The Crisis Corner: Women, The Opioid Crisis, And The Truth About America's Front Lines

The opioid crisis has stolen countless lives and ruined countless others. It is a complex, enormous, and overwhelming problem that touches every part of the USA. It is also a crisis that women play an important role in — both as victims and as the activists seeking to help them.

Women experience addiction differently. They face different consequences and endure different forms of stigma than men do. Their stories deserve to be highlighted and told so that we, as a society, can mount a truly effective effort against the addiction crisis.

Welcome to crisis corner. Population: all of us.

Too Much Heart–POTS and Other Forms of Tachycardia In Women

We all know what a “racing heart” feels like–but what if it’s your everyday, 24/7 reality? Tachycardia is a term that refers to an excessively quick heart rate, and it impacts millions of women all over the world. It can be a symptom of much bigger problems than nerves or excitement, however, and you should take it seriously. This article explains everything you need to know about tachycardia, including the many ways it impacts the body and ties into disorders like POTS.

Maternity On The Move: Everything You Need To Know About Perinatal Mobility

Pregnancy is an all-systems undertaking that impacts your body from head to toe. Mental health is also a major part of this journey - and your mobility plays a big role in how you feel, inside and out. Despite this, many women are left without much information on how their mobility can or will be impacted by pregnancy, especially when it comes to the “fourth trimester” following a successful birth. This article will give you the information and support you need to stay mobile, healthy, and safe as you prepare for this exciting new phase of life!

Why Women Should Re-learn The Signs Of A Heart Attack

Most of the information regarding heart attack symptoms is specifically related to the symptoms in men. Unfortunately, most women aren’t aware of this. Re-learning the signs of a heart attack as they appear in women is not just important–it can be a matter of life or death.

Bent Out Of Shape: What You Should Know About Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome And Its Impact On The Body & Mind

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, is a serious genetic disease that impacts tens of thousands of people in the U.S. and beyond. The symptoms of EDS can impact any and all areas of a sufferer’s life, from their mobility and physical abilities to their mental health. Despite the seriousness of this disease, few people know about it. We’re partnering with Restore Motion to change that–read on to learn about EDS and find out what you need to look for if you think you or a loved one might have it.

One Of The Many: Opening Up About What It’s Like To Have Covid-19 As An Immunocompromised Young Adult

We’ve all felt the impact of Covid in our lives, in ways both large and small. As the pandemic continues it’s more important than ever to share and read the stories of those who have had the virus and emerged from it with new perspectives and views - including those views unique to America’s younger generations. In this piece, The Fem Word’s Avery Delacey opens up about her own fight with Covid as an immunocompromised young adult, and she shares her insights on what the experience has taught her.