a healthy intuition that certain positions improve the fertility footprint in helping the egg and sperm meet up in the fallopian tube. Since the cervix is the gateway into the uterus and fallopian […]
Rainbow V: The Medical Community Needs to Step It Up for LGBT Community
My first priority is giving my patients, not only the best care possible, but the respect and compassion that women need and deserve. I reach out to my LGBT community because they are in the minority, the underdogs in receiving medical care and gainful employment. The National Survey of American Growth suggests that 1.1 percent […]
PMS-Please Make it Stop!
Part of being a woman is experiencing the physical and emotional craziness that happens 1 to 2 weeks before your period. If you are female, you know the 3 to 5 pounds of water retention causing weight gain, bitchiness to all those you love, craving Kit Kat bars and Chinese food and crying like a […]
OBGYN Delivers Insight on Heart Health & Hormones
As an OBGYN for the past 30 years, I feel as though I am on the front line of health care providers who can identify women at risk for heart disease. When you go to see your OBGYN for your yearly exam you can start to learn what your risk factors are for the number […]
Myths Down South
The vagina is complicated let’s face it! It can be a complete mystery to women, and of course, men too! Here are some common myths surrounding the female genitalia that have many women scratching their heads. Talking about the vagina is taboo. More than 45% of women never talk about their vaginal health with anyone, […]
Most Common IUD Myths
IUDs are one of the most effective and convenient birth control options available, but a lot of myths still scare women away. Myth #1: The IUD is not suitable for teens and nulliparous women You may have heard they’re only for older women or those who’ve had kids, but today’s guidance says they’re perfectly safe […]
Menopause Care in 2026: What’s Changed and Why It Matters
More women, more conversations There are now around 64 million American women over 50, and most of them will spend decades of their lives after menopause. That demographic reality, combined with a wave of social media discussion, celebrity openness, podcasts, and better access to telehealth, has brought menopause back into the spotlight in a big […]
Masturbation, Getting to Know Yourself — Really Know Yourself
Let’s be honest, you probably know your own body better than anyone else does. And that’s something to feel really good about. Self-pleasure is yours. It’s one of the few spaces in life where there are no rules, no pressure, and no one else’s needs to worry about. It’s how you learn what you like, […]
Let’s talk HPV
Human papillomavirus is incredibly common and most of us will be exposed at some point. Certain high‑risk strains cause almost all cervical cancers and many anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, and an increasing number of throat (oropharyngeal) cancers, while other strains cause genital warts. Your risk goes up with the number of sexual partners you or […]