This week I read the Washington Post article “Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion.” I have thoughts. Naturally, the piece piqued my …
I Gave In and Downloaded a Period Tracking App
I spend 30+ minutes entering my data into two separate period tracking apps before I realise they have cleverly buried the fact that I have …
New Year, Same Body Issues
I welcomed in 2024 from the comfort of my couch. Full up with a cold, clutching at the tissues, and feeling pretty sorry for myself, …
Do I Need a Sex Therapist?
I’m beginning to think I need professional help for my libido loss. I need someone to help me figure out what’s going on with my …
The Freedom (and Shame) of Going Braless
My boobs made an appearance fairly young. I started my period at 11, so puberty hit me way before most of my peers. I can’t …
Actually Ovulating For The First Time in 8 Years Was Weird
I saw a face in my dreams last night that I haven’t thought about for a long, long time. It was a boy I knew …
Choosing a New Birth Control Method in My Late Twenties
I’ve had a Nexplanon implant since I was 19, before I was even sexually active. I made the decision to have it removed about six …
Confronting My Negative Body Image in a Zara Fitting Room
I knew it was time to address my body image issues when shopping was no longer a fun activity. I used to love going shopping …
The Teenage Boys Who Shaped My Body Image
I am who I am because of my experiences from the ages of 13-18. We had to wear navy tights and a navy skirt to …
Why I Had my Nexplanon Implant Removed
Note: This is my personal experience with the Nexplanon implant, and is no way intended to provide medical advice or tell you what you should …