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Dr. Ko Says: My First Experience with TSS
04/18/2012 - 4:10pm | softcup_maryMy first encounter with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) was as a 2nd year resident. I was on call that night and was called by the ER about an admission. It was a 17 year-old girl who was being admitted to the...
10 Ways to Help Girls Avoid Substance Abuse (by Girls Inc.)
04/12/2012 - 12:00pm | softcup_maryYou can initiate positive change in a girl's life. Here are some tips, created by Girls Inc., that will help you be a positive role model for the young girls you know.
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Not Just the Genitals: Sexuality 101
02/10/2012 - 2:48pm | softcup_maryWith Valentine's Day just around the corner, what better topic to blog about than SEX.
Now that I have your attention, let's talk about sex,...
Growing Strong Women
01/19/2012 - 2:05pm | softcup_traceyToday the Softcup team all watched an inspring video, and we can't wait to see the documentary in full.
I really...
Dr. Ko Says: Perimenopause Definition, Symptoms, and Treatments
12/19/2011 - 2:11pm | softcup_maryPerimenopause is the time of transition between when a woman is regularly producing eggs to the time when the ovaries shut down permanently, also known as menopause. Women start perimenopause at different ages. In your 40s, or even as early as your 30s, your may start noticing the signs.
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Dr. Ko Says: What to Expect at Your Annual Pelvic Exam
11/21/2011 - 7:16pm | softcup_maryYou may have hear about the dreaded "annual exam" from your mother while growing up. What does this exam consist of and why is it so dreaded?
The annual gynecological exam consists mainly of a manual breast exam by the physician and a pelvic exam, which is made up of two parts...
Using a Menstrual Cup for the First Time
09/27/2011 - 1:29pm | softcup_maryIn a feminine hygiene market dominated by tampons and pads, trying a menstrual cup may seem intimidating at first. Menstrual cups have been around as long as tampons but are less familiar to some women. Whether you're dealing with unpredictable periods, experience a heavy flow or want to...
Testimonial Thursdays: "I Am Telling All of My Friends and Family"
09/22/2011 - 9:54am | softcup_maryI just started sing Softcups this summer and I wanted to let you know that I absolutely LOVE them! Your product has brought me the freedom to do my everyday activities even while having my period. I have always used tampons or pads, and on my heavy flow days both, but with the Softcups the most...
Menstrual Cup Q&A
09/07/2011 - 10:25am | softcup_maryQ: What is a menstrual cup and what are the advantages of using one?
A: There are two kinds of menstrual cups: the first is a soft, flexible cup that is worn internally, in the natural space under the cervix and behind the pubic bone where it conforms to your body. You can wear it for...
