Hannah Ellenbogen, a senior chemical engineering student, decided to create EmpowerHer after strolling through the Second Look Fair last year. Ellenbogen was looking for a club centered around women’s...
Cycle syncing is all about being aware of the different phases of your menstrual cycle and adjusting your lifestyle - like your diet, workouts and sleep habits – to...
Five things every woman should know about reproductive health.
Getting answers to health concerns can feel like an uphill battle, especially when your practitioners don't take your concerns seriously. Advocating for yourself is an important but daunting part...
Pelvic pain is a common issue that few people openly talk about. This lack of conversation creates a stigma that is almost as intolerable as the pain itself.
Her Campus at Leeds member, Elisa, explores the history and effects of the contraceptive pill.
Breakouts, hair loss, sudden weight gain, complete and utter exhaustion...turns out it's not stress, I have PCOS. Affecting one in ten women, PCOS is the common hormonal disorder you've...
After learning the truth about tampons and pads, I decided to take a leap of faith and try a menstrual cup for the first time. Despite them terrifying me...
When I was a junior in high school, I began taking birth control. I spoke with my physician, and she recommended and prescribed a low dose of estrogen pills....
The first hormone-free male birth control (YCT-529) has officially entered human trials. While men taking more contraception responsibility without side effects is positive, it’s interesting how an effective female...