March 6, 2020
Dr. Yen featured on Mind of a Mentor podcast
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Are you part of half of the US population who listens to podcasts? If you are, you don’t want to miss this one. If you are not, this one will be a great place to start. This one is episode #85 […]
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March 1, 2020
Dealing with Birth Control and Periods During Spring Break
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Who’s ready for spring break? Bring out your swim suits, shorts, and cute clothes because 2020 is your year! This means getting your birth control delivered (wherever you are in the US) and also skipping your period so it doesn’t get […]
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January 17, 2020
How to choose the best, most effective birth control for me?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2020 Are you interested in starting birth control medication? Great! Before you get started, it’s critical to know all the details about the contraceptive care process, and Pandia Health is here to make sure you have all […]
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December 10, 2019
beat the #PeriodMunchies: healthy winter snacks!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In Winter, snacking can become the weapon to power through the cold weather and the short days. Indulgent Holiday meals (and their leftovers) are adding up. And soon you find yourself in a prolonged state of food coma… If you want […]
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December 10, 2019
How to Stop Your Periods During the Winter Break
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie C Brrrr… The long-awaiting winter break and the holiday season are upon us! Winter break means no work deadlines, no finals and no stress. That is unless your period is going to get in the way of your holiday and vacation plans. If you’ve […]
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December 10, 2019
What to Buy Your Gal Pals for the Holidays: Feminist Edition by Carmiya
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Seasons greetings fellow feminists! If you’re frantically searching for a gift to get your girlfriends for the holidays, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve made a list (don’t worry, it’s been double-checked by both Santa and the Hanukkah Fairy so everything on here […]
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November 22, 2019
Why I Became a Campus Rep at Pandia Health
10 Activities for a Period-Free Summer!
Summer is right around the corner! https://gph.is/2o0rgyW
Whether your summer plans include lounging around on a beach chair soakin’ up some rays or lounging around on the couch eating cheese puffs straight outta the bag, I got you covered with the 10 BEST activities you can do for a totally rockin’, PERIOD-FREE summer!
WEAR WHITE SHORTS http://gph.is/2mVYcv0
You know those super cute white shorts that hibernate in your drawer for one week every single month? You always have the perfect event to wear them to, but everytime you want to wear them, Aunt Flo comes knocking on your door! Well, fear not! There’s a safe, effective, and affordable way to turn off your period so you can wear those white shorts without worrying about any stains. No period, no problem!
Take a ride on your beach cruiser http://gph.is/1UUU988
Raise your hand if you hate biking with a pad or tampon in ??? Yeah, that’s what I thought. By turning off your menstrual cycle, you can enjoy your bike cycle without having to worry about constantly re-adjusting your seat with every turn of the wheel. Now, go enjoy that nice bike ride down Sunset Boulevard period-free!
Have fun in the sun and sand! http://gph.is/2pF62Hl
Summer = beach all day, everyday. Sand in your toes, sun on your face, and … blood in your swimsuit bottoms?! No, thank you! Put on that cute bikini and jump into the ocean without the hassle of using a tampon or experiencing FOMO!
Accelerate without a break! https://gph.is/2Qs41QK
What I Like: driving along the breezy coast, through majestic mountains, and between towering trees.
What I Don’t Like: waiting 4 hours to find a rest stop only to discover I got my period and now have to contort into the fetal position in the back of the car for the rest of the road trip. No bueno, amirite?
To avoid that happening to you, learn how to turn off your period so the only hassle you have is capturing the perfect shot at golden hour when you finally make it to Joshua Tree ?
Buckle up – it’s roller coaster time! http://gph.is/1dww8pa
Put on your Mickey ears, treat yo self to that dole whip, and hop onto Space Mountain because you’re going to Disneyland! You know what sucks, though? Having to plan your Disney day around your menstrual cycle! Don’t let this happen to you – stop your period so you can have a magical time at the happiest place on earth! (P.S. What’s your favorite ride? I love Peter Pan’s Flight and the Matterhorn!)
