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Vaginal health hacks seem to be everywhere on TikTok, but are any of them actually true? We spoke to an OB-GYN to get her honest thoughts on these viral videos. Thanks to the “no gatekeeping” trend on TikTok, people are revealing all of their best-kept secrets: from their holy-grail foundation to their favorite under-the-radar brunch […]

Want to improve your overall urinary tract health? Cranberry PACs can help. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD, HUM’s educational specialist, breaks down everything you need to know about cranberry and urinary tract health. You’ve heard it a million times before: Drinking cranberry juice can help cure your UTI. But what’s the real deal with cranberry and urinary […]

Let’s be honest: You probably don’t pay too much attention to your vaginal health unless things are painful, itchy, smelly, or otherwise uncomfortable. But when things do go wrong down below, it often involves an all-encompassing unpleasantness that you’d do anything to fix.  In large part, the health of your vaginal tissue comes down to […]

Did you know your body houses more than just one microbiome? There are actually four major human microbiome types, and each one is important to your overall health. Here, experts explain what you can do to cultivate healthy microbiomes.  By now, it’s no secret that certain bacteria are on your side, health-wise. In fact, you […]

Here, an OB-GYN details the causes of vaginal dryness. Plus: what to do to maintain a healthy vaginal environment with adequate moisture and lubrication. We’ve previously investigated if vaginal discharge is normal. Spoiler alert: In most cases, rest assured that it’s perfectly healthy. Yet on the flip side, there’s another aspect of gynecological health you […]

Ever asked yourself if your vaginal discharge is normal? You’re not alone. In fact, a 2017 review shared that around 10 million doctor’s visits per year are scheduled to address concerns about female discharge. So what’s up with what’s going on down there? Fortunately, Wendy Goodall McDonald, MD, FACOG—a Chicago-based, board-certified OB-GYN—has answers. Here’s a […]

We’re unpacking everything you should know when it comes to chemicals in tampons. Plus: the benefits of organic tampons and other feminine care considerations. Do you use tampons? Since an estimated 50 to 86 percent of all menstruating women in the United States do, let’s assume yes. Now, when’s the last time you thought about […]

Radio/podcast host and Modern Woman Tanya Rad is a girl’s girl and a media maven to be reckoned with. Perhaps you listen to her on the air, or get her hot takes on pop culture as an E! News contributor. There’s also a good chance that you get a glimpse into her personal life on […]

Curious about the different kinds of birth control? How about what you can expect from each? We asked two OB-GYNs all about the pros and cons of seven types of birth control for women. By the end of this article, we hope you’ll have a better sense of which kind may work best for you. […]

Sex writer Karley Sciortino discusses her years-long journey to finally get her vaginal health on track. Having a vagina is stressful. Being a woman essentially confirms that your bathroom cabinet is permanently overflowing with vaginal antifungal creams, and that more than once you’ve thrown a pair of bloody underwear into the garbage of a public […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, answers one of our most-asked questions: Which HUM probiotic should I take? Here’s the definitive guide on the differences between Gut Instinct, Skin Squad, Private Party, and Fan Club. You’ve probably heard that probiotics are key to keeping your gut microbiome happy. But with so many probiotic supplements out there, how […]

We recently learned that a tragic 65% of women are uncomfortable using the words vagina and vulva. Ladies, it’s time to get comfortable and speak up about our vaginas and their wellbeing. To lead the way, here are six real women talking about vaginal health on-camera. From yeast infections, to UTIs, and menstrual cups, here’s […]