Sarah Toler, DNP, CNM

Getting your first period is a sign that you’ve reached the beginning of your reproductive years

There is nothing “dirty” or dangerous about menstrual blood. 

Birthing as a surrogate comes with unique feelings, challenges, and health concerns. You may find it comforting that despite its...

What does it mean to be a mom? Well, it’s complicated.

What are the baby blues? Postpartum mood disorders 101

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

If you’re not sure how long to wait to have sex after birth, when to start birth control, or what...

Clue Birth Control is a digital fertility awareness-based method (FABM) of contraception that is hormone free. Clue Birth Control is...

Feel empowered throughout your postpartum journey and help your healthcare provider see what you need.

How, when, and why does spotting happen? Is it different than light bleeding before and after your period?

Clue’s enhanced Analysis makes it easy to stay on top of your menstrual health. Get a personalized overview of your...

The quality, consistency, and volume of cervical fluid types changes along with the menstrual cycle.

Are condoms effective? Are they always necessary? What is the correct way to put one on? Even if you’re not...

There are many different reasons why someone would consider undergoing egg freezing. Unlike embryo freezing (embryo cryopreservation), egg freezing doesn’t...

While different governments might have specific legal definitions for abortion, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy, it’s important to understand that these...

Sex education has been a part of school curriculums in the United States and other parts of the world for...

Access to safe, timely abortions is essential to the health of anyone who can become pregnant. Restrictive laws don’t stop...

While the emergency contraception pill is not a replacement for traditional birth control options, it is probably okay to take...

I share my personal story because the reversal of Roe v. Wade ruling impacts abortion as healthcare in many different...

If you menstruate, you might be concerned about how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact your cycle or access to period...

How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting reproductive planning

Clue supports over 12 million people with their menstrual health — including Clue employees. To keep Clue employees healthy and...

When your reproductive plans change, it’s common to feel unsure of where or how to start. That’s why we’ve created...

What the latest research says about the effects of ovulation, medications, herbal supplements, and BMI on the morning-after pill.

Access to birth control should be convenient, affordable, and personalized. Because this isn’t the case for everyone, it’s important to...

There are a range of non-hormonal options that vary in cost, effectiveness, and duration.

What the latest research says about how the hormonal IUD and the copper IUD work.

The science-based pregnancy mode designed for all pregnant people

Clue’s Chief Medical Officer, Lynae Brayboy, shares six ways tracking with Clue can really help you–and others.

Depending on the state or country in which you live, it might be important to take precautions when searching for...

The menstrual cycle is more than just your period—it’s the rhythmic changes of the your reproductive system.

Is period poop a thing? Learn all about food, digestion and the menstrual cycle.

Miscarriage is a common pregnancy outcome, but that doesn’t make it any easier to experience. This article will help you...

Track your periods, body temperature, cervical fluid, and ovulation tests.

Your “due date,” also called your estimated date of delivery (EDD), is based on your menstrual cycle.

Most American and European women will use at least one form of hormonal contraceptive.

Here is what the research says on each method.

Men are more willing than ever to take hormonal contraception. Here’s what the latest research says about innovations in male...

We looked into the research to find out about the side effects, risks, and benefits of the implant, the intrauterine...

All hormonal contraceptives are associated with changes in menstrual bleeding patterns. Here’s the latest research on how every method of...

First things first, Clue Birth Control isn't a pill or an implant. It's a software application for contraception that uses...

You can exclude an atypical cycle from Clue’s calculations so that your predictions aren’t affected and remain accurate.

Why do we get periods, anyway?

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

Clue Birth Control calculates your pregnancy risk for each day of your cycle based on your period start dates. On...

Our tips on how to prevent STIs

Trans inclusion does not exclude women. We are here to explain why.

Understanding why and how frequently miscarriage occurs can help people process the experience.  

The coronavirus pandemic might impact how you can access birth control. Here’s the latest information on contraceptive access during coronavirus...

There is a lot of confusion around the use and effectiveness of emergency contraception.

If you had unprotected vaginal sex, you could become pregnant. You have up to five days after unprotected sex to...

Even though the infections are common, knowledge about them may not be. Did you know the majority of STIs have...

People with menstrual pain often look for other alternatives to painkillers and birth control.

The pull out method has some significant downsides. So, what is withdrawal and how effective is it? Let’s look at...

Clue Birth Control is a digital contraceptive that works by calculating which days of the cycle are high risk or...

Clue Birth Control works by predicting which days in your cycle are high and low risk for pregnancy  Clue Birth...

Get reminders to take or swap your birth control

Clue Birth Control doesn’t require a prescription or visit to a clinic but when starting any new method of birth...

“Fertility awareness-based method” is a term used to describe a broad category of birth control that includes many different types...

Confused about the differences between all the different types of birth control pills? Here’s how to choose an oral contraceptive...

The best way to work around PMS is to figure out your unique patterns.

Understand a little more the "B" of LGBTQIA

Some say hormonal birth control negatively affected their mood, making them feel depressed, anxious, or irritable. You may also hear...

We sometimes get emails asking why we collaborate with naturopaths for our online content. It's a fair question.

How the past affects present day obstetrics

Masculine people have been pregnant and birthing as long as there have been people. In reality, my relationship with my...

Hormonal birth control is very effective, especially when used consistently and as prescribed. But human error, among other factors, can...

Here’s how long it takes to conceive, depending on what kind of birth control you were using.

Science is evolving each day on how coronavirus affects pregnancy, lactation, and postpartum. Here’s the latest research on how pregnant...

What the research says about the effects of eating soy on cardiovascular health, breast cancer, sperm quality, testosterone, and more....