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It’s a week before your period, and by now, you know the drill: bloating, fatigue, irritability and aches and pains. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is common and normal, but that doesn’t make it any more fun. PMS is the umbrella term for a variety of symptoms that happen before your period, and their severity depends on the person. Luckily, these symptoms usually stop at the onset of your period. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at least 85% of women experience one or more PMS symptom as a part of their monthly cycle. So when you know your period is about to...
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Your annual OBGYN appointment is coming up and by this point in your collegiette career you probably feel like a pro. You’ve driven to the office a handful of times, chatted with the receptionist, and waited patiently while flipping through the latest issue of Glamour. When your name is called, you confidently walk into the examination room like you have done each year before.
For such a routine appointment, it is surprising how many college-age women aren’t familiar with the dos and don’ts of visiting the gynecologist. Not only are there tips and tricks when it comes to preparing for the...
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“Be safe!” You hear these two little words from your mom (too often), your best friend (because she cares), and those who have ever given you sex advice (out of genuine concern). When it comes to oral sex, though, sound advice is kind of murky. Many girls think oral sex is safe sex because they can’t get pregnant. What you may not know is that you can contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from oral sex. Read on to find out more about this increasingly relevant issue and how you can be safe if you choose to engage.
Isn’t oral sex safe sex?
“A big misconception is that oral sex is...
