
Health Class Redux: Your Lady Parts
Look familiar? This is all girls and women are taught about their "lady parts" in health class or sex ed. I bet all of you reading this could identify all (or nearly all) of these parts without the labels. But what about the parts we can actually see? How many of us know the difference between the labia minora and majora or the mons pubis? Researchers at USC recently published a study where they tested women about their knowledge of their lady parts. The average score was 66%

Health class redux: vaginal discharge edition, aka "Is this normal?"
artwork by Elisa Riemer Ahhh...vaginal discharge. Just the word makes some people uncomfortable. But it shouldn't! Vaginal discharge is like sweat from the vagina - and most discharge is completely normal! For more information, check out the latest blog from my sister campaign (Tryst Network) where I encourage all women to "Take Charge of Your Discharge!" #smartvagina #vagina #discharge #healthclass #womenshealth #anatomy #reproductivehealth #sexualhealth #takecharge #sexed #

One size doesn't fit all. Why we need to continue to develop new contraceptive methods.
The reasons why women at risk for pregnancy aren’t using contraception are likely as complex as women’s lives. Through my own practice, I have seen many unintended pregnancies (not surprising given that 45% of all pregnancies in the US are unintended). Research provides some insight into why women may experience unintended pregnancies – and the answers may surprise you! Nearly all women in the United States have used contraception at some point in their lives. However, the av