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    Why Misinformation Thrives on Social Media
    Kyra Keer
    • Apr 30
    • 13 min

    Why Misinformation Thrives on Social Media

    The rise of social media platforms has reprogrammed the way we access and interact with new information.
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    An Introduction to Sex Toys
    Carly Cihosky
    • Apr 16
    • 7 min

    An Introduction to Sex Toys

    Sex toys are items designed to enhance your sexual experiences by stimulating one or more erogenous zones.
    18 views
    An Overview of Vaginal Discharge
    Han Wellings
    • Apr 12
    • 4 min

    An Overview of Vaginal Discharge

    Vaginal discharge is a positive sign that the vagina is doing its thing!
    26 views
    Help, my period is missing!
    Carly Cihosky
    • Feb 8
    • 12 min

    Help, 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
    152 views
    What causes cystic acne?
    Brittany Pompilii
    • Jan 2
    • 7 min

    What 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...
    147 views
    What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
    Kyra Keer
    • Dec 5, 2021
    • 8 min

    What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

    Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be thought of as ‘severe PMS’ because they share a lot of the same symptoms.
    109 views
    What is bacterial vaginosis?
    Carly Cihosky
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 10 min

    What is bacterial vaginosis?

    In this blog post, missINFORMED covers a condition called bacterial vaginosis.
    95 views
    Managing Your PMS
    Han Wellings
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 7 min

    Managing Your PMS

    PMS is a cyclical condition with symptoms arising during the luteal phase and ceasing within the first couple of days after menstruation.
    51 views0 comments
    Do Antidepressants Impact Sexual Function?
    Kyra Keer
    • Oct 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    Do 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
    54 views0 comments
    What are Canadian vaccine passports?
    the missINFORMED Team
    • Sep 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    What 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...
    45 views0 comments
    Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
    Emily Clark
    • Jul 7, 2021
    • 10 min

    Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

    Content warning: This post contains information regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. If these subjects are upsetting for...
    367 views0 comments
    What is SPF? An Overview about Sun Protection
    Brittany Pompilii
    • Jul 5, 2021
    • 8 min

    What is SPF? An Overview about Sun Protection

    How many times in your life have you been told, “make sure you wear sunscreen”?
    59 views0 comments
    Help! My vagina smells like a... vagina?
    Roma Dhamanaskar
    • May 27, 2021
    • 7 min

    Help! 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?...
    244 views0 comments
    C-Section versus Vaginal Birth: When is one preferred over the other?
    Brittany Pompilii
    • May 25, 2021
    • 8 min

    C-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,...
    79 views0 comments
    What is a birth plan and should I make one?
    Brittany Pompilii
    • May 19, 2021
    • 5 min

    What 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...
    48 views0 comments
    How to make a birth plan and advocate for your needs during pregnancy
    Roma Dhamanaskar
    • May 19, 2021
    • 9 min

    How to make a birth plan and advocate for your needs during pregnancy

    TLDR: 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...
    97 views0 comments
    Emergency Contraceptives: What are they and how can I access them?
    Kyra Keer
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 10 min

    Emergency 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...
    145 views0 comments
    What is the difference between adenomyosis and endometriosis?
    Roma Dhamanaskar
    • Apr 16, 2021
    • 5 min

    What 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;...
    327 views0 comments
    What causes my PMS?
    Han Wellings
    • Mar 14, 2021
    • 13 min

    What 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,...
    83 views0 comments
    Accessing gynaecological care in Canada
    Roma Dhamanaskar
    • Mar 3, 2021
    • 7 min

    Accessing gynaecological care in Canada

    TLDR: This post will outline how to access gynaecological care in Canada. For a brief overview, you can access gynaecological care in the...
    16,371 views0 comments
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    missINFORMED is a national non-profit designed to provide health education & to promote informed advocacy through evidence-based teachings and by centring the lived experiences of women and gender diverse folks. This information is not designed to replace a physician's independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Always consult your doctor or health care professional about your medical conditions. missINFORMED does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use of this website is purely for informational purposes. 
     

    missINFORMED primarily operates on the traditional land belonging to the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Attiwonderonk, Mississauga Peoples, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. However, we hope to support Nations across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that our actions contribute to the land we live on, and as such, we are tasked to be caretakers of this land and the people that inhabit it. For the individuals of immigrant and settler Canadian descent present on our team, we acknowledge that our positions on health, and our accessibility to healthcare, have been largely shaped by our own lived experiences, which encompass many privileges. We are committed to evaluate & decolonize our practices continually and do our best to incorporate the lived experiences of the land defenders and protectors within our work. We plan to use our platform to be inclusive of all women and gender diverse folks who call the geographical confines of what is currently known as Canada, home. We hope to build our organization to represent and support those with multiple identities, including but not limited to queer, trans, two-spirit, and non-binary folk, as well as those who are Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Colour. As an organization, we will try our utmost best to ensure that only individuals with lived experiences speak on behalf of their communities while still recognizing that communities of colour and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community are not a monolith. While each member of missINFORMED brings their own experiences, education, and expertise, we are always motivated to keep learning and to keep expanding our repertoire and knowledge capacity.

    Land acknowledgements like this one are a great start to decolonizing the current colonial systems by which we operate, but they are not the only thing we can do. For example, actively supporting the sovereignty of Indigenous Nations such as supporting policies and movements that give the land back to Indigenous Nations, policies that do not condemn Indigenous communities or make it more difficult for them to receive the support that they deserve, paying Indigenous people when their knowledge and emotional labour are requested, and so much more. You can learn more about the Nations you share this land with here. 

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