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Xenia E.
Xenia E.

Xenia E. (she/they) is a freelance sex and mental health writer. She focuses on reproductive justice, LGBTQIA+ issues, menstrual equity, gender, and trauma. She holds a BA in writing from The New School.

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Fertility
Can Acupuncture Help With Infertility?
By Xenia E.
Many women struggle with infertility. Is acupuncture the answer?
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Is It Active Labor or Prodromal Labor?
By Xenia E.
It feels real, but before you drive to the hospital, ensure it’s not a false labor.
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Reproductive Health
What Should You Know About Birth Control on Your College Campus?
By Xenia E.
Student health plans offer a range of contraceptive methods; off-campus options exist.
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Sexual Assault and Consent
What Can We Do About Sexual Assault on College Campuses?
By Xenia E.
Experts say some schools fall short in meeting survivors' needs. Here's how they can do better.
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Menstruation
Why Do PMS Symptoms Sometimes Worsen With Age?
By Xenia E.
PMS may intensify around perimenopause and due to lifestyle changes.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
What You Need To Know About Postpartum Psychosis
By Xenia E.
If delusions set in after childbirth, it could indicate a serious mental health condition.
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Mental Health
Can Birth Control Cause Depression?
By Xenia E.
Is depression a side effect of using birth control? Here's what the science has to say.
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Vaginal Health
How Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Treated?
By Xenia E.
PID needs to be treated with antibiotics and follow-up care or it could lead to infertility.
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Menstruation
What Problems Can Menstruation Cause?
By Xenia E.
This biological process can be responsible for a number of irregularities in the body.
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Reproductive Health
Are There Risks to Taking Emergency Contraception on Birth Control?
By Xenia E.
When a birth control method fails, using emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy.