Friendship & community

You don’t have to go through difficult times alone. Potential and future parents, couples, singles, families, and friends can all deserve support from their communities. If you’re going through issues with infertility, miscarriages, depression, stress, and beyond, there’s resources and help available. Ovia Health has resources for those seeking support or friendship within their community.

Two people walking together, one has their hand on the other's shoulder providing a form of mental health support.

Sometimes, support is necessary to deal with mental health issues

A person looking out a window and wondering how to manage depression

Managing depression in everyday life: Helpful routines

At what point should I call the doctor about depression?

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Stressless Fest recap

A women in gynecologist office talking to doctor about genital infections.

Everything you need to know about yeast infections, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis

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Five things you should have learned in Sex Ed

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How to fall more in love with your body

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Building and maintaining a strong support network while TTC

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Finding support after a pregnancy loss 

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How to cope after a pregnancy loss

A person reading a book.

The ABCs of TTC: The acronyms you need to know when trying to conceive

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What kind of treatment is available for depression while trying to conceive?

A pile of different colored condoms.

Things condoms can’t always prevent

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7 stubborn fertility myths we’re ready to retire

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Maintaining a healthy relationship takes work

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How to advocate for yourself as a patient to get the care you deserve

A person looking out a window and wondering how to manage depression

Managing depression in everyday life: Helpful routines

A person on their computer looking up quick stretching routines they can do at home.

Sit at a desk all day? Easy stretches to do on your next break

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Common immunization myths

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Sometimes, support is necessary to deal with mental health issues

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Seven misconceptions about meditation, debunked

At what point should I call the doctor about depression?

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Advocate for your health by bringing a support person with you to appointment

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When not to settle: choosing the healthcare provider who is responsible

A couple learning how to have better sex by being more affectionate and touching each other's faces in bed.

Have better sex by connecting with yourself and your partner 

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Consent: What is it and why is it so important?

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Learn to communicate better in the bedroom and really connect

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The sexy side of consent: Learn to talk about it

A couple standing close together and smiling while discussing the definition of consent.

Clear communication is the backbone of consent

Getting started with Ovia: Your quick start guide

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Your new WFH guide: How to work from home the right way

Image of the feet of several people walking on a treadmill.

Five exercise myths busted