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Found 12 posts matching "cervical mucus"

Oct 18, 2024

3 min read

Using Fertility-Awareness Based Methods for Contraception or Contraception

To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...

Oct 6, 2024

2 min read

Why do I smell down there? Let's talk about vaginal and vulvar odour

To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...

Jun 18, 2024

2 min read

Lube: Do you need some?

To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...

May 26, 2024

3 min read

Your Menstrual Cycle: What Happens in the Luteal Phase?

There is a bit of a hormone roller coaster in the second half of your menstrual cycle with estrogen and progesterone going up and then down. Read on to learn more about what happens and what to expect.

May 17, 2024

2 min read

Your Menstrual Cycle: What Happens in the Follicular Phase?

Cervical mucus, follicle growth, estrogen changes–there's so much that happens in the follicular phase. Read on to learn more.

Oct 19, 2023

4 min read

Fertile Window: Fertility Awareness Methods for Conception and Contraception

Understanding your fertile window through fertility awareness methods for both conception and contraception purposes.

Oct 10, 2023

4 min read

Ovulation Signs: How do I tell if and when I ovulate?

Taking note of how you feel mid-cycle around ovulation time can help you not only for pregnancy or pregnancy prevention purposes, but also to understand your menstrual cycles and what's going on in your overall health.

Aug 2, 2023

4 min read

The Changes of Perimenopause

When I thought about menopause in my 20s, it seemed pretty far away. However, as I progress through the second half of my 30s, the transition to menopause doesn't actually seem (and isn't!) that far away.

Apr 11, 2022

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Hormone Highlight: Progesterone

Understanding progesterone's vital roles in reproductive health, bone formation, brain health, and hormonal balance

Mar 22, 2022

2 min read

Hormone Highlight: Estrogen

Understanding estrogen's vital role in menstrual, metabolic, bone, brain, heart, and skin health

Feb 3, 2022

2 min read

The Ins & Outs of the Hormonal IUD/IUS

The hormonal IUS (IntraUterine System) is a T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus.

Jan 25, 2022

2 min read

Cervical Mucus - What is it Good For?

Understanding cervical mucus, its normal variations throughout the menstrual cycle, and its role in fertility and reproductive health.