Menstruation
How to use a menstrual cup
This Earth Day, the Cora team is so excited to introduce Blood + Milk readers to our most eco-friendly period product yet: The Cora Cup. Created for the woman exploring…
Sex + Intimacy
Ask Kait: What Do You Think of Cock Rings?
Anonymous asks: What do you think of cock rings? Anonymous: I think they’re great! Cock or penis rings are the original hands-free couples’ vibrator. They add fun, newsness, and variety….
Body + Body Image
Healthcare for Larger Bodies: Advocating for Yourself When Your Doctor Won’t
In a perfect world, going to the doctor would be this simple: you visit your healthcare provider, tell them what’s been ailing you, they listen, they diagnose, and they treat…
Birth Control + Abortion
How to Help Fight Abortion Bans in the U.S.
The rise in extreme anti-abortion legislation across the U.S. has incited a heated and angry response, but now is the time to channel that emotional energy into practical grassroots action….
Fertility
I Made the Decision to Close the Fertility ‘Chapter’ of My Life
Most women decide to take control of their fertility with (or without) input from a partner, and this choice comes in many forms. From condoms and birth control pills to…
Pregnancy + Birth
What You Need to Know About Postpartum Masturbation
Doctors typically recommend waiting six weeks after giving birth in order to have vaginal intercourse. Most couples resume vaginal intercourse by eight weeks after giving birth, but not as frequently…
Pregnancy Loss
Ending A Wanted, Late-Term Pregnancy
When I became pregnant for the first time, with my daughter, Georgia, I thought I knew everything I needed to be afraid of about pregnancy. With how common early miscarriages…
Menopause
Natural Remedies for Night Sweats
One of the most bemoaned symptoms of menopause are the infamous night sweats. With your hormones already changing, it’s unlikely you want to add a hormonal treatment to the mix,…
