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Maegan Boutot

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Science writer

Maegan was a science writer for Clue and an epidemiologist. Thinking about research validity and reproducibility keeps her up at night.

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Non-Hormonal Birth Control

Natural birth control and Fertility Awareness Methods

FAMs used in conjunction with other forms of contraception, such as condoms or spermicide, can decrease the risk of getting...

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Pleasure

How many types of female orgasms are there?

Most people report that some female orgasms are better than others. Clitoral stimulation, orgasms during sleep, exercise-induced orgasms, and more.

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PMS & PMDD

Tracking your period can help you understand PMS symptoms. Here’s how

Tracking symptoms throughout your menstrual cycle can help you understand your experience of PMS.

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Society

What’s all the fuss about free bleeding, and why does it matter?

Free bleeding is the practice of menstruating without blocking or collecting the period flow. Here’s why people do it.

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Birth Control

Birth control and sex drive

Whether you’re using birth control or not, you can use Clue to track both your sexual frequency and sex drive.

Pleasure

The science of sexual satisfaction

A happy sex life is an important part of a fulfilling life.

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Miscarriage

Am I having a miscarriage?

When a miscarriage occurs very early in pregnancy, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a miscarriage and...

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Emotions

Stress and the menstrual cycle

Everyone experiences stress, and for many it’s not an enjoyable experience.

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PMS & PMDD

Genetic evidence for PMDD

A 2017 study shows that premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) might be linked to observable genetic behavior within cells.

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Hormones & Your Cycle

What you should know about hormones

Hormones are the messengers of the body, telling it how to breathe and grow.

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Hormones & Your Cycle

Estrogen 101

Getting to know our hormones.

Chemical structure of different forms of estrogen in the body.
Hormones & Your Cycle

Estrogen 101

Getting to know our hormones.

Issues & Conditions

The immune system and the menstrual cycle

During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, people tend to have higher levels of antibodies.

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