Naming the Shame That Can Cripple
“The more people come out and talk about shame, the less power it has.”
Category: Women’s Health
Hormones, Menopause and Vaginal Atrophy: A Primer for Self-Advocacy
“Women have different phases of life. A doctor still heavily focused on obstetrics may not be the best solution for an older woman’s concerns.”
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Women
The issues around health care for women go deeper than the nuts and bolts of what will and won’t be covered. At stake is gender discrimination that is evidenced in higher premiums for being a woman, lost maternity coverage, and denial of coverage due to gender-related pre-existing conditions.
Dayle Haddon Models a New Paradigm of Beauty
Determined to open a conversation on defining beauty differently, Haddon’s question was, “What are the components of beauty?”
Older Women Take on the Challenges of Life, Love, and Sex
Three books disseminate practical information in combination with a new way for women to contemplate their futures.
The Birth Control Conundrum
Religious freedom was being pitted against women’s rights to basic health care. What exactly did it all mean for those of childbearing age?
Lifetime Presents “FIVE”— Exploring the Impact of Breast Cancer
The five stories encompass concerns that reflect the multitude of challenges facing a patient who has received a breast cancer diagnosis.
MAC Cosmetics and Lady Gaga: Promoting Women’s Sexual Empowerment through HIV/AIDS Awareness
Globally, half of the people living with HIV/AIDS are women.
“Every Mother Counts” – Fighting Maternal Mortality
Maternal health is considered a benchmark of how a country’s health care measures up.
A New Look at the Older Vagina
In the 21st century, women demanding information about their changing bodies shouldn’t have to encounter obstacles.
