If going to the gynecologist stresses you out, arming yourself with a few etiquette tips for OB/GYN appointments can definitely help. Knowing what to do, and what the process might be like, takes some ...

Going to the doctor, although necessary, can be a bit daunting, especially when you factor in exam anxiety at the OB-GYN. “Going to the OB-GYN often includes discussing sensitive topics, many that ...

If you got your period right before an ob-gyn appointment (it always has the best timing!), you wouldn't be the first to wonder if it's an issue. Annual check-ups, pap smears, and appointments for ...

This article was written by Sarah Klein and provided by our partners at Prevention. You may have thought that since you don't need a Pap test every year you're off the hook when it comes to regularly ...

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN’s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

So, you’re a queer vagina owner and you’re finally going to your much-needed OB-GYN appointment (aka the one you’ve been putting off for months). For queer people, it can be intimidating, exhausting ...

You booked your gynecologist appointment months in advance — now it’s coming up and you realize you’re going to be on your period. What’s a menstruator to do?? Nothing unless you want to! You can ...