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Why Latricia said Goodbye to Synthetic Hormones

August 20, 2019 was the last day of my 13-year hormonal birth control journey. Reflecting upon the journey thirteen months later, I can honestly say that living synthetic hormone-free again was one of the best decisions that I have ever made...

Sep 17, 2020

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Birth Control

7 Hormonal Birth Control Methods & How They Work

If you think about birth control, you might automatically picture the pill. In fact, this is just one type of hormonal contraception and there are lots more hormonal and non-hormonal options out there. In this post, we’re going to look at the different types of hormonal birth control methods, how they work, their effectiveness, and more.

Sep 10, 2020

5 min read

Sex hormones: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone

Reproductive Health

What is Libido?

Another word for sex drive, libido describes a person’s desire for sexual activity - there is no numeric measurement for libido, but it’s usually referred to as being low or high. There are many things that can affect sex drive from biological reasons to social or psychological factors. In this post, we’re going to look at the main sex hormones, how they impact libido, the difference in male and female sex hormones, and how libido changes throughout the menstrual cycle.

Sep 1, 2020

4 min read

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4 Functional Exercises for Period Cramps

When you’re plagued with cramps, bloating and fatigue, the last thing you might want to do is work out. But studies show that exercise can be an optimal treatment for symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and period pain. Movement during menstruation won’t just distract you from the discomfort; it can have some more concrete benefits such as decreased pain, soreness, cramping, and inflammation.

Aug 18, 2020

4 min read

Reproductive Health

What is Withdrawal Bleeding?

In this post, we're going to take a look at what withdrawal bleeding is, why it happens, types of withdrawal bleeding, and more. Understanding why we bleed on birth control offers one more way to get to know our bodies better, so get ready to come on an educational journey with us as we take a look at withdrawal bleeding.

Aug 14, 2020

5 min read