Educating yourself about various STDs/STIs is crucial if you plan on being sexually active. The more you know about them, the easier it is to avoid them in the first place, recognize signs/symptoms of them, and feel confident that you understand the resources available to you if you need testing, vaccines, or other treatment. Keep reading to learn about Human Papillomavirus. Human Papillomavirus is very common. Human papillomavirus is also called HPV for short.  What is Human Papillomavirus?/Is Human Papillomavirus viral or … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Incontinence. It's a seldom-discussed topic.  But it affects nearly HALF of women over the age of 50, to some degree.It doesn't just affect the aging population, though. Women often experience some incontinence after childbirth, too.You may be coping by using special undergarments, limiting fluid intake, avoiding certain activities, and even modifying your wardrobe. It may even be affecting your quality of life. What else can you do? Maybe you feel embarrassed by it, but you should know that there are treatment options! So, speak … [Read more...] about What Can You Do About Urinary Incontinence?

One of the most common mental health concerns for many women is postpartum depression. But how do you know if you're experiencing postpartum depression, or if it's just "baby blues"?Here are the telltale signs... Baby Blues:- Last up to 2 weeks after birth- Include mild mood swings Postpartum Depression: - Lasts longer than 2 weeks- Includes ongoing feelings of anger, isolation, guilt, worry, and overwhelm- Interrupts daily living- Can interfere with eating, sleeping, and caring for baby- Can make it difficult to bond with baby If … [Read more...] about What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)?