Betty's Co., 110 E Houston Street, 7th Floor, San Antonio, TX (2025)

12/03/2025

Think condoms are just for certain kinds of s3x? 👀

Think again.

Whether it’s vaginal, a**l, or oral—using a new condom every time is key to protecting yourself (and your partner) from STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia.

11/24/2025

As the cold weather hits, so does the yuck.

And with the holidays right around the corner, you’ll be dodging this and preventing that all season long.

Stay with us, Betties!

We’ve got your game plan to keep healthy. 💪

DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE

Set your health and the health of others up for the season with some precautionary best
practices. Make sure you’re up to date on your flu shot + updated COVID vaccine. Keep a mask
or two on you to throw on when you’re out ‘n’ about in high-density areas – think: shopping
malls, grocery stores, airports.

GO TO SLEEP

I know, I know, FOMO at the very thought of missing out on any of the fun, but your body
*literally* repairs itself while you are sleeping. Give yourself a bedtime and stick to it. With the
inevitable hustle & bustle of the season, you need all the zzz’s and then some to recover!

UP YOUR HYDRATION

Enjoy a fun, seasonal bevvy for sure, but don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Think of water to
our bodies as oil is to our cars – it’s what keeps our bodily functions running smoothly and
business as usual. Buddy up to your water bottle and make sure you’re alternating any alcoholic
drink with a glass of water!

KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN (AND AWAY FROM YOUR FACE!)

Yup, the ol’ standard wash your hands advice is a classic for a reason. Make it habit and lather
up those hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds as often as possible! (If you
want to get real geeky with it, the CDC has an A+ guide to optimal hand washing.) If you can’t get to a sink, hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol can be used, but don’t abandon the soap + warm water routine altogether. Hand sanitizer may not kill all germs, so it is important to still lather up!

Betties - Infections might be creeping up, but you’re not without tools to stay well!

11/12/2025

🚨 Weekend update, Betties! 🚨

We heard you, Betties - weekdays can be a lot.

Between classes, work, and life in general, finding time for your visit isn’t always easy.

That’s why we’re opening up two special Saturdays this November for appointments:

🗓️ Saturday, November 15

🗓️ Saturday, November 22

It’s your chance to get in, get your care, and check that off your to-do list before the holiday
hustle hits. ✨

Spots are limited (and we know they’ll go fast!), so hop on the Betty’s Co. app and snag your
appointment ASAP.

Let’s get you feeling good and glowing heading into the season. 💕

11/08/2025

👀 What’s really up with the lower belly pooch?

Is it fat? Bloating? Your uterus? Okay, it’s not your uterus.

Here’s the deal, Betties -

💖 A little lower-belly softness is totally normal. It’s made up of adipose tissue (aka body fat), and it’s there for a reason, to protect your female organs (including your uterus). Body fat also has many other functions like energy storage, insulation, and hormone production.

💪 A healthy body-fat range for women is 25–31% - we’re meant to carry more fat than men (18–24%).

🌙 Then come your hormones. Estrogen + progesterone shift throughout your cycle, leading to things like water retention, bloating, and that “why do my jeans feel tighter?” moment.

💨 Bloating isn’t always hormones, though, as salt, stress, certain foods, or even constipation can puff things up temporarily.

✨ Bottom line: your lower belly isn’t something to “fix.” It’s part of your body doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.

10/31/2025

Daylight savings time ends this Sunday, Nov 2, so don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour!

That means one more cozy hour of sleep 😴but it can also mess with your routine.

Here’s how to keep your sleep on track:

💤 Get 7-8 hours - plan your bedtime + wake-up time so you’re hitting that sweet sleep range.

⏱️ Stay consistent - go to bed + wake up around the same time every day (30-min wiggle room max).

🧘‍♀️Build a bedtime vibe - skincare, journaling, stretches, or scrolling TikTok until your eyes get heavy. Whatever works-just make it routine.

🛏️ Bed = sleep zone only. 😉

🌿 Do what helps you sleep better - move your body, eat well, skip caffeine after lunch, and limit alcohol.

10/30/2025

Pap smears, pelvic exams, STI tests >> all common in a routine GYN visit.

But what are they exactly?

We’re breaking down what happens so you can walk in feeling confident + informed for your next annual.

📢 PSA: Your annual GYN visit might require no test at all!

Even if you’re not due for cervical cancer screening, your routine visit is a great time to chat with your GYN provider about your health concerns, ask questions, and get the care you need.

10/28/2025

We don’t give breathing a lot of thought, mostly because we don’t have to! As an involuntary function, our lungs don’t need us giving them inhale-exhale commands all the live-long day.

Which is why it seems odd (and TBH, a tad bit irritating) when, in moments of stress, the advice given? Just breathe. (Just breathe?!?!)

But what if there is some truth to this just-breathe business?

When we’re stressed, our bodies go into “fight-or-flight” mode. Mindful breathing works to calm + combat stress in the body, so we’ve rounded up three simple exercises to try your hand (or lungs) at to help bring you back to your breath.

DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING

How it works:
1. First, get comfy - you can either stay seated or lie down.
2. Place one hand on your belly and the other hand on your chest.
3. Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to expand as you breathe in.
4. Exhale slowly through your mouth, allowing your belly to lower as you breathe out.
5. Repeat, aiming for at least 5-10 minutes.

BOX BREATHING

How it works:
1. Inhale deeply for four counts.
2. Exhale for four counts.
3. Now hold for four counts.
4. Repeat.
5. Continue this 4-4-4 sequence until you feel more relaxed.

ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING

How it works:
1. Get in a comfortable sitting position with a straight spine.
2. Place your right thumb over your right nostril.
3. Inhale deeply through your left nostril.
4. At the end of your inhale, close off your left nostril with your ring finger, and exhale through
your right nostril.
5. Keeping your left nostril closed, inhale through your right nostril.
6. At the end of your inhale, close your right nostril with your thumb, and exhale through your left
nostril.
7. This completes one cycle. Continue for several rounds, alternating the nostrils with each
inhale and exhale.

Mindful breathing isn’t a magical eraser that’ll squeegee out the stress. But these techniques are powerful tools you can access anywhere at any time to help deal with stressors.

10/25/2025

Betties, we know that taking charge of your healthcare can feel like navigating a maze, especially when
it comes to understanding your insurance.

One place to start: identifying your plan. You can usually find this by looking for a 3-letter acronym on your insurance card. We’ve got the lowdown on what these codes mean.

Preferred Provider Plan (PPO): PPO plans are all about freedom! You can choose your doctors and hospitals, both in-network
and out-of-network. But remember, it’s usually more cost-effective to stick with in-network
providers.

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): With HMO plans, you choose a primary care physician (P*P) to head up your care. They’ll be the ones to hook you up with referrals to specialists within the network for all of your needs.

Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO): Think of EPOs like the cousins of PPOs, but they’re all about in-network care, except for
emergencies, of course!

Point Of Service (POS): POS plans are hybrids of HMO + PPO. You’ve got a go-to P*P, but you can still see out-of-network providers, with a little extra cost.

It’s important to note that every Betty’s plan is unique, even if they share the same insurance
company. For example, two Betties might both be covered by BCBS, but they still have separate
contracts that might come with completely different coverages.

This is why we always recommend checking your specific health plan before booking!

10/23/2025

At Betty’s, we’re rewriting what a GYN visit can be - longer visits, no wait times, good vibes
only, and a team that actually gets you.

Since launch, we’ve delivered 5,000+ visits, and the reviews say it all! ⤵️

🌸 “This was my first visit, and I was honestly a little nervous going in, but from the moment I
met my provider, I felt at ease… I left feeling heard, supported, and confident in my care.”

💙 “Betty’s was the best experience and made me feel very safe and heard. I’m so grateful for
the care they showed me.”

🌈 “I get medical anxiety really bad, but my provider made me feel so comfortable and
communicated well throughout the appointment. 12/10 recommend Betty’s to anyone.”

We’re here to make your health feel like self-care - safe, empowering, and yes… a little bit fun!

10/22/2025

You don’t need to be in menopause to start learning about it. 👀

Think of it like reverse menarche.

Menarche (your first period) is when your reproductive system activates.

Menopause is when that system powers down, marked by a full 12 months without a period.

But just like puberty, menopause doesn’t happen overnight.

Remember those unpredictable cycles and surprise symptoms that lasted months after your first period?

The same thing happens on the other side.

Before you officially reach menopause, there’s a long transition phase called perimenopause, and it usually starts in your 40s.

During perimenopause, your hormones shift and your cycle can become irregular again.

You might notice new symptoms that aren’t typical with your regular menstrual cycle - things like hot flashes, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, mood regulation, energy, and more - there’s still so much we don’t understand about menopause!

So why should you care now?

👉 Getting to know your body today helps you recognize when things change later.

👉 Track your cycle, not just bleeding, but daily symptoms and how you feel overall.

👉 Bring those patterns to your gyno. It’s one of the best ways to advocate for yourself and spot trends early.

Your 20s are the perfect time to start building body literacy.

What you learn now will carry you through every season ahead. ❤️

10/17/2025

Let’s talk cramps, Betties 💬

Cramps might feel like the mascot of periods, but pain that keeps you from living your life is not something to brush off.

Most people can expect mild-to-moderate cramps a few days before and during their period - the kind that’s uncomfortable, but not the kind that shuts down your day.

Measuring pain is tricky, because every Betty’s pain tolerance and type will differ.

Think of mild-to-moderate as: yes, it hurts, but not so much that it takes over your life.

If your cramps are so intense, they’re disrupting your routine, that’s your cue that it’s time to check in with a provider.

You deserve answers, not just pain meds and a shrug.

Because your period shouldn’t keep you from being your fullest self. ❣️

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