Gretchen, a 30-year-old from Santa Monica, had suffered from excruciating cramps and pelvic pain for years. Then, about five years ago, she was diagnosed with endometriosis — a painful condition where tissue that makes up the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. She tried everything to soothe the pain ― ibuprofen, topical CBD oils, even smoking weed…
As we continue to await news of the royal baby, the speculation over Meghan Markle’s birth plan is rampant. And as rumors swirl that she and Prince Harry may be planning a home birth, that practice has come under increased scrutiny. The rumors have spurred a conversation about the risks of home births, and the…
Only then can you bring your baby into the world. Cervical dilation sounds pretty intense, but if you are in labor, it’s going to happen. The question is, how do you know if you’re dilated and ready to deliver your baby? The cervix is a magical structure, able to stay thick and strong, and then practically…
Waiting for your period to end can be the worst. I remember being in my teens aggressively sucking on lemons and trying every other bizarre “home remedy” in the book (aka questionable old wives’ tales found on the internet) that promised to abruptly end my period in time for a highly anticipated date. But impatiently…
It’s that time of the month again: you got your period. While some women might find a visit from Aunt Flo to be one of sacred femininity, others might think “not so much” as their menses brings on intense side effects, like cramping, abdominal and breast pain, and mood swings. And then, of course, there are…
Being pregnant can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. You can’t wait to pick out names and nursery décor, but you’ve likely also fallen into the black hole of Google, researching everything that touches your skin to make sure it won’t cause harm to your baby. And while most of the hair, skin, and makeup…
PCOS and Depression: Too Often, They Go Hand-in-Hand I’m sending a huge “Thank You!” to Lauren Ash for sharing her story about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and her battle with depression that could have taken her life. I had to pleasure of meeting Lauren last month. She and I spent much of two days together, working…
How Women Can Use Cannabis Edibles Safely In a study that is getting tons of press but really shouldn’t have surprised anyone, Andrew Monte, MD, PhD, of University of Colorado Anschutz, and his co-authors showed that although only about 0.3% of the THC sold in Colorado dispensaries is sold as edibles, these same edibles account…
Exploring with props, tools, and toys is a perfectly normal part of a healthy sex life, and it’s totally natural to enhance your sexual experience with products designed to do so. But some commonly used products during sex can be potentially unsafe — or downright dangerous — for your body, leading to skin irritation or other health problems. INSIDER…
Artificial Sweeteners Actually Promote Weight Gain With the overwhelming majority of Americans overweight and obese, it’s not surprising that a huge percentage of the population chooses sweeteners for their food and beverages which incorporate non-nutritive (non-caloric) substances. These are ingredients which are essentially sugar substitutes and contain no calories. For many years, the rallying cry…
