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Should You Get Mental Health Treatment?

We asked our providers to share his expert insights on who should consider mental health medication and what they can expect.

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6 Steps to Ditch Sexual Shame

If you feel ashamed about your desires, read sex educator Cassandra Corrado's good advice on getting over it and owning your pleasure.

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Quiz: Test Your Acne IQ

Assess your knowledge of the real causes of and solutions for acne by taking our dermatologist-approved quiz.

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Birth Control and Sex Drive Explained

Do the pill and other forms of hormonal birth control affect libido? Nurx healthcare provider Cristin Hackel has answers.

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5 Reasons So Many Women Get Birth Control Online

Learn the big reasons people love getting contraception through telemedicine.

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6 Causes of Frequent (or Recurring) UTIs

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How To Determine If You Have a UTI or STI

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How Stress Affects Vaginal Health

Did you know that stress is linked to yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and other down-below health woes? A Nurx doctor explains.

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Answers to Your Roe-Related Questions

We want to share how Nurx has responded to the repeal of abortion rights, and answer questions we've been receiving from our community.

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UTIs and Your Period: What You Need to Know

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How the emergency contraception pill works

Quick, safe, and easy options to help you prevent pregnancy when life catches you off guard.

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What You Need to Know About UTI Antibiotics

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Guide to UTIs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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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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Exceptional care at every step

At Nurx, we make it easy to get the expert healthcare you deserve. From schedules to health history, everybody is different—so we provide treatment and care that’s personalized to you. Through life’s cycles, changes, and transitions, we’re here to help you make informed choices about your health.

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