women's health
ICE, ICE, BABY
26 Women Get Real About Freezing Their Eggs
More people than ever are signing on — and paying up — for the fertility-preserving procedure. Here is what it's actually like.
By Paige Stables
ON THIN ICE
“I Felt Misled”: Are Women Getting the Full Truth About Egg Freezing?
We talked to 26 women who have frozen their eggs — these are the 8 things they wish someone had told them first.
By Paige Stables
Power Up
Should You Be Taking a Multivitamin?
Here's what nutritionists really think.
By Korin Miller and Audrey Noble
BCA Month
22 Products to Shop That Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
These brands are putting their money where their mouth is.
By Sarah Han and Nicola Dall'Asen
In Pain
If You Feel Pelvic Pain During Sex, You’re Not Alone
There are plenty of possible causes — and possible solutions.
By Kristin Booker
Election 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: What's at Stake for Women on November 3
In this op-ed, Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren details the importance of ushering in a new administration in 2021.
By Senator Elizabeth Warren
WOMEN'S WORK
Activist Naomi Klein Tells Women's March Crowd That Climate Change Is a Feminist Issue
"All of these issues are interrelated."
By Sara Radin
Lupus 101
11 Things People With Lupus Want You to Know
There's more than one kind of lupus, for one thing.
By Azmia Magane
Reproductive Health
What Withdrawing From Title X Funds Means for Planned Parenthood Clinics and Patients
Without these funds over 1.5 million low-income women who rely on Planned Parenthood could be negatively impacted.
By Samantha Leach
Wellness
Everything You Need to Know About Femtech, Including Why It’s So Expensive
What should empowerment cost?
By Cotton CodinhaPhotography by Ciara Phelan
Life Guide
3 Different Types of Birth Control and How They Work
Let's talk about IUDs, the Pill, and emergency contraception.
By Ginny Graves
The Uncertain Truth Of Birth Control
You Can Finally Order Your Birth Control With Your Phone
Cancel your doctor’s appointment — these apps make refills and prescriptions easier than ever.
By Victoria Kirby
Letter from the Editor
Editor's Letter: Why We Made a Musical Cover With Rachel Bloom
Digital editorial director Kelly Bales explains why Bloom was the perfect pick for Allure’s fall digital cover.
By Kelly BalesPhotography by Daria Kobayashi Ritch
Health Hotline
The Huge Myth Everyone Believes About Preventing UTIs After Sex
Always be skeptical when it comes to old wives' tales.
By Carolyn Todd
Reproductive Health
Ireland’s Vote to End Its Abortion Ban Is a Historic Victory for Reproductive Care
A rare and powerful moment for women's health care.
By Sam Escobar
Rights Under Threat
What Trump's Domestic "Gag Rule" Would Mean for Reproductive Health Care
It could ban clinics from even mentioning abortion to patients.
By Lauren Rankin
Reproductive Justice
How Fake Clinics Keep Women From Getting Abortions
These "clinics" go so far as impersonating medical staff and saying abortion causes cancer.
By Hayley MacMillen
Skin-Cancer Paradox
Why It's So Shocking That Skin Cancer Is on the Rise
Despite everything we know about sun protection.
By Elizabeth Siegel
Endo 411
What Endometriosis Pain Feels Like — and How to Treat It
Here's what to look out for.
By Korin Miller
Sex & Relationships
9 Possible Reasons Your Sex Drive Is Lower Than Usual
It's time to figure out what's going on.
By Sophie Saint Thomas