My Vaginal Microbiome Test Results (and Why You Might Want to Test Yours Too)
In my 20s, I was basically on a first-name basis with my gynecologist. Yeast infections, UTIs, more yeast infections, more antibiotics. It felt like a
My Favorite Fertility Tracking Devices
The “femtech” space is booming, and there is no shortage of innovative products that are literally changing the way women navigate their periods and fertility.
The Menstrual Life Cycle
Your period will evolve from the time you start menstruating throughout the course of your life. Yep, your period grows and changes with you! 🌱
Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum: From the First Weeks to Post Weaning
Written by my Fall 2020 Apprenticeship Participant, Alexandra Mayer. Interested in joining my next Apprenticeship? Sign up for the waitlist here. Becoming a mother is
Do You Really Need to Have a Period Every Month?
I am committed AF to giving women the truth (and nothing but the truth!) about periods and hormones. So when I started thinking about how
Common (But Surprising) Causes of Irregular Periods
Do you have no idea when your next period will show up? It’s unpredictable and on its own schedule, either coming every few weeks or
How Ovulation Works And Why It’s So Important
If you’re trying to conceive, you’re no doubt familiar with the process of ovulation and why you really want it to happen on a regular
How to Prevent Ovarian Cysts
Did you know that many women have ovarian cysts that occur each and every month? And that in most cases they are actually just the
How Does the Mirena IUD Work? Is it Right For Me?
I get so many questions about IUDs (hormonal intrauterine devices), which is understandable considering the fact that they seem like the prom queen of birth
How Stress Affects Your Menstrual Cycle
Raise your hand if you currently feel stressed out. Tragically, in today’s society, running around like a chicken with our heads cut off is
You Only Ovulate Once Per Cycle
I recently published a post on Instagram touting the benefits of the fertility awareness method as birth control. Let’s just say, the response I received
How to Enjoy Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship program participant, Brooke Davis, this post discusses the specific challenges of pregnancy after miscarriage and how she overcame them.