Kyra KeerApr 3013 minWhy Misinformation Thrives on Social Media The rise of social media platforms has reprogrammed the way we access and interact with new information.
Carly CihoskyApr 167 minAn Introduction to Sex ToysSex toys are items designed to enhance your sexual experiences by stimulating one or more erogenous zones.
Han WellingsApr 124 minAn Overview of Vaginal DischargeVaginal discharge is a positive sign that the vagina is doing its thing!
Carly CihoskyFeb 812 minHelp, my period is missing!In this article, we will learn about Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where your period disappears due to chronic stres
Brittany PompiliiJan 27 minWhat causes cystic acne?Despite the myth that acne only occurs during puberty, acne is a common skin condition that can affect anyone at any age. Acne can be...
Kyra KeerDec 5, 20218 minWhat is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be thought of as ‘severe PMS’ because they share a lot of the same symptoms.
Carly CihoskyNov 17, 202110 minWhat is bacterial vaginosis?In this blog post, missINFORMED covers a condition called bacterial vaginosis.
Han WellingsOct 22, 20217 minManaging Your PMSPMS is a cyclical condition with symptoms arising during the luteal phase and ceasing within the first couple of days after menstruation.
Kyra KeerOct 3, 20215 minDo Antidepressants Impact Sexual Function?There is no one-size-fits-all definition of sexual function, but it is important that you identify your normal before taking antidepressants
the missINFORMED TeamSep 12, 20213 minWhat are Canadian vaccine passports?A COVID-19 vaccine passport (or vaccine certification, or proof of vaccination) is a digital or paper document you can obtain after...
Emily ClarkJul 7, 202110 minPelvic Floor PhysiotherapyContent warning: This post contains information regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. If these subjects are upsetting for...
Brittany PompiliiJul 5, 20218 minWhat is SPF? An Overview about Sun ProtectionHow many times in your life have you been told, “make sure you wear sunscreen”?
Roma DhamanaskarMay 27, 20217 minHelp! My vagina smells like a... vagina?Often, the healthcare-related questions we ask do not have simple answers. What happens during my period? Should I do a breast self-exam?...
Brittany PompiliiMay 25, 20218 minC-Section versus Vaginal Birth: When is one preferred over the other? My name is Brittany Pompilii and my pronouns are she/her. I reside on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki,...
Brittany PompiliiMay 19, 20215 minWhat is a birth plan and should I make one?TLDR: A birth plan is a written document that outlines preferences and requests a pregnant person has for before, during, and after...
Roma DhamanaskarMay 19, 20219 minHow to make a birth plan and advocate for your needs during pregnancyTLDR: In this article, we will review how to make a birth plan and how to advocate for your birth plan. To learn more about what a birth...
Kyra KeerApr 20, 202110 minEmergency Contraceptives: What are they and how can I access them?TLDR: There are three types of oral emergency contraceptive options (LNG pills, Yupze method, and Ella), plus the copper intrauterine...
Roma DhamanaskarApr 16, 20215 minWhat is the difference between adenomyosis and endometriosis?TLDR: This piece examines two conditions that both involve the endometrial tissue of the uterus and have overlapping symptoms;...
Han WellingsMar 14, 202113 minWhat causes my PMS?Hi readers, my name is Hannah (she/they) and I am the author of this piece. I want to acknowledge my position as a white-passing,...
Roma DhamanaskarMar 3, 20217 minAccessing gynaecological care in CanadaTLDR: This post will outline how to access gynaecological care in Canada. For a brief overview, you can access gynaecological care in the...