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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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Reproductive Health
Is it Safe to Use Cannabis and Birth Control Together?
By Xenia E.
Research doesn't link marijuana use to reducing efficacy, but what about side effects?
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Reproductive Health
Here's What IUD Insertion and Removal Feel Like
By Xenia E.
This long-lasting form of contraception involves a few simple steps.
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Reproductive Health
How Do I Know When TikTok Promotes Birth Control Misinformation?
By Xenia E.
Here's an assortment of contraceptive myths TikTokers are pushing.
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Reproductive Health
The Rhythm Method: How Well Does It Work and Who Is It For?
By Xenia E.
A lot of planning and tracking is involved, but is this contraceptive form effective?
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Menstruation
Bleeding Backward: What Is Retrograde Menstruation?
By Xenia E.
Retrograde menstrual flow, or reverse menstruation, has nothing to do with astrology.
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Reproductive Health
What to Know About Using a Second Birth Control Method
By Xenia E.
When you really don't want to get pregnant, consider a combination approach to contraceptives.
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Reproductive Health
Birth Control Uses Other Than Contraception
By Xenia E.
Sure, contraceptives keep you from getting pregnant, but there are other potential benefits.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Postadoption Depression Is Common Yet Under Discussed
By Xenia E.
Feeling like you fall short of 'superparent' status? It might be more than just sadness.
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Uterine Health
What Is a Unicornuate Uterus?
By Xenia E.
Careful monitoring of this anomaly matters, but you can still live your best life.
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Uterine Health
Maintaining a Healthy Cervix Isn't Complicated
By Xenia E.
Safer sex and routine screenings go a long way toward cervical well-being.