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Health
Here's What to Do If Menopause Gaslighting Comes for You
‘You eat too much’ and ‘you’ve got herpes’ are ways ill-informed doctors have misdiagnosed Black women's symptoms. Plus: 5 ways to access better care.
By Pamela M. McBride
, July 2, 2024
5 Min Read
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Health
My Welcome to Club Hysterectomy
Removing my uterus was actually one of the best things I did for my body. ​​
By Aliyah Abdel-Malik​
, July 26, 2019
3 Min Read
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Health
The Sisters Guide to Managing Your Period
Tried-and-true pads and tampons have some competition.
By Whitney Teal
, January 11, 2019
2 Min Read
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Health
Got Questions About Your Sexual Health?
There’s an app for that
By Cameron Glover
, January 4, 2019
3 Min Read