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Period De-Coding: All About Period Blood Consistency
Periods change throughout our lives and even from month to month. Sometimes they’re heavier, sometimes they disappear altogether, sometimes they turn up at the most inconvenient time, or in a weird shade you’ve never seen before. Their consistency can change, too.
5 Reasons Why You May Experience Weight Gain During Your Period
During the second half of your cycle, before you start bleeding, you can gain as much as ten pounds. There are a handful of medical and lifestyle reasons for this weight gain. Let's go through them.
Why Is Talking About Our Periods Uncomfortable? Let's Change That.
Periods are one of those things where discussion is a gamble. Some people are completely grossed out by the subject matter and while guys make up most of that audience, even some women are afraid to go into detail on the topic; but, why?
Everything You Need to Know About Period Acne and How to Treat it
Premenstrual symptoms are a delight, aren’t they? As if mood swings, breast pain, exhaustion and migraines weren’t enough, period acne (typically along the jaw or under the chin) can be another charming sign that your period’s about to arrive.
Understanding Dysmenorrhoea (Menstrual Cramps)
We all have those ladies in our lives who just "don't really get cramps" and we applaud them and their happy pelves. That said, for many of us having menstrual cramps, is a normal, albeit unpleasant, part of the period experience.
9 Foods & Drinks You Should Probably Avoid on Your Period
For many of us, premenstrual cravings are just a part of life: our estrogen levels dip ...
Here's Why You're So Tired On and Before Your Period
Periods are a pretty under-researched phenomenon, so not all of the exhaustion we feel around that time of the month is fully understood. But there are a few factors that seem to make matters worse. Here are some of the most common – and what to do about them:
What's the Deal with Vaginal Dryness During Your Period?
It might seem like vaginal dryness is the last problem you should be having during your...
BUSTED: 5 Period Myths That Are Somehow Still A Thing
Menstruation happens. Period. For many people it’s a regular occurrence that necessita...
What's the Deal with Drinking Caffeine on Your Period?
It’s never easy to spring out of bed in the morning. It’s even harder when you have you...
An Open Apology Letter to My Prior Period Underwear
Dearest Menstruation Unmentionables,
I just wanted to take a moment to have a chat. You...
Drink More Water On Your Period (And Always): Here's Why
Water is refreshing, cheap, and most importantly, essential to human life. We’re roughl...
How to Use Ayurveda to Soothe Period Pain
Life is a balancing act, and your period is no exception. One of the ways to stay balan...
What are Period Undies and Why Might I Need Them?
When you hear about period undies, your first reaction might be confusion. Do you reall...
When to (Maybe) Worry About the Color of Your Period Blood
When we’re taught about periods, we’re usually told they’re blood red, end of story. That’s what we expect and on the rare occasions periods are portrayed in pop culture, it’s what we’re shown. But real life is messier than that: we bleed all shades of red, and often some other colors too, depending on where we are in our cycles.
Ask the Expert: Your Top Period Questions Answered
As a sexual health nurse, there aren’t many questions that I haven’t been asked, like w...
Why Period Leaks Happen and How to Stop Them
Not again! You thought you had it on lock, but period leaks persist. There are tons of ...
How to Deal With a Partner Grossed Out By Your Period
Periods aren’t a fun business for some, but that said, they’re not new either. They’ve ...