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The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself

July 27, 2010
By Missy Lavender
The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself

Women’s Health Foundation begins its first independent research study this fall with an innovative study on adolescent pelvic health education.  We are presenting simple bladder and pelvic health topics to three groups of female students in two charter and one private, all-girls school in Chicago.  We will be looking at what their baseline knowledge...
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Missy’s Corner: So Beautiful, It Hurts

July 23, 2010
By Missy Lavender
Missy’s Corner: So Beautiful, It Hurts

One of our favorite Advisory Board members Diane Lee has a call out for “butt grippers”. She is one of the world’s foremost lumbo-pelvic pain physiotherapists.  “The next time you are in the grocery store,” she said to me recently, “Notice how many of...
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SHE DID IT!

July 19, 2010
By Molly Kirk Parlier
SHE DID IT!

Congratulations to our Hall of Famer, Alicia Oberman who completed and survived the Pleasant Prairie Trek Women’s Sprint Triathlon last weekend in a time of 1:37:08.  Additionally, she raised a total of $10,149 to go to the Women’s Health Foundation. Let’s give her a...
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Ask Missy

July 14, 2010
By Missy Lavender
Ask Missy

Have a question? Email Missy today! Q. Dear Missy, My daughter has the exact opposite problem of the women discussed in your Chicago Tribune article and on this website. When she...
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The G Spot: Chapters 4-6

July 12, 2010
By Jana Krepel
The G Spot: Chapters 4-6

The last three chapters of The G Spot flew right by, and I’m sort of bummed that I’m finished reading this book.  Let’s get into the highlights: Strong Muscles,...
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My Story: “You’re not alone.”

July 8, 2010
By Editor
My Story: “You’re not alone.”

We love hearing from you. As Sara says below, it is vital to remember that no one suffers alone. To share your story, email us today. We won’t publish...
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In the News: Missy’s Interview with Chicago Tribune

July 7, 2010
By Editor
In the News: Missy’s Interview with Chicago Tribune

Check out Missy’s interview with Julie Deardorff from the Chicago Tribune! Missy Lavender (at right) is the type of woman who throws parties to celebrate the bladder — and...
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The G Spot: Chapters 1-3

July 7, 2010
By Jana Krepel
The G Spot: Chapters 1-3

I found another fantastic book for Bathroom Reading!  The G Spot, by Ladas, Whipple, and Perry is a New York Times bestseller.  While the tone is different than The...
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Introducing the First Inductee to WHF’s Hall of Fame!

July 2, 2010
By Molly Kirk Parlier
Introducing the First Inductee to WHF’s Hall of Fame!

Women’s Health Foundation is pleased to introduce our new “Hall of Fame,” which is devoted to  individuals that have gone above and beyond to support our mission: to improve...
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