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When Sex Hurts
January 14, 2022
Sex is supposed to be fun, intimate, respectful, exciting, and – most of all – pleasurable. When sex hurts, it is impossible to have a healthy sex life or embrace that part of yourself. Painful or uncomfortable sex shuts down […]
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Fertility Fact Quiz: Sex, Hot Tubs and Smoking
October 08, 2021
True or False? This, Not That, Will/Won’t Get You Pregnant What you know (or don’t know) can hurt you if you’re trying to conceive, so we created a Fertility Fact Quiz to test your knowledge (and debunk some misinformation): Sexual […]
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Guys! 6 Tips to Improve Your Sperm Count
November 05, 2019
So often, articles about conception and fertility are geared towards women – especially when it comes to common conditions such as endometriosis or PCOS, which are leading causes of infertility. This time, we’re here to let men know there […]
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9 Signs You Should Consider Infertility Testing
May 21, 2019
Tired of Seeing Another Negative Pregnancy Test? Here are 9 signs it may be time to consult with a fertility specialist for infertility testing. It’s better to find out sooner, rather than later, if your pregnancy will require any type […]
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5 Steps to Take After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
October 01, 2018
A breast cancer diagnosis comes in many different forms. Sometimes, its months after you discover a lump that you assume is “nothing serious.” Other times, it comes as a complete shock when you get the results from a routine mammogram. […]
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2 Truths and a Lie Debunking Baby Making Myths
September 25, 2014
The female reproductive realm has always held a bit of mystery, especially as a result of cultural taboos that have made talking about or learning about the realities of reproduction nearly impossible for many women. As a result, there are […]
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5 of Our Favorite Pregnancy Apps
September 04, 2014
Pregnancy is about as original and authentic as it gets; it’s the quintessential expression of the human life form. Even so, pregnancy is not immune to the technological revolution and there are countless apps designed for those who want to […]
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Top 5 Period Myths Busted
July 21, 2014
Women’s issues – especially those pertaining to reproduction – have been considered taboo for decades. Even in today’s western culture, where tampon commercials are shown on mainstream TV, there is still a whole lot of embarrassment (and, dare we say […]
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5 Important Questions to Ask Your OB/GYN Before Pregnancy
June 17, 2014
One of the reasons we feel annual OB/GYN exams are so important (besides obvious health reasons) is that they provide the opportunity to get to know your doctor better and to be comfortable with her as you move through the various stages […]