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The dangerous myths that prevent me from getting the endometriosis care I need

Why does it rest on women's shoulders to cure ourselves?

Why does it rest on women's shoulders to cure ourselves?

A popular tampon has been recalled after unravelling inside of users' bodies

Um, this is terrifying.

Um, this is terrifying.

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This is Real Life

Paying for Crohn’s disease treatment in America is more stressful than my symptoms

Nausea, vomiting, pain, and fatigue are not great—but my fear that I won't ...

Nausea, vomiting, pain, and fatigue are not great—but my fear that I won't be able to afford medication is arguably much worse.

Food For Thought

The CDC doesn’t want you to eat raw cookie dough this holiday season

Raw flour can contain E. coli.

Raw flour can contain E. coli.

Homemade Eggnog for Christmas

We Have Your Back

I'm working on my sobriety, so I talked to experts about staying sober during the holidays

Navigating this time of year can be especially difficult for those of us av...

Navigating this time of year can be especially difficult for those of us avoiding alcohol.

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Women Working To Do Good

How this high school teacher uses yoga to help her students (and herself) heal from trauma

There is tremendous power in collective healing.

There is tremendous power in collective healing.

And Them's The Facts

Male birth control may come in the form of a gel and a back rub, and women have thoughts

Where's our gel and a back rub?

Where's our gel and a back rub?

World AIDS Day Celebrated In Nepal

No one ever told me that my uncle died from AIDS, not "pneumonia"

As far as I knew, he was simply “sick.”

As far as I knew, he was simply “sick.”

It's About To Get Real

7 things you probably didn't know about HIV that might surprise you

Some people who are HIV positive can't transmit the virus.

Some people who are HIV positive can't transmit the virus.

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Just so you know

The unexpected ways an invisible disorder like IBS affects my friendships

A casual grocery store run-in with a gym buddy can get awkward.

A casual grocery store run-in with a gym buddy can get awkward.

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This is Real Life

What I've learned about life from my husband, a Type 1 diabetic

Sometimes, you can do everything right and still have a bad day.

Sometimes, you can do everything right and still have a bad day.