Zara Hanawalt

When news broke that researchers identified the presence of lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals in tampons, panic broke out — understandably. After all,...

Welcome to 2024, when we are still *checks notes* reducing a woman’s value to whether or not she’s married with children by a certain...

It’s summer, which means you’re probably on the go more than usual, with travel, parties, and spontaneous outings at every turn. It’s all so...

If you’ve given birth via C-section and noticed your midsection looks different than it used to, you’re not alone. Known as the “C-section shelf”,...

You know that feeling that comes over you after a really long overdue catchup with your friends? You feel…healthier, somehow. Lighter, clearer, and more...

People love to slam women who are on their periods. We’ve seen this time and time again. When a woman stands up for herself...

If you’ve perused TikTok recently, there’s a good chance you’ve come across a video suggesting that matcha can lead to infertility. Take, for example,...

I was recently at lunch with a group of moms when the topic of postpartum recovery came up. While we all had very different...

Welcome to 2024, when it’s (sarcasm incoming) apparently still considered acceptable, at least by some people, to speculate about whether someone is pregnant. Except,...

When it comes to anxiety, there are a whole range of methods to manage the symptoms. Some require professional intervention from a mental...

The term “OCD” is often misused, with people saying things like “I’m totally OCD” when referring to being meticulous, highly organized, or extremely...

When a Times Square digital ad featuring cookbook author Molly Baz made its debut, I imagine a lot of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers...

No amount of preparation, no number of birth stories, no level of research can fully prepare you for the reality of having a baby...

  In the past few months, a few social media users have taken to social media to share some unexpected news: That they got...

It’s crazy to think that ten years ago, infertility and pregnancy loss were rarely discussed. Today, social media and IRL conversations about these...

If you’re a woman, you’ve almost certainly felt unheard or invalidated when expressing a medical concern. Chances are, you’ve left a medical appointment...

If you’re like me (read: a millennial who grew up primarily in the ‘90s), you can probably relate to the confusing, overwhelming, and...

I’ve spent the past decade covering reproductive health, and here’s what I’ve noticed during that time: Celebrities have been a real force in...

It’s Ramadan right now, which means many Muslims across the world are observing the holy month by fasting every day from sunrise to...

Olivia Munn recently revealed she’s been receiving treatment for breast cancer. Munn, who is 43, shared more about her diagnosis and how it...

  People often talk about how physically and emotionally taxing IVF is — as they should. The whole process is so intense and so...

A few days ago, a friend sent me a video featuring a conspiracy theory about Kate Middleton’s whereabouts. It led to what was,...

Think back to the first time you heard the term “endometriosis” (which is a painful condition characterized by tissue similar to the lining...

This article is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest professional therapy platform, done online.  Recently, the word “trauma” has made its way into...

When Kim Newcomer began experiencing severe constipation, she initially thought it was related to travel. “Thinking about my week-long vacation with my husband,...

When Victoria Raphael was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33, she was in “total shock” — which makes perfect sense. At 33, she...

I’m a cardiologist’s daughter, so I’ve spent a lot of my life hearing about heart disease. But even for someone like me —...

On a recent episode of her podcast, Let’s Be Clear With Shannen Doherty, the actress spoke about her experience undergoing IVF. Doherty, who...

If you’ve been scrolling TikTok, chances are you’ve seen at least a few creators making the viral “sleepy girl mocktail." The recipe goes...

If you feel like your skin is scaly, tight, dry, and uncomfortable straight from November to March — no matter how much moisturizer...

If you’re doing dry January this month, you may be reaching the point where you feel like breaking down — but stay strong....

There’s a misconception that couples therapy is a last-ditch effort to save a relationship that’s hanging by a proverbial thread. That if a...

Saturday Night Live’s final sketch of 2023 is trending — and it is every bit as absurd as it sounds. The sketch features...

In the past few years, we’ve taken a good, hard look at the damaging effects of diet culture. For those of us who...

Have you ever wondered if your PMS symptoms are all in your head? If you’re simply “unmotivated” when you feel sluggish during your...

If you asked a group of people affected by infertility to describe what it feels like, I imagine the word “isolating” would come...

The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time for parties, family celebrations, lovingly selected gifts, and…awkward conversations. We all know that the...

Here’s what we know about endometriosis: It takes women with the condition a long, long time — we’re talking ten-ish years — to...

Even though the holiday season is supposed to be about joy, togetherness, and celebration, let’s get real about one thing: The colder months...

If you’ve heard of PCOS, it may be thanks to one of the celebrities or public figures who have opened up about their...

Infertility is defined by many major health groups, including the World Health Organization and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as being...

Just months after welcoming her son, Tristan, Heather Rae El Moussa began experiencing crippling fatigue. It may be easy to write off that...

Here’s the reality of women’s health: We’re not given enough information about our bodies, and that can affect us in major ways.  Take...

When we talk about abortion rights in a post-Roe world, we often talk about the importance of reproductive choice. As we should: Giving...

Maybe you had an incredibly special relationship with your mom and want to recreate that bond with a daughter on your own. Maybe...

We’ve heard a lot about Ozempic recently. But while most conversations about the drug surround its popularity among celebrities as a weight loss...

Infertility is increasingly common, with an estimated 1 in 5 married women aged 15-49 in the United States being affected by the condition,...

Bindi Irwin recently shared new details about her road to being diagnosed with endometriosis — and her story will likely resonate hard with...

I managed to make it through my teens without ever having a single pimple. That’s not to say I didn’t have an awkward stage...

Have you ever heard of a loop electrosurgical excision procedure? If not, you’re not alone. While most of us are familiar with Pap...

