10’000 Hours/DigitalVision/Getty Images Every so often, my husband will complain of a new pain in his leg or his arm or his back. Sometimes, he’ll notice an odd-looking mole somewhere on his body and point it out to me, his voice full of concern. Being the loving, caring wife that I am, I’ll drop what...
Ekaterina Demidova/Moment/Getty Images Everyone’s periods are different. Some people have intense cramps, some have their breasts turn into cannonballs slung over their shoulders, and some could nap for 18 hours and still need more rest. Everyone has their own way of dealing with the aches and pains of their period, but for me, there’s one...
NoSystem Images/Getty Most people would probably agree that a person’s medical history and decisions are no one’s business but their own. And yet, any kind of right to privacy or autonomy seems to fly out the window when it comes to women’s reproductive health. For some reason, everyone — from politicians to family members and...
I haven’t worn underwear for 25 years. I made the decision in my 20s after buying a pair of practical undies. You know, the kind that you can slide on with a T-shirt if you want to overeat from the comfort of your sofa after work. They were supposed to feel oh-so-fine. But I hated...