Previous Themes

Theme of the Week // March 3, 2025

Endometriosis Awareness Month

• How do I manage feelings of embarrassment over having to visit a gynecologist?
• What's the deal with ovarian cysts?
• Will starting and stopping the pill increase my risk for cancer?
• What are the health effects of only having one ovary?
• What are the long-term effects of birth control pills?

Theme of the Week // February 24, 2025

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

• If I'm recovering from anorexia, when should I expect to get my period back?
• Is it possible for a Black woman to have an eating disorder?
• Do I have an eating disorder if I'm obsessed with building muscle?
• How to gain weight while recovering from bulimia?
• Do male-identified people have body image concerns?

Theme of the Week // February 17, 2025

A Knack for Snacks

• What are some quick and healthy bag lunches?
• Does a snack at half-time boost energy to finish a sports game?
• Do diet teas and meal-substitute shakes work to lose weight?
• Why does eating sugar make me sweat?
• What's the deal with gluten-free cheese?

Theme of the Week // February 10, 2025

Simply Mint to Be

• What’s the deal with my bad breath?
• Do whitening toothpastes work?
• Is pop or coffee worse for your teeth?
• Which acidic foods can lead to tooth decay?
• What to do about bleeding nose and gums?

Theme of the Week // February 3, 2025

Staying Hydrated

• Is there a difference between tap, bottle, and filtered water?
• Is reusing water bottles safe?
• Can you absorb calcium from drinking hard water?
• Are flavored water enhancers bad for you?
• Is alkaline water better for your body?

Theme of the Week // January 27, 2025

Up in Smoke

• Is social smoking really all that bad for me?
• Should I smoke?
• How does smoking hookah compare to smoking cigarettes?
• How can I stop smoking when I'm stressed?
• Can I quit alcohol and cigarettes at the same time?

Theme of the Week // January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• How do I understand my racial identity?
• How can I deal with disapproval of my interracial relationship?
• Was I discriminated against?
• How do I learn to not judge interracial relationships?

Theme of the Week // January 13, 2025

Love at Frost Sight

• Is it possible to get a sore throat from oral sex?
• Can sex stop a runny nose?
• What causes fever blisters and how are they different from shingles?
• Do herpes recur more often in the winter?

Theme of the Week // January 6, 2025

National Bubble Bath Day

• How often should I wash my hair?
• Is it safe to masturbate with a shower head?
• Are washcloths and other body scrubbers bacteria factories?
• What’s the best temperature water to shower in to kill bacteria?
• How can I properly wash my hands?

Theme of the Week // December 30, 2024

New Year's Resolution

• Do you have suggestions for an effective, short-term weight loss and toning plan?
• How do you know if therapy is working?
• Why isn't my weightlifting resulting in muscle definition?
• How do I implement time management strategies and avoid procrastination?
• Do I need to routinely change my workout training to see results?