The Importance of HIV Testing for a Healthier Tomorrow
Rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have declined in recent years, bringing us closer to the possibility of a world more liberated from the impacts of the disease. Still, an estimated 1.2 million people in the U.S. alone currently have HIV, and up to 13% don’t...
Standard Breastfeeding Positions for Newborns
For anyone who’s never done it, breastfeeding might seem as if it should come easily from the start. In reality, it’s more like a dance: although you and your little partner know what to do, it takes time to establish a rhythm together. Just as there are many types of...
Addressing Healthy Gynecologic Aging: What You Need to Know at 45+
Donning a paper gown and finagling your feet into stirrups probably isn’t your idea of fun, and it may sound even less appealing as you age. We get it! But seeing your gynecologist remains important even after your reproductive years have ended, and continuing to come...
Is Your Period Worse in the Summer? Here’s How to Manage Your Cycle in the Heat
When the air is heavy with heat and humidity, everything tends to feel a little less pleasant. But is it possible that your period might indeed be more intense in the summer? While there’s limited data on how heat affects menstrual cycles, what we do know is that it’s...