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FITNESS: Wellness

*This* is why you need to be honest with your doc

What do the most inspiring, female celebs like Demi Lovato and Zendaya have in common? Uh, a lot—they both use endorsement deals as a voice for empowering young girls, their influence against body shaming is so on point that we...
FITNESS: Your Bod

Do you have to go to the gyno once you get your period?

I just started my period. Does that mean I have to go to the gynecologist? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a visit to the gynecologist when you’re between the ages of 13 and 15. However, seeing a gyno doesn’t...

FITNESS: Wellness

How to be the only girl who isn't sick right now

Is everyone sniffling and sneezing up a storm around you? From a whopper of a flu season to the standard winter cold, people are falling ill all over the place. But not you! Here’s how to avoid getting sick this...
FITNESS: Your Bod

The period symptom I wish my doc had warned me about

When it comes to our period, everyone has different symptoms. Some girls have back pain or cramps, light or heavy flows and maybe even headaches. Or some simply could have nothing at all. Aren’t they the lucky ones? *sigh* But...

STYLE: Beauty

How my weight struggle helped me discover my true self

My whole life, I had been a bubbly, outgoing girl who was super motivated in school and wasn’t afraid to be herself.Then, almost overnight, it seemed like I fell into a pit. I couldn’t figure out what was going on...
FITNESS: Wellness

One girl on how she overcame her anxiety (and how you can, too!)

When I was in college, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It had gotten to the point that if I made it out of bed to walk to class, I would have a panic attack in the middle...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm worried about HIV/AIDS"

Dear Carol, I think I might have AIDS or HIV because I had unprotected sex. I'm not sure, so I'm going to get tested. I was wondering if HIV and AIDS are the same thing? If I get tested for HIV...
FITNESS: Your Bod

How the new health care bill could affect you

Last October, a few weeks before the 2016 presidential election, GL posted an article explaining the history and mission of Planned Parenthood (PP), as well as its place in American politics today. This debate has been a hot topic for...

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To kick off the new year, Chloe's Book Club is going to Go With the Flow

Periods are normal. Period. If you want to feel empowered about your body (and meet an awesome crew of BFFs!), breeze through Go With the Flow, a graphic novel that celebrates girlhood and the powerful things girls can accomplish when they work together. Learn all about it HERE.

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