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...
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Roma Dhamanaskar
- May 18, 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...
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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...
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Roma Dhamanaskar
- Apr 15, 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;...
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Han Wellings
- Mar 13, 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,...
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Roma Dhamanaskar
- Mar 2, 2021
- 8 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...
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Brittany Pompilii
- Feb 19, 2021
- 10 min
Reporting Sexual Assault in Canada
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1. If in Nunavut, call your local RCMP detachment. See local numbers by clicking here....
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Brittany Pompilii
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Levels of Sexual Assault in Canada
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1. If in Nunavut, call your local RCMP detachment. See local numbers by clicking here....
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Brittany Pompilii
- Feb 19, 2021
- 11 min
Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1. If in Nunavut, call your local RCMP detachment. See local numbers by clicking here....
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Kyra Keer
- Feb 12, 2021
- 5 min
Understanding the Differences Between Birth Control Pills and the Hormones Used
Illustrations by Alex McPhail, BA (Hons) Executive Summary: There are two main types of birth control pills - combination pills and...
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Emily Clark
- Jan 21, 2021
- 5 min
Can you skip your sugar pills?
Illustrated by Hannah Boonstra, BSc Executive Summary: Yes, the research indicates that it is safe to skip your sugar pill. Keep reading...
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Roma Dhamanaskar
- Jan 1, 2021
- 10 min
Understanding Breast Self-Examinations (BSE)
Breast self-examination (BSE) is a physical exam that anyone with breasts can conduct at home.
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Kayla Benjamin
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Who needs to get a pap test?
A Pap test looks for abnormal cells in the cervix, meaning only individuals with a cervix should be getting a pap test.
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Kayla Benjamin
- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
Considering a Copper IUD?
Copper IUDs are often used by individuals who want to avoid hormone-based contraception.
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Kayla Benjamin
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Why is penetrative sex painful for me?
Dyspareunia, or pain during penetrative intercourse, is more common than you might think and will likely have an existing solution. There...
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