The minute a woman becomes pregnant, people start throwing all sort of advice – some accurate, some not – her way from not being able to ... Read More
Womens Health
8 Stress-Related Health Problems: Know The Signs
Today, everyone seems to have an increased amount of stress, whether it is due to the economy, their job, layoff or family relationships and ... Read More
Are These IUD Symptoms Normal?
Q: I'm experiencing pregnancy symptoms with my IUD - is that normal? - Y.R. A: An IUD is an Intrauterine Device that is T shaped and ... Read More
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Birth Control
When it comes to birth control options, there usually isn’t a whole lot of discussion that goes on between women and their doctors and it’s ... Read More
Surprising Early Warning Signs Of Stroke In Women
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in women, but many are unaware of warning signs and symptoms that are unique to ... Read More
Diabetes & Pregnancy: How To Lower Your Risks Of Complications
If you’re a woman and you’re a diabetic, then you’ve probably heard at some point that if you should decide to become pregnant, it would be ... Read More
Ask About Me: How Well Do You Know Your Vagina?
“Down there,” “you know…that,” “womanhood” or “this area” are some of the vague or slang expressions we use when referring to or speaking ... Read More
The Stories Black Women Do Not Tell: Unveiling The Masks We Wear
Do you ever stop long enough to hear that voice inside? That voice inside, that knows your truth, may sound something like this: Looking ... Read More
“I Thought I Was The Only One…”: 5 Strange But Common Period Symptoms
Being a woman is not easy! In fact, that’s an understatement. From childbirth to walking around all day long in six-inch heels, it’s pretty ... Read More
Take Charge Of Your Reproductive Health: Be The Conversation Starter!
Are you thinking about having children in the future? Well, it is never too early to start a conversation with your doctor about your ... Read More
The “S” On My Chest Is for Self-Care, Not Superwoman
Black Superwoman Syndrome isn’t really a syndrome, but it does present certain key features of a “dis-order” of behaviors that have ... Read More
From Shaming To Surgery: Stop Looking For The “Picture Perfect” Vulva
It never fails. Each day that I choose to casually scroll down my social media profiles I am bombarded with a dozen memes at a time, varying ... Read More