When it comes to fertility, we’ve heard about a lot of lifestyle interventions that could potentially help someone get pregnant. For people with...

Sasha Pieterse, an actress best known for her starring role in 'Pretty Little Liars', has been candid about her experience with PCOS. When...

After decades of facing down pregnancy speculation, plus criticism from the public for not having children, Jennifer Aniston revealed a painful part of...

Today Show contributor Jill Martin announced her breast cancer diagnosis. Martin’s announcement was heartbreaking…and for many women around the world, a terrifying wake-up...

In addition to starring in Daisy Jones and the Six, Riley Keough quietly welcomed her first child in 2022. The news of Keough’s...

Tiffany Haddish revealed that she recently had a miscarriage. And, according to the Washington Post, Haddish opened up about her fraught reproductive history...

You’ve probably heard the old adage that you can’t be “a little bit pregnant.” The idea is that being pregnant — or not...

When I first saw the description of The Retrievals, a podcast from the New York Times, I was horrified…but I wasn’t exactly shocked....

Women don’t have enough information about their bodies — that’s just a fact. Speaking of facts, where do you draw the line between...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome — commonly known as PCOS — is an increasingly common condition affecting women, and it can have major effects on...

It’s no secret that the world of reproductive health has been rocked recently, Most notably, when Roe vs. Wade was officially overturned, leaving...

We’ve all seen what early pregnancy looks like on TV and in the movies: A woman is going about her day as usual...

In the past few years, we’ve finally started to speak openly about pregnancy loss. Now, people are starting to grasp the fact that...

When Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter, Gracie McGraw posted a recent photo of herself in a bikini, a fellow social media user...

In many ways, endometriosis is one of the most mysterious conditions in the world of women’s health. Between its notorious underdiagnosis (not-so-fun fact:...

People of color face disparities when it comes to infertility and reproductive health outcomes — studies have demonstrated this, and it’s crucial that...

Whether you love them or hate them (or love to hate them), there’s one thing that’s undeniable: The Kardashians keep it all the...

You’ve almost certainly heard the term “autoimmune” a lot recently. It may seem like a health buzzword that gets traction on social media...

A diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS) can feel scary and overwhelming, particularly if you’re concerned about how PCOS will affect your...

If you’re on TikTok a lot (and aren’t we all?), there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled on a video with the hashtag #MucinexDPregnancy....

  Another day, another headline about something that may (or may not) affect fertility. If you’re in the throes of trying to conceive,...

When I was unable to watch Netflix’s Love is Blind finale in real time, I dreaded the inevitable spoilers I’d see on social...

  Let’s make one thing very clear: If you’ve suffered a miscarriage, it is not your fault. About 50 percent of miscarriages occur...

For many people, diving into the world of infertility or fertility preservation comes with a lot of realizations about their own bodies and...

If you’ve ever tried to complete a high-intensity workout while fighting menstrual cramps, you’ve probably noticed that your body simply feels different —...

  When I miscarried after my first pregnancy, I was shocked by how long it took me to feel like myself again. At...

  Trying to conceive has a way of taking over your life, especially once you’ve hit the point of infertility. You go home...

In the past few years, there’s been a whole new level of awareness where the possibility of egg freezing is concerned. That’s thanks...

  If you’ve been through fertility treatments, you know that the sheer amount of information that’s thrown your way is enough to make...

  Bethany C. Meyers always imagined she’d get pregnant immediately.  “I was very much like ‘we’re going to do it once and we’re...

Elite athletes have spoken out about how training at the highest level of a sport can affect a person’s mental health and lifestyle...

  If you’ve ever been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, you know how frustrating that lack of clarity is. Not having a concrete example...

  Ten years ago, miscarriages were largely suffered in silence. People carried on in the wake of heartbreaking losses, often not sharing their...

You may have heard about Ozempic in the news recently. Discussion around the drug gives the impression that it’s a quick way to...

  In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we’re very much living in a state of uncertainty where reproductive health...

  In societal conversations about pregnancy loss and failed fertility treatments, we often talk about what people with uteruses endure. But a recent...

  Recently, there’s been a lot of criticism of terms like “advanced maternal age” (and its far more offensive, outdated cousin “geriatric pregnancy”)....

  Maybe you’ve heard rumblings that, in light of Roe vs. Wade’s 2022 overturning, birth control access could be outlawed as well. It...

  Most people who have experienced fertility challenges have probably heard someone say “Well, you should just use a surrogate!” as though surrogacy...

  Here’s the thing about infertility: It isn’t just about the painful, physically draining tests and treatments. It isn’t even just about the...

  On an early 2022 episode of The Ladygang podcast, each of the show’s three hosts reflected on the worst piece of advice...

When Joe Benarroch and his husband, Mark Orsini, conceived their children using donor eggs and a gestational carrier, they learned that while the...

  If you’ve considered pursuing surrogacy — either as an intended parent or as a gestational carrier — you may have no idea...

  Right now, infertility is more common than it's ever been. According to the CDC, one in five heterosexual women aged 15-49 with...

  When Roe vs. Wade was overturned, we got a firsthand look at how rampant misinformation surrounding abortion is, how nuanced an issue...

When people talk about chemical pregnancies, they often mention that these pregnancy losses occur so early, that many women don’t even know they’re...

If you’re about to begin undergoing fertility treatments, there’s a chance you’ve asked yourself “does IUI even work?”. Maybe you’ve heard multiple success...

  I was 28 when I began trying (and trying and trying) to conceive. As a journalist covering fertility and prenatal health, I had...