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All About Endometriosis: Stats & Facts from the Endo Foundation
It is important to remember there is no cure for endometriosis, and that everyone’s treatment plan looks different. Living with a chronic pain condition can be overwhelming, but please remember that you are not alone.
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?
An Open Apology Letter to My Prior Period Underwear
Dearest Menstruation Unmentionables,
I just wanted to take a moment to have a chat. You...
Herbal Remedies for Painful Periods
Nearly 80% of all women experience painful periods at some point in their life, and a l...
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 ...
What Vaginal Discharge Colors Mean (and When to Be Concerned)
If you have a vagina, most likely you have discharge. Women notice it most commonly around ovulation, but sometimes it can pop up for totally worry-free reasons like fertility and an errant period. Other times, however, it can be a neon sign pointing to a more serious issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Here's a simple run-down of the many colors and types of vaginal discharge and what may be behind them.
What’s the Deal with Period Coaches (And Do I Need One)?
Have you ever wondered if you could be having a better period? One that’s less painful,...
Endo Warrior Spotlight: Camellia Hartman
This month, we’ve teamed up with the Endometriosis Foundation of America to spotlight t...
MG Memo: Our CEO Opens Up On Why Monthly Gift Acquired Dear Kate
As you may or may not know (and now you do), Monthly Gift acquired Dear Kate with its r...
8 Tips for Feeling Empowered on Your Period (And Anytime)
Periods normally feel like a punishment for having a vagina. None of the phases easing into that time of the month are ever enjoyable. You feel sluggish, irritable, want to eat everything in sight and overall just feel like a useless mess of a person. While it can definitely feel like a rather unsexy and unflattering time, it doesn’t have to be.
Real Talk: Remember Not Only Cis Women Have Periods
In general, when people talk about periods, they tend to refer to them in terms of cisg...
Menstrual Delights: Baths for Period Pain (P.S. They Burn Calories)
There’s nothing like a hot bath to help you unwind, relax, and even to cool your cramps...
Period Euphemisms And Why We Should Avoid Using Them
When in doubt, just call it a period. There's nothing weird about it, no need to skirt around the issue and it does more harm to gloss over these topics then to serve up some real talk. We bleed. Let's talk about it.
How Grown Men Handle Periods and PMS
Women are certainly no strangers to being given shit from men for having our period. We...
Know Your Flow: Having Multiple Periods in One Month
If you experience an irregular period you are not alone. Studies show that 30% of women experience irregular periods. One example of an irregularity in your cycle is having multiple periods in a single month.
Understanding Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.
Walt Disney Totally Made a Cartoon about Periods
You may think that Disney is all about princesses, dwarves, and charming talking animals, but did you know that Disney also created wartime propaganda and menstruation cartoons?
Non-profits Working to Provide Femme Care Products to Those in Need
‘Tis (always) the season for caring for those in need. Here are a few organizations providing femme care products to underserved communities: