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Why Some Men on GLP-1s Say Their Penis Looks Bigger and What’s Actually Happening
It looked like clickbait. An article about man noticing at least an inch or more length in their penis after losing weight on GLP-1s like Ozempic. In fact, it's now nicknamed Ozempic Penis or (my favorite) OzemDick. Could a weight loss medication also contribute to male enhancement?

Jennifer Hardy
Jun 164 min read


Novo Nordisk Hits Bullseye with CVS Caremark, Leaving Lilly Out
In a major shake-up that’s bound to impact millions of patients, CVS Caremark is cutting ties with Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound—and making Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy the go-to GLP-1 for obesity treatment. If your insurance runs through CVS Caremark, here’s what’s changing, why it’s happening, and what you should do next.

Jennifer Hardy
May 54 min read


GLP-1 Terminology 101: NSV, Food Noise, and Other Phrases to Know
Starting a GLP-1 journey can feel overwhelming — not just because of the medication, but because of the new language that comes with it....

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 275 min read


Can You Avoid Weight Gain After Stopping Ozempic? Yes—If You’re Willing to Do This
The people who keep the weight off long-term aren’t just lucky. They used the quiet to rewire the noise.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 258 min read


When Will GLP-1 Generic Medications be Available?
Since we know the science, why can't we get generic GLP-1s? It all comes down to the patent and proprietary information.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 253 min read


What Really Happens to Your Muscles on a GLP-1 Diet Gone Wrong
People love to talk about weight loss wins with GLP-1s like semaglutide or tirzepatide. The before-and-afters are dramatic. But what you don’t see in those pictures? The lean muscle quietly vanishing under the scale’s praise.
Unless you're prioritizing the right fuel—especially protein—that loss can be permanent and problematic. It might sound like a scare tactic to get you to eat healthily, but the risks are all too real.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 258 min read


"Quick Fix" and Other Things You Should Never Say to Someone Using GLP-1s
Despite the science, support, and proven outcomes, people taking these medications still face skepticism, judgment, and flat-out rudeness.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 254 min read


Ozempic (and other GLP-1 Agonist) Myths Fact-Checked
In this guide, we’re cutting through the noise and calling out the most common GLP-1 myths for what they are—subjective and sometimes silly.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 2510 min read


Compounded GLP-1s vs. Big Pharma: What's the Controversy?
The battle over compounded versions of blockbuster weight-loss drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro,...

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 2214 min read


The Gila Monster + GLP-1 Connection: How a Lizard Changed Modern Medicine
While the advent of the Ozempic Era is widely credited to Big Pharma companies like Novo Nordisk (semaglutide) and Eli Lilly (tirzepatide), it turns out the real GLP-1 game changer is one of the most venomous and elusive lizards on Earth: the Gila monster.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 204 min read


Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide: Which One Is Right for You?
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide. Sounds like a pharmaceutical spelling bee, right? If you've ever tried to untangle the difference between...

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 197 min read


Semaglutide: What It Is, What It Does, and What You Need to Know
If you’ve heard someone mention Ozempic or Wegovy recently, you’ve already heard of semaglutide—just not by its chemical name. Semaglutide is a medication that has changed the game in two major areas: managing type 2 diabetes and helping people lose weight.

Jennifer Hardy
Apr 188 min read
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