Real Talk

Building Breastfeeding Support for Black Women

Black women need support when breastfeeding. The Breastfeeding Sisterhood is doing just that. Read our Q&A with lactation consultant and founder Racquel Hykes....

Planning to Breastfeed? 7 Facts to Guide Your Expectations

If you’re planning to breastfeed, it’s important to set realistic expectations. Our lactation consultant has everything you can expect when breastfeeding....

Considering the Snip? 7 Vasectomy Facts You Should Know

Before having a vasectomy, couples should consider what a vasectomy procedure entails and how it will affect your life....

You Don’t Need to Have Sex to Get HPV — 6 Surprising Facts About HPV

80 million Americans have HPV — and many don’t even know it. Learn more....

11 Things I Learned About Having a Child With Special Needs

“When I look back at myself as a terrified mother, and then look at the person I am today, I wouldn’t trade a minute of it for anything.” — Amanda Davis. Read her story....

Kegels Don’t Fix Everything — 6 Surprising Facts About Pelvic Floor Therapy

A weak or dysfunctional pelvic floor can leave you uncomfortable, embarrassed and in pain. Here's how pelvic floor therapy can help....

6 Things Your OB/GYN Wants You to Know About Your Lady Bits

If you’re a woman and you’ve ever wondered, “Is that supposed to look like that?” you’re not alone. In her 15 years as an OB/GYN, Dr. Courtney Barnes has cared for thousands of women, getting up close and personal with their most intimate parts. And no matter how much expertise she offers, or how hard she works to make her patients feel comfortable and empowered in their care, she finds many are still insecure about their anatomy....