Sexual and Reproductive Health
Is Your Irritated Vagina a Yeast Infection or Bacterial Vaginosis? Here’s How to Tell
They’re both a huge drag, but they come with distinct symptoms, risk factors, and solutions.
The Very Real Ways Stress Can Screw With Your Menstrual Cycle
And what you can do to make it less likely to affect you.
9 Reasons Why You Have Pain After Sex and How to Find Relief
Because sex should you leave you satisfied, not sore.
Brooke Shields’s Nonconsensual Vaginal Rejuvenation Is More Common Than It Should Be
The “surprise” procedure, which she details in her new memoir, hit home for too many women.
Are Cycle-Syncing Workouts Legit? Here's What the Science Says
There are a few things you should know before tailoring your fitness routine to your menstrual cycle.
7 Women Share Their Tips for Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms
Here's what worked for them during this hormonal rollercoaster ride.
Can You Really Improve Your Egg Quality—and Fertility—With Lifestyle Changes?
Certain behaviors and nutrients might have some sway, but to what extent and for whom is still fuzzy.
So You Just Missed Your Period But You’re Not Pregnant. Here’s What Might Be Going On
And when to check in with your doctor about an MIA cycle.
Anxiety, Dry Eye, and Joint Pain: Perimenopause Symptoms That Are Too Easy to Ignore
This massive time of hormonal transition can bring a lot of unexpected changes.
How to Prevent UTIs If You’re Stuck in a Constant Cycle of Infection
Yes, you *can* wrest your freedom back from the tight clench of your urethra.
It’s Not too Late to Get the HPV Vaccine as an Adult
A decrease in cervical precancer rates shows just how effective it is.
Estrogen Isn’t Just a Reproductive Hormone—It’s Critical for Brain Health Too
Everything from your memory to your mood can change alongside your hormones.
Health
How to Know If Bleeding During or After Sex Is Normal—and When to Call Your Doctor
Read this before you freak out.
The Best Lubes for Smooth Sailing Alone or With a Partner
Loved by both experts and shoppers.
How to Safely Pause or Postpone Your Period
Yep, you can actually bypass bleeding, according to ob-gyns.
Yep, Your Period Can Cause Awful Anxiety. Here’s How to Deal
It’s not just in your head—and there are ways to prepare each month to feel a lot better.
Why Does It Burn When I Pee After Sex?
Doctors explain why doing the right thing can feel so painful in the moment.
How to Stop Queefing During the Worst Possible Moments
It’s a normal bodily function—but it can still be hella awkward.
3 Major Ways Project 2025 Could Impact Your Reproductive Health
This far-right agenda could affect STI and cancer screening, as well as access to emergency contraception.
How Egg Retrieval Affects Your Body, Whether You’re Freezing, Donating, or Doing IVF
Here’s exactly what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
How Abortion Doulas Are Helping People Get More Empathetic Care
“My job is to demystify abortion, give people good information about it, and to let people know what is fact and what is fiction.”
We Know Scented Pads and Tampons Aren’t Good for Vaginas. So Why Do Brands Still Offer Them?
SELF asked various period-care companies why these products exist in 2024.
Jennie Garth Went Through a ‘Really Hard’ IVF Journey Before Her 2018 Breakup With Dave Abrams
In a new SELF interview, the ‘90210’ star reveals how the experience put her relationship through the wringer.
Trump Claimed He’s a ‘Leader on IVF’ During the Debate. His Record Suggests Otherwise
As promising as his support seems, it sure feels like a ruse at best.
Health
Here’s How to Properly Clean Your Sex Toys
Yes, you have to do this. No, it doesn’t have to be a hassle.