If you are one of the many women who found themselves on the birth control pill at a young age for any reason other than pregnancy prevention (cramps, heavy bleeding, PMS, acne, “regulating cycles”), you might find that when you’re ready to come off the pill, all of those issues come back.* Not only is… Read More
Suffering from big, painful, red, irritated bumps along your chin, jawline, and on your cheeks? Your cystic acne might not only feel unsightly, but it could also point to an underlying medication condition—PCOS. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is a hormonal condition that can affect more than just your ovaries and it could… Read More
When you hear the word “libido,” what comes to mind? Just how it’s connected to a drive to have sex? While, yes, libido is the scale we use for how interested you are in sex, there are also many other reasons to consider what a low libido might mean for you. In general, we examine… Read More
I see a lot of women who are “doing all the right things” when it comes to weight loss. They’re making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, drinking lot of water, attempting to moderate their stress levels—but their goal of weight loss just isn’t happening. It can often feel frustrating to not know where to turn… Read More
Despite what Midol commercials might have told you since you got your first period, menstrual cramps are not the norm when it comes to an ideal cycle. Yep, you heard us right. Painful cramping does NOT have to be part of your monthly cycle. Why Your Period is Painful Let’s start at the beginning. Every… Read More