Are there resources for after miscarriage?
If you are struggling with a miscarriage, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Grief can be a painful process that has many different emotions attached to it. You may feel anger, sadness, confusion, or even guilt. All of these feelings are normal and valid. You are not...
How long should I wait to get STI testing after unprotected sex?
How long should I wait to get STI testing after unprotected sex? After having unprotected sex, especially with a partner you are concerned about, it may be tempting to rush into a medical clinic to get tested for STIs. Your distress and desire for answers are valid....
What if I take the abortion pill with an ectopic pregnancy?
You’ve had a positive pregnancy test and are considering abortion. There are many questions that come along with that decision. Is an abortion safe? What is normal to feel and what is not normal to feel after taking the abortion pill? Another question that you could...
Common Questions about STIs
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). It’s not a popular topic, but an important one. There are many different types of STIs and confusion on how they affect your body and health. Let’s begin by answering some common questions: What is an STI and how is it different...
How to Help Your Friend Through Miscarriage
Miscarriage is devastating to those who have experienced it. Friends and family oftentimes are not sure how to provide comfort and it can be hard to find the right words to say. There are also individuals who may believe a miscarriage isn’t that big of a deal because...
Miscarriage (How to Cope)
Miscarriage often leaves women feeling many emotions such as disbelief, sadness, anger, guilt, and even possibly depression. Coping after a miscarriage can be a struggle, but there is hope. It may not be an easy journey, but here are a few things to help you through...
Miscarriage (What is it?)
Miscarriage Facts According to the American Pregnancy Association (APA), studies done by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists claim that miscarriage occurs in 10-25% of all pregnancies, making it the most common form of pregnancy loss. A miscarriage...
Consent
In a world where sexual assault and date rape is prevalent, it is important to understand consent and how it applies to sexual encounters. Consent occurs when both people in a sexual relationship have communicated approval. If this communication and approval does not...
Postpartum Depression
Over the past few years, the topic of depression has become more talked about in our culture. Many celebrities opened up about their own struggles with postpartum depression – like Courtney Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Hayden Panettiere. According to MentalHelp.net, "It...
Managing Anxiety
We have all been anxious before and the causes of our anxiety are so varied. It may be a work meeting, a presentation or exam for school, or a job interview. Maybe you are facing an unintended pregnancy and concerned about how it fits into your life. Here are a few...