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Medical Gaslighting, Patriarchal Standards Silencing The Voices Of Women In Pain

Medical Gaslighting, Patriarchal Standards Silencing The Voices Of Women In Pain

By Francesca Grossman The first time I had serious surgery, I had my thyroid removed. If there is a better metaphor for being silenced than to have your throat cut […]

Creativity

Artist Fahren Feingold, "Look Deeper" Artwork featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition + Paddle8 Auction presented by The Untitled Space, January - February 2020

Artist Fahren Feingold’s ‘Living For Love’ Exhibit Supporting Women’s Mental Health Org.

Our fave NYC gallery, The Untitled Space, is holding a special exhibition and auction, from January 30 to February 8, called ‘Living For Love’. Created by artist Fahren Feingold, this […]

Health

6 Health Screening Tests Every Woman Should Have

6 Health Screening Tests Every Woman Should Have

No matter how strong you think your health is, it’s crucial to stay on top of the screenings and preventative care recommended by your doctor. Women specifically have several doctors’ […]

Health

New Research Reveals 1 In 3 Women Have No Understanding Of Their Menstrual Cycle 

New Research Reveals 1 In 3 Women Have No Understanding Of Their Menstrual Cycle 

New research by PureGym has revealed a shocking lack of knowledge when it comes to the menstrual cycle, with one in three women (35%) admitting that they have no understanding […]

Health

This Female-Run VC Firm Invests In Medical Startups That Prioritize Women’s Health

This Female-Run VC Firm Invests In Medical Startups That Prioritize Women’s Health

According to a recent report from UC San Diego, there is a phenomenon of women’s health and pain often being ignored or misdiagnosed, leading to a cultural and institutional bias […]

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Addressing The Lack of Mental Health Resources For Women In Rural Areas With Community Action

Addressing The Lack of Mental Health Resources For Women In Rural Areas With Community Action

By Indiana Lee Mental health issues have been stigmatized for years, but they’re thankfully getting the attention they deserve across the country. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a huge […]

Health

Overlooked And Dismissed: How Doctors Often Ignore Women’s Pain

Overlooked And Dismissed: How Doctors Often Ignore Women’s Pain

By Indiana Lee The medical industry has an ugly history of mistreating and ignoring women. For hundreds of years, social gender inequalities have been intensified under the watch of medical […]

Health

When Taking Charge Of Your Health, Should Google Be Your “First Responder”?

When Taking Charge Of Your Health, Should Google Be Your “First Responder”?

By Kanwal L. Haq, M.S., and Amy Bantham, Dr.P.H., M.S., M.P.P. How many times have you found yourself with an unusual symptom or ailment and then quickly opened your phone […]

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How This Underestimated Source Of Nutrition Can Improve Women’s Quality Of Life

How This Underestimated Source Of Nutrition Can Improve Women’s Quality Of Life

The average lifespan for women in the US is higher than that of men (81 vs 77 years old, respectively). However, women have a higher rate of chronic health problems […]

Health

What Should All Women Know About Their Thyroid?

What Should All Women Know About Their Thyroid?

Women are five to eight times more likely than men to develop thyroid disease, according to statistics, and one in every eight women will develop a thyroid disorder during their lifetime.  It is […]

Sports

The Main Benefits Of Jiu-Jitsu For Female Health

The Main Benefits Of Jiu-Jitsu For Female Health

Jiu-jitsu is a martial art that has been practiced for centuries. It teaches moves to defend oneself against an armed or unarmed opponent, typically while the jiu-jitsu practitioner is wearing […]

Health

Entrepreneur Jess Graham Disrupting The $600B Menopause Market With Revolutionary New Company

Entrepreneur Jess Graham Disrupting The $600B Menopause Market With Revolutionary New Company

According to a 2020 report by Venture Capital firm Female Founders Fund, menopause is a $600 billion industry and opportunity for investors. Yes, that’s right, we said BILLION! Yet when […]

Girl on a Mission

Global Health Expert Launches Company To Revolutionize Access To Sexual Wellness In The Femcare Space

Global Health Expert Launches Company To Revolutionize Access To Sexual Wellness In The Femcare Space

When it comes to women supporting women, few have done it with more heart, soul and strategy than Kate Roberts, CEO of  The Body Agency, based in Washington DC. The Body Agency was […]

Health

Female-Focused Telehealth Co. Prioritizing Mental Health & Menopause For Women Over 40

Female-Focused Telehealth Co. Prioritizing Mental Health & Menopause For Women Over 40

Telehealth companies are becoming more and more popular these days, especially given the prolonged pandemic, and the need to restructure our healthcare system to ensure access for all, in the […]

Feminism

Get Festive With This Female-Focused Gift Guide From Sexual Wellness Co. The Body Agency

Get Festive With This Female-Focused Gift Guide From Sexual Wellness Co. The Body Agency

It’s that time of the year again when we go into overdrive looking for the perfect gift for the loved ones in our lives, or perhaps even ourselves (treat yo’self!). […]