Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse and freelance writer specializing in women's health topics including fertility, IVF, pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormones, vaginal health, and cancer. Her work has appeared in Parents, Healthline, Reuters, Shondaland, What to Expect, and more. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, two daughters, and Australian Cattle Dog. Find her at RisaKerslakeWrites.com.
Communication in Relationships
How Cheating Starts and How to Stop It
Stepping out on your partner is often the result of a much deeper issue within a relationship.
Communication in Relationships
It's Not Always Easy to Ask for What You Want in Bed
Here's how to overcome your nerves and figure out what to say.
FDA Approves New One-Dose Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis
Xaciato, an antibiotic gel applied vaginally, offers an alternative to traditional methods.
What the DUTCH Test Can (and Can't) Do for You
While understanding hormones during menopause is helpful, there may be better ways to do it.
Help! Breastfeeding Is Making Me Lopsided
If nursing your baby has left your boobs uneven, you're not alone.
Understanding Reproductive Health
Study Finds Birth Control May Ease Menstrual-Related Asthma Symptoms
Researchers say hormonal contraceptive use by asthmatic women is linked to reduced flare-ups.
Why Pregnant Women Are More Susceptible to UTIs
What to expect when you're expecting? Possibly—a urinary tract infection.