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uti guide

Guide to UTIs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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birth control and men

Why Don’t Male Birth Control Pills Exist?

Every unplanned pregnancy starts with a penis — so why aren’t there more birth control options for men? 

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How to Have Sex with Herpes

Sex educator Cassandra Corrado helps you navigate intimacy after a herpes diagnosis.

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What LGBTQ+ Sexual Health Should Look Like

With more people than ever identifying as something other than cis-hetero, both individuals and medical providers need a more expansive understanding of sexual health.

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3 Vibrator Myths to Forget

It’s time to say “buzz off!” to these pervasive misconceptions.

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6 Morning-After Pill Facts

Everyone's talking about emergency contraception right now, but we need to separate truth from rumor about this pregnancy prevention tool.

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Summer Skin Protection Guide

An MD reveals 7 sunscreen rules, busts 3 myths, and discusses the vitamin D controversy — to help you take care of your skin all season.

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Migraines and Birth Control

Does the pill make migraine headaches better or worse? A Nurx medical provider has answers.

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Advice from the Nurx Nurses

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Quiz: Hormones and Headaches

Test your knowledge of the tricky relationship between migraine, menstruation and female hormones.

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Meet Dr. Samantha Brown Parks

This multi-talented medical provider shares the wackiest health myth she had to confront, what she wishes her younger self had known, and more advice for Nurx patients.

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3 Questions About Sexual Assault I Hear a LOT

Our contributing sex educator shares frequent questions about sexual assault, with answers for survivors, allies, everyone.

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Tips from a Top Dermatologist

Meet Nurx dermatology advisor Dr. Marie Leger as she shares insights on skin health, the worst DIY treatment and what she loves about what she does.

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Two Ways to Delay Your Period

Need to prevent bleeding from taking the edge off of a vacation or big event? Doctors on the Nurx medical team explain your period-stopping options.

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The Science Behind Anti-Anxiety Medication

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When New Motherhood Hurts: 4 Signs You Have Postpartum Depression

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persistent depressive disorder

5 Things to Know About Persistent Depressive Disorder

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seasonal affective disorder tips

5 Ways to Stay Positive While Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder

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