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A Guide to Hormonal Birth Control: The Birth Control Pill, IUD, Implants, and More

A Guide to Hormonal Birth Control: The Birth Control Pill, IUD, Implants, and More

There are a variety of birth control methods to choose from. This blog dives into all of the types of hormonal birth control options available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Posted on September 11, 2020
Tagged: Sexual Health
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The Birth of the Birth Control Pill

The Birth of the Birth Control Pill

Sprinkling crocodile excrement on the vulva, drinking liquid lead and mercury, inserting silphium soaked cotton balls into the vagina: these are some of the methods women were rumoured to have used in ancient times to prevent pregnancy. 
Posted on September 03, 2020
Tagged: Menstrual Health, Sexual Health
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Endometriosis: It Isn’t Just Period Cramps

Endometriosis: It Isn’t Just Period Cramps

Despite the fact that it affects 1 in 10 individuals, endometriosis is still not very well understood. This week, we interviewed Dr. Sarah Zadek, and Jenna, a young woman with endometriosis in order to share positivity & spread awareness on her journey.

Posted on August 27, 2020
Tagged: Medical Conditions
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Understanding PCOS

Understanding PCOS

How many of us really know what PCOS is? What causes it? What does it mean to deal with it on a daily basis? This week, the Marlow team set out on a mission to learn more about PCOS and through our platform, we want to shed some light on how this syndrome affects those living with it.
Posted on August 20, 2020
Tagged: Medical Conditions, Menstrual Health
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Understanding Vaginismus

Understanding Vaginismus

Roughly 2 in every 1000 individuals with a vagina have vaginismus, but what is vaginismus? What causes it? How do I treat it? Can vaginismus go away on its own? This week, we interviewed Michelle Fraser, a pelvic health physiotherapist and Hannah Kilarski, a student diagnosed with vaginismus to find out.
Posted on August 13, 2020
Tagged: Medical Conditions
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The Painful Truth About Menstrual Leave

The Painful Truth About Menstrual Leave

For some menstruators, period pain goes far beyond uncomfortable cramping. A possible solution? Menstrual leave. However, in practice, will this actually improve the quality of life of menstruators? Or only further add to the judgement and scrutiny around menstruation?
Posted on August 06, 2020
Tagged: Menstrual Health, Social Reflections
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Period Sex: Bloody Good Fun

Period Sex: Bloody Good Fun

Some individuals experience painful periods and the last thing on their mind is being sexual. Others feel an increase in arousal. Both are normal! With that being said, can you participate in sexual activities while on your period? YES! Period sex shouldn’t be taboo. You do you!
Posted on July 30, 2020
Tagged: Menstrual Health, Sexual Health
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Good Vibrations: The Unusual History of the Vibrator

Good Vibrations: The Unusual History of the Vibrator

Picture this… it’s been a long week and you’re feeling a little under the weather. In an attempt to resolve your issue, you decide to take a trip to the doctor’s office. Upon your arrival, the doctor takes one look at your chart and swiftly gives you a diagnosis: Hysteria. Your treatment? A vibrator-induced orgasm.

Posted on July 23, 2020
Tagged: Sexual Health, Social Reflections
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Ethics and Sexists - The Porn Industry

Ethics and Sexists - The Porn Industry

While consuming and making pornography can be a positive experience for some viewers and artists, the porn industry itself is filled with misogyny, racism, sexism, sexual exploitation, sex-trafficking, and much more, all to generate profits.
Posted on July 17, 2020
Tagged: Social Reflections
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Feminism for Sale: 'Femvertising' in the Menstrual Product Industry

Feminism for Sale: 'Femvertising' in the Menstrual Product Industry

Feminist-themed ads – aka “femvertising” – link consumption to social causes for corporate profit. If consumers are buying products as a ticket to a social movement, is it still reasonable to consider this social activism?
Posted on July 09, 2020
Tagged: Social Reflections
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Understanding Vaginal Yeast Infections

Understanding Vaginal Yeast Infections

Did you know that the vagina is a self-cleaning organ? Through the use of discharge, the vagina can clean itself of certain bacteria to keep everything in line. But, sometimes things go astray. Itching, burning and heavy discharge are all common signs that there is an overgrowth of the Candida fungi leading to Candidiasis - AKA a vaginal yeast infection.
Posted on July 02, 2020
Tagged: Menstrual Health, Sexual Health
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Menstrual Products are Bloody Expensive: Period Poverty in Canada

Menstrual Products are Bloody Expensive: Period Poverty in Canada

This week, we're examining issues like the tampon tax, menstruation and homelessness, and free products on university campuses, to discuss the complexity of period poverty and highlight a few organizations and initiatives that are sparking change.

Posted on June 25, 2020
Tagged: Social Reflections
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