About Girlology
We created our App, Girlology — the Ultimate Girlhood Guide™ with a simple purpose…
…to give you timely answers and on-demand support so she (and you) can navigate every age and stage with confidence.
What moms love about Girlology
By mom docs, for moms and girls
A safe place for girls to get age-appropriate answers to all their questions (including the ones they don’t always ask out loud) about periods, anxiety, acne, relationships, and everything that comes with growing up.
Real questions, real answers
From bra shopping tricks, acne care secrets, and period hacks, to anxiety prevention tools and friendship tips—our Girlologists™ are here to guide her, and support YOU, through every age and stage of girlhood.
Less awkward, more honest
Inspired by actual girl questions, our grade-by-grade, mother-daughter playlists are designed to give you both the timely support you and she deserve to navigate all those body & mind changes, grow with greater confidence, and be prepared for what’s ahead.
Girl talk, together
Our App shares practical, bite-sized tips & resources for moms and girls designed to enlighten, support, and facilitate communication & connection with your daughter.
Meet your girlhood guides
Dr. Melisa Holmes, MD, FACOG
Co-founder, CEO, and mom of three girls.
Dr. Melisa Holmes is a board-certified Ob-Gyn, author, and nationally recognized health educator. She has more than 25 years experience as an ob-gyn with expertise in pediatric & adolescent gynecology and as an educator for medical students, residents, and colleagues. Dr. Melisa is a Co-Founder of the Period Education Project, a national nonprofit that trains medical students to deliver menstrual health education to under-resourced communities.
As a passionate patient advocate, Dr. Holmes received a national award from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists for patient education. She has also authored books for youth on puberty and sexual development as well as numerous articles and book chapters in the medical literature. Her most recent publication is a book for youth published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has consulted and created health content for global brands including Always, Tampax, and CVS Health.
Dr. Trish Hutchison, MD, FAAP
Co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and mom of two girls.
Trish Hutchison, MD is a board-certified pediatrician, nationally recognized health educator, and author. Dr. Trish founded and directed a young women’s health center for the Department of Adolescent Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is an expert on adolescent development, teen sexuality, parenting, and has been listed among the Best Doctors in America.
Dr. Trish has authored books for youth on puberty and sexual development. Her most recent publication is a book for youth published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is also a Co-Founder of the Period Education Project, a national nonprofit that trains medical students to deliver menstrual health education to under-resourced communities. Dr. Trish has over 20 years of clinical practice and currently works in College Health at The College of Charleston. This keeps her up to date on issues that kids face daily, including her own two college-aged daughters.