Ride that pony! http://gph.is/1U9afh1
I don’t mean in the sexual way – but you do you, girl! Seriously, though, if you’re into horseback riding, it’s a lot easier to get up on that saddle when you don’t have blood leaking through your trousers. Horseback riding on the beach is doubly fun so take your mane stallion (get it?) out on the sand or the dirt for a summer gallop!
Become one with nature https://gph.is/2rY4ufQ
Crank out that sleeping bag, roast some marshmallows, and sing that weird campfire song from Spongebob (I know you know what I’m talking about)! Camping can be super fun (minus the bugs and potential coyotes) but you know what makes it ten times better? No cramping! Yep, camping no cramping is the new motto for summer — and it’s super easy to do! Head on over here to find out how to turn off your period!
Take a hike! http://gph.is/29qqhn3
Okay, I didn’t mean for you to actually storm off angrily. What I meant was go on a summer hike either by yourself or with your gal pals — be sure to bring sunscreen, water, and snacks!! All of this can fit in a small bag but when you’ve also got to worry about stuffing in pads or tampons or diva cups or whatever it is you use for your period … it can get real heavy real fast! Stop your period and use that space for better things like sunglasses, a camera, or your birth control!
Bring a picnic to the park at sunset http://gph.is/2wyJleM
Picture a sprawling meadow overlooking the mountains. The sun is setting and you’re enjoying a luxurious dinner of chips and guacamole from Chipotle (hey, we all have our ideas of fancy, okay). All of a sudden, you notice a red spot on the back of your new dress; at first you think it’s wine but then you realize that Aunt Flo barged in on your date and now you have to rush home to get a change of clothes or sit there in misery until you can leave. Sounds unpleasant, huh? Well, if you turn off your period, you don’t have to worry about a mishap like this happening again and you can enjoy your chips and guac in peace!
Paint a masterpiece with a squirt gun https://i1.wp.com/www.urbannews.biz/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mia1.gif?resize=640%2C478&ssl=1
This activity reminds of the scene in the Princess Diaries when Mia and her mom hit balloons filled with paint at the wall and call it balloon art. Tbh, that mother-daughter relationship is goals. You know what else is goals? Making an artistic mess on a canvas with a squirt gun rather than experiencing a less than pretty mess in your underwear caused by your period. Focus on becoming the next Picasso instead of worrying about when your period is going to surprise you with a visit!
And, there you have it — 10 summer activities you can do without worrying about getting your period! What summer fun are you looking forward to?
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November 12, 2019
Birth Control Side Effects: the Bad, the Myths, and the Good
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The birth control pill, the birth control patch, the birth control ring: they all contain the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These are steroid hormones that can cause side effects. Some not so great. But some actually very good! Let’s start with […]
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October 7, 2019
How To Get My Birth Control Delivered Online
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2021 Have you ever had those moments when you’re just so unmotivated? You still have your goals, and maybe you’ve even mapped out how you’re going to achieve them, but you can’t seem to get off of […]
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September 26, 2019
Rejoice for World Contraception Day by Carmiya
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya It’s World Contraception Day! Since its launch in 2007, WCD has worked to improve awareness of contraception and to allow young people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. We stan progress! Before we get into it, sign up HERE to […]
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August 26, 2019
LifeHack: Don’t Skip Class Because of Birth Control
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Before you read on, make sure you never miss a day of class or work because of your birth control. Get your birth control delivered & sign up today! #PandiaPeaceOfMind Get Started LifeHack: Don’t Skip Class Because of Birth Control. #PandiaBack2School […]
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August 18, 2019
Saving Money Hacks for Back to School by Carmiya
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Saving Money Hacks for Back to School, Part 2! #PandiaBack2School It’s Back to School season already! Your room may be cluttered with notebooks, pens, and calculators rather than Christmas lights, Halloween pumpkins, and New Year’s streamers but that doesn’t mean this “holiday” is any […]
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