It’s my choice—not yours
“You’re trying to trap me.” -my boyfriend “Your life is over.” -my dad “I don’t know how you are going to get yourself out of this mess.” -my best friend “You need to have an abortion.” -my boyfriend, again I … Continued
Author: Thomas Rudkins
Painful Periods
Mentioning your painful period cramps doesn’t give anyone much of a shock these days. Not even your gynecologist. Widespread acceptance of painful menses, however, does women a great disservice. While your painful period cramps might not seem like a big … Continued
Fear of having multiple children
Growing up I always said I wanted 4 children. I loved the idea of having a big family and the kids always having someone to play with and have their backs. Then my husband and I were blessed with our … Continued
Pregnancy—A remarkable journey
Women’s bodies were specifically designed to grow, carry and deliver a baby. During pregnancy women experience many changes to their bodies including hormonal, circulatory, respiratory, metabolic and physical. Some of these changes can be challenging for the expecting mother but … Continued
Why I quit Facebook
Social media is one of the great technological advances in this modern world. It’s a great way to advertise for business, stay connected with family and friends and become part of common interest groups. With all the attractive features of … Continued
How Birth Control Covers Up—Rather Than Solves—Your Problems
In 2021, nearly every gynecological problem under the sun is seemingly ‘solved’ with a little white pill. Maybe you’ve experienced an OBYGN visit similar to this: you mentally prepare for your appointment with one (or maybe several) symptoms in mind … Continued
How to Track your Cycle
For many women, tracking their menstrual cycle is limited to marking a calendar once-a-month or inputting their first day of bleeding into an app. But tracking your cycle is about more than just your period. Tracking your cycle is a … Continued
When you need a fresh start!
The year 2020 has hardly left anyone untouched in some way. Maybe you had to postpone a trip, visit, or dream that you had planned, or maybe you lost a loved one, relationship, or source of income. For many people … Continued
Single, pregnant, and confused
Single and pregnant sounds less than ideal maybe even scary. There are so many positive depictions of parents-to-be and plenty of negative depictions of the struggling single mom. It’s hard to see past the stereotype and create your own story … Continued
Why Pre-Abortion Counseling is Crucial for Your Mental, Emotional, and Physical Health
If you are looking to get an abortion, you might think to take an abortion pill as your first step. However, if you are considering an abortion, the most critical first step to take—before the abortion pill or looking into … Continued