After losing her mother to breast cancer at 14 years old, Lorraine Gibson lived with the fear of the "pink elephant in the room," unable to ... Read More
Womens Health
Experts Recommend All Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40
Experts recommend that women at least consider starting breast cancer screening once they turn 40. Now a new study suggests that is ... Read More
Superfood: Maca + Recipes
Maca, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii, is a root plant native to the Andes mountains of Peru. Maca is packed with vitamins and ... Read More
TikToker Says Her Nipple Fell Off While Breastfeeding
Going through motherhood can be a rewarding experience for some women. However, being a mother to a newborn child comes with its own set of ... Read More
Egg Freezing: The Facts
The technology surrounding family planning gets more and more advanced by the year. Oöcyte cryopreservation, otherwise known as egg ... Read More
Breast Pain Doesn’t Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram
While anyone can experience breast pain, don't panic: It's rarely cancer. Penn State Health offers some reassurance about what might ... Read More
What Are ‘Dense’ Breasts & Why Are They Increasing Your Risk For Breast Cancer?
Physician and head of breast cancer therapy at New Jersey's Overlook Medical Center Bonni Guerin, M.D., tells SELF that around half of all ... Read More
6 Common Sex-Related Injuries
As much as we love sex, it undoubtedly comes with more risks than any other physical activity that we can engage in, even if you haven't ... Read More
Think Twice Before Getting Another Powder Dip Manicure!
We know how frustrating it is to sit in the nail salon for hours, painstakingly waiting until your manicurist has completed your full set ... Read More
Endometriosis vs. Endometrial Cancer: What All Black Women Need To Know
We share tips about what to wear, who to date, etc, but when it comes to health, many life-saving tips go unnoticed. Here, we take time to ... Read More
Happy Healing: Five Things You’ll Need Postpartum
When I gave birth to my first child, I had a vaginal delivery and I did not take an epidural. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done and I ... Read More
Uterus Cleaning: 3 Herbs To Detox Your Uterus
Many herbs can be used to stimulate and detox your uterus, improve its tone and ease menstrual or menopausal symptoms. Here are 3 herbs that ... Read More