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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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Dating and Relationships
What Is Groundhogging and Why Do People Do It?
By Xenia E.
Repeatedly finding similar partners can be a sign of an unhealed emotional wound.
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Physical Health
How Do You Know If You Have an Exercise Addiction?
By Xenia E.
Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle, but work out too much and it can become unhealthy.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
What You Need to Know About the First Postpartum Depression Pill
By Xenia E.
The FDA approved an oral treatment specifically designed to help with postpartum depression.
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Reproductive Health
What Are Potential Side Effects When You Stop Taking Birth Control?
By Xenia E.
You should anticipate changes, but what can you expect when stopping hormonal birth control?
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Mental Health
How Can You Help Yourself Exercise When Depressed?
By Xenia E.
We know exercise can help relieve symptoms of depression, but it's difficult to get motivated.
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Fertility
Fertility Benefits Can Make Employees and Employers Happier
By Xenia E.
Fertility treatments are pricey and often paid for out of pocket.
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Media and News
'What I Eat in a Day' Videos May Fuel Harmful Food Comparisons
By Xenia E.
Experts raise concerns about the WIEIAD trend on TikTok and Instagram.
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Physical Health
Why OB-GYNs Are Offering Botox Injections
By Xenia E.
You trust your OB-GYN with your sexual health. Now, some are offering cosmetic procedures, too.
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Mental Health
Commonly Misused Therapy Terms, Corrected by Therapists
By Xenia E.
Using these terms, even in your dating app profile, may lead to manipulation or emotional abuse.
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Libido and Hormones
What Does TikTok Get Wrong About Hormone Imbalance?
By Xenia E.
Turns out, most of the TikTok info about hormones is incorrect. Find out how to get the facts.