Welcome to the “why didn’t anyone tell me?” files

Our blog breaks down the stuff you should have learned at your doctor’s office (but didn’t).
When Hair Grows Where It Shouldn’t: Let’s Talk About Hirsutism (and How to Actually Handle It)

When Hair Grows Where It Shouldn’t: Let’s Talk About Hirsutism (and How to Actually Handle It)

Let’s cut to the chase: you didn’t sign up for chin hairs. Or sideburns. Or the upper lip fuzz that shows up uninvited and overstays its welcome. If you’ve ever felt like your razor gets...
What Is PMS?

What Is PMS?

The PMS Survival Guide: Bloating, Mood Swings, Sore Boobs, Acne & What to Actually Do About It Your jeans don’t fit. Your boobs hurt when you breathe. And everything makes you cry—or snap. Welcome to...
Let’s Talk About Your Period: Pain, Heaviness & Why It Feels Like It Lasts Forever

Let’s Talk About Your Period: Pain, Heaviness & Why It Feels Like It Lasts Forever

You cancel plans, stock up on pads, and rotate between the heating pad and painkillers like it’s a full-time job. Meanwhile, the world calls it “just your period.” But there’s nothing just about bleeding through...
Down There Drama? Let’s Talk Feminine Hygiene (Without the Shame)

Down There Drama? Let’s Talk Feminine Hygiene (Without the Shame)

Let’s get one thing straight: the vagina is self-cleaning. But the vulva? That’s another story. Between tight leggings, stress, period blood, sex, sweat, pH shifts, and whatever the summer heat is doing, it’s totally normal...
Why Your Acne Isn’t Going Away (and Why It’s Not Just a Skincare Issue)

Why Your Acne Isn’t Going Away (and Why It’s Not Just a Skincare Issue)

You’ve tried the serums. The facials. The exfoliants. You drink water like it’s your job. And still—your skin stays breaking out. If your acne isn’t just popping up around your period, but lingering all month...