Fertility

Freezing My Eggs at 39 Made Me Realize More Latinas Need Access to Fertility Treatments

Aug 11, 2025

Freezing My Eggs at 39 Made Me Realize More Latinas Need Access to Fertility Treatments

For most of my life, motherhood was never something that called to me.

Adrienne Bailon Is on a Mission to Debunk Latina Fertility Myths

Jun 10, 2025

Adrienne Bailon Is on a Mission to Debunk Latina Fertility Myths

Before Adrienne Bailon began her challenging fertility journey, she had few concerns about conceiving with her husband, Israel Houghton — a confidence she attributes to the fertility myths she grew up hearing as a Latina.

I Tried NAD, the Fertility-Boosting Treatment No One Is Talking About

Jun 2, 2025

I Tried NAD, the Fertility-Boosting Treatment No One Is Talking About

I sat on the toilet, head slumped, watching a single pink line materialize.

I Froze My Eggs After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer — Here's What No One Tells You

May 27, 2025

I Froze My Eggs After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer — Here's What No One Tells You

In July 2022, at age 32, I found a lump in my right breast.

The Ultimate IVF Starter Pack

Mar 13, 2025

The Ultimate IVF Starter Pack

Embarking on a fertility journey is overwhelming.

The $6,984.78 Cost of Traveling Abroad to Freeze Your Eggs

Mar 6, 2025

The $6,984.78 Cost of Traveling Abroad to Freeze Your Eggs

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

"Fertility Diets" For Men Are Going Viral — but Do They Actually Help?

Jan 29, 2025

"Fertility Diets" For Men Are Going Viral — but Do They Actually Help?

You are what you eat — especially if you're trying to get pregnant.

Why the Follicular Phase Is the Most Peaceful Part of Your Menstrual Cycle

Jan 17, 2025

Why the Follicular Phase Is the Most Peaceful Part of Your Menstrual Cycle

Some parts of the menstrual cycle are simply better than others.

Egg Freezing Is More Accessible Than Ever — Why Are Black Women Utilizing It Less?

Jan 8, 2025

Egg Freezing Is More Accessible Than Ever — Why Are Black Women Utilizing It Less?

It's a tricky time for reproductive rights: On one end of the spectrum, people are losing their lives over strict abortion laws in their respective states.

Here's How Ovulation Works, According to Doctors

Jan 8, 2025

Here's How Ovulation Works, According to Doctors

Most sex-ed programs cover the basics of conception, but when it comes to ovulation, many are left in the dark.

Your Ultimate Egg Freezing Survival Guide

Jan 2, 2025

Your Ultimate Egg Freezing Survival Guide

Nearly three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, the landscape of women's reproductive care in the United States has become increasingly byzantine and dangerous to navigate.

We Need to Talk More About the Mental Health Toll of Fertility Treatments

Dec 26, 2024

We Need to Talk More About the Mental Health Toll of Fertility Treatments

When you're undergoing fertility treatments, it can affect every part of your life and well-being — and it's something more women than ever are doing.