Birth Control
Does birth control impact your sex drive? Research explained.
Does birth control affect sex drive? Explore the research and find tips for improving libido.
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Marcella Israel, MD, OB/GYN
Science writer
Marcella is a Brazilian OB/GYN, humanitarian and mom.
Menstrual Cycle
Work and the menstrual cycle
“Productivity” is pretty ambiguous and hard to study. Despite this, many researchers are trying to find out how the menstrual...
Your Vagina
Vaginal discharge color guide: What do the different colors mean?
The color of your vaginal discharge will change throughout your menstrual cycle and depending on your reproductive life stage
Sex
Can you have sex on your period? A guide to the benefits, risks, and tips
There is nothing “dirty” or dangerous about menstrual blood.
Puberty
Signs your period is coming for the first time and how to prepare
Your body may give you a few clues as to when your period is going to start.
PCOS
Everything you need to know about depression, anxiety, and PCOS
People with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety
Menstrual Cycle
The brain, emotion, and the menstrual cycle: What science tells us
We spoke to Anne Marieke Doornweerd, a PhD candidate at Utrecht University, to learn more about emotions and the brain.
Bleeding
Uterine fibroids: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Fibroids are abnormal growths of muscle tissue that form in or on the walls of the uterus.
PMS & PMDD
How to relieve PMS symptoms
The best way to work around PMS is to figure out your unique patterns.
Trying to Conceive
How old is too old to have a baby?
If you are 35 or older, it’s likely that what you’ve read on the internet or heard from friends might...
Diet & Exercise
Unpacking the role of your menstrual cycle in fitness and strength training
Serena Williams has openly shared her struggles with debilitating menstrual migraines. Similarly, runner Dina Asher-Smith could not complete a race...
Your Vagina
Vaginal dryness: Why it happens and what you can do about it
Vaginal dryness is common but treatable, and can happen at any age.
Diet & Exercise
Can you swim on your period? Swimmers weigh in
It’s common to worry about whether you can swim on your period, Clue has all your questions answered.
Bleeding
How much period blood is normal?
You can expect around five tablespoons of blood during menstruation, but every person differs. What is normal for you may...
Bleeding
What does the color of your period blood mean?
The significance of period blood color is commonly misunderstood.
Endometriosis
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about endometriosis
A guide to endometriosis, its symptoms, and treatments
LGBTQIA+
The science behind periods and gender
Trans inclusion does not exclude women. We are here to explain why.
Birth Control
Which birth control is right for me?
Choosing the type of birth control that’s right for you can be overwhelming. Don’t worry—we’re here to help.
Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
What are postpartum mood disorders?
What are the baby blues? Postpartum mood disorders 101
Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Sex, fertility, and contraception after birth
If you’re not sure how long to wait to have sex after birth, when to start birth control, or what...
Skin & Hair
Hair and skin changes: your 20s and 30s
Understanding what is normal and what might indicate a hormonal disorder may also put you at ease no matter what...
How to Use Clue
How to use the Clue app to help you become pregnant
Track your periods, body temperature, cervical fluid, and ovulation tests.