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Susan Smedley

Surviving Lung Cancer Helped Me Embrace the Connection Between Body and Mind

I now own a yoga studio and help other cancer patients and survivors cope

Alyssa Zeldenrust standing in a body of water, uses an Ostomy Bag Because of Crohn's Disease

I Use an Ostomy Bag Because of Crohn's Disease — And It’s Actually Not That Big of a Deal

People are often freaked out by the idea of ostomy bags, but I embrace mine

Twin sisters Joy Thomas and Jenelle Landgraf are standing next to each other in front of a body of water and nature.

Going Blind Has Its Challenges, But It’s Not as Scary as You May Think

Grief is a big part of vision loss, but what’s been hardest for us are the stigmas about blindness

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

Happy, relaxed, Sexually Empowered middle-aged woman on a bed.

Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Female Sexual Empowerment

Connecting with — and taking charge of — your sexuality can improve sex for you and your partner

Healing After Sexual Assault

Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Healing After Sexual Assault

Sexual assault can impact your mind and body — but healing is possible

How to Have a Good Spring Fling

Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How to Have a Good Spring Fling

Thinking of hooking up? Read these tips to feel emotionally and physically satisfied.

Events

HealthyWomen Congressional Briefing: Women in Clinical Trials

HealthyWomen Congressional Briefing: Women in Clinical Trials

The Challenge of Research During the Reproductive Years

Menopause in the Workplace Webinar

Menopause in the Workplace Webinar

Hear from our experts about how to manage symptoms of menopause at work, what you can do to get support at work and how you can support your colleagues and/or employees.

Navigating Adult Vaccines: How They Impact Our Health and Economy

Navigating Adult Vaccines: How They Impact Our Health and Economy

HealthyWomen brought together policymakers and health care leaders for a discussion on the importance of adult vaccinations and improving access to vaccines in all communities.

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