October 11, 2021
Where and How To Get Birth Control Pills
We get it. You lead a very busy life that leaves you little time to go through the hassle of getting your birth control prescription every month. You barely have time to wash your hair, never mind dealing with a doctor’s office to get your prescription and running to the pharmacy to pick up your […]
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August 25, 2021
what does acne on your chin mean
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Renceh Flojo Having acne anywhere isn’t a pleasant experience. However, it can be the most discouraging when on your face, as this area is the most difficult to hide. Read on to learn more about why acne may appear on the chin and some simple […]
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April 29, 2021
A History of Scapegoating and Sexual Violence
March 30, 1876, a newspaper article was published in an effort to further rally Californians against the perceived threat of Chinese Americans, many of whom had joined the effort to build the transcontinental railroad. Others had formed self-sustaining communities in the face of Xenophobia. The charges in the aforementioned article classified Chinese Americans as “a […]
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November 17, 2020
Fighting for Equal Access to Contraceptive Care
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Access to contraception is difficult enough for people with uteri, and even more so for those in marginalized communities. Historically, minority groups have had higher rates of unplanned pregnancies and worse health outcomes due to physical, financial, and social barriers that […]
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August 25, 2020
Yaz vs Yasmin: What’s the difference?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Aariyana Britton. Updated March 9, 2021 TLDR: Yasmin and Yaz have the same active ingredients: Ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. Yaz just has lower dose of estrogen. Yaz has 20 mcg of estrogen which is NOT good for women under the age of 30’s bone health. Yaz has […]
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March 19, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie C If you’ve left your house at all in the past few weeks or so you would know that markets all over are rapidly running out of supplies. When a virus is spreading around and you want to make sure you stay unaffected you […]
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January 28, 2020
Dr. Sophia Yen Featured on Imagine Human!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In case you missed it, Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, was interviewed by Imagine Human earlier this year! As you loyal readers know, Pandia is a Stanford startup focused on improving women’s health through products and services, […]
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December 29, 2019
Here’s Everything You Should Know About Condoms
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Hello fellow sexually active people! Hope you are taking care of your health (mental, physical, sexual) and you’ve found a suitable partner for cuffing szn! The holidays is one of the most popular times during the year for people to get […]
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December 10, 2019
DIY Stocking Stuffers List: Reproductive Health Edition by Carmiya
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Happy Holidays, Pandia pals! Raise your hand if you’re still running your holiday gift errands ?♀️ Then put your worries aside: I’ve got a list of the BEST presents to get your friends and family – and yourself! You’ve got to treat yourself too, […]
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December 2, 2019
Taking the Pill Before Netflix & Chill
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team “Netflix and chill?” I’m sure we’ve all heard this internet slang term whether we’ve used it or not IRL. It’s a euphemism for sex. It usually entails watching a movie or TV show with the intention of having sex anytime during […]
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December 2, 2019
How to get your Birth Control Online for Cyber Monday by Jacquie
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie The holidays are rolling in fast. A surplus number of customers is going to flood every store, which will amount to treacherous lengthy lines. As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough with shopping for friends and family, us ladies now have to also allocate […]
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October 28, 2019
Birth Control Pills and who you love, lust, marry
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When you are on birth control pills, you choose someone that is more likely to provide. When you come off the pill, if your partner was not good looking, then your sex life/attraction might be less. Pandia Health prescribes birth control […]
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