I saw Toxic Shock Syndrome as an ominous boogeyman creature. We are all warned about it from our Sexual Education classes, the commercials we watch, and the back of our tampon product boxes, but if we don’t have personal experiences with it, do we understand it?
Posted on November 12, 2020
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Living in a world full of instagrammable content, it can be nearly impossible to feel satisfied with your physical appearance. While some go under the knife for nose reconstruction or breast augmentation, recent years have seen a rising number of women seeking a different procedure: labiaplasty. Let's dive into the world of designer vaginas, exploring what labiaplasty is, and why it has increased in popularity.
Posted on November 05, 2020
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In many cultures, periods usher in a lot more than a box of tampons and a week of stomach cramps. Whether you gather under a red tent, celebrate with your family, refrain from doing daily tasks, or even grab a cup of coffee with your mom, there is no wrong or right way to view a culture’s attitudes to periods. At the crux of it all, we are in this together.
Posted on October 29, 2020
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Have you ever missed a period? More than three in a row? Then you’ve likely experienced amenorrhea. While we may get excited over not having to experience our periods, it’s important to look into why amenorrhea is occurring. Let's dive into what amenorrhea is, why it happens, and how we glorify it.
Posted on October 22, 2020
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Many individuals know what it feels like to be insecure about their vaginal odor. After feeling these insecurities myself, I wondered why on earth this is such a common concern for individuals with vulvas, and where does this fear of smelling dirty, fishy, or gross stem from? Let's dive into the world of "feminine hygiene" products and the effects they have on us.
Posted on October 15, 2020
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Yes, vaginas naturally produce many fluids that can act as lubrication during intercourse, but vaginal wetness varies by person and is affected by multiple factors. This is where lubrication can help in reducing the friction that comes when moving objects together, and in this case, the objects just happen to be body parts.
Posted on September 24, 2020
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In this week’s blog post, we explore some of the all-too-common personal experiences with pubic hair removal, as well as some of the history and trends around this practice. With so many questions, one thing is clear: ultimately, what you choose to do with your pubic hair is completely up to you.
Posted on September 17, 2020
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There are a variety of birth control methods to choose from. This blog dives into all of the types of hormonal birth control options available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Posted on September 11, 2020
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Sprinkling crocodile excrement on the vulva, drinking liquid lead and mercury, inserting silphium soaked cotton balls into the vagina: these are some of the methods women were rumoured to have used in ancient times to prevent pregnancy.
Posted on September 03, 2020
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How many of us really know what PCOS is? What causes it? What does it mean to deal with it on a daily basis? This week, the Marlow team set out on a mission to learn more about PCOS and through our platform, we want to shed some light on how this syndrome affects those living with it.
Posted on August 20, 2020
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