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How To Handle Getting Your Period During An Election Cycle Like This
It’s pretty safe to say that this election cycle has been a whirlwind of fucked up emotions ranging from legitimate confusion, undeniable nausea, anger and unwavering anticipation of who is going to take the oval office. No matter what side of the political fence you’re on, there’s not a lot that could make it any worse than it already is- except for of course, your period.
An Introductory Tale of Ale: The Newbie Beer Guide for Gals
Wondering what all the fuss is about craft beers and the babes and beards that love the...
3 Simple Tricks to Avoiding the PMS Blues
While not every crisis is foreseeable, knowing how to manage PMS symptoms can help to make a smoother, less stressful transition into having your period:
What's the Deal with Sex Dreams?
I used to think it was patently unfair that when it came to puberty, boys were rewarded...
20 Pieces of Career Advice I Wish I'd Known In My Twenties
It's OK not to know what you want to be when you grow up. It's OK to think you know but then change your mind a million times.
Real Talk: How I Tamed My Angry, Upset Stomach
For years and years, I had a terribly upset stomach. I got diarrhea every week, sometimes every day. (I did warn you.) It didn't matter what I did.
Fangirl Friday: The Suffragettes
As this Election Day draws near, let’s take a minute to give mad props to the women who worked to give us ladies the vote. Pull up your knee socks and straighten your pigtails while you get schooled on these incredible suffragettes, the women who made it all possible and got us the 19th Amendment.
Period Leave: Why Companies Should Follow Nike's Lead and "Just Do It"
The last thing any feminist wants is to promote the idea that our hormones prevent us from keeping up with men. So should more companies really introduce period leave as standard?
MG Asks: How Often Do We Really Need A Pap Smear?
What you may not know is in 2012 the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology(ACOG) and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced that women ages 21-29 who have not had an abnormal Pap smear only need to get one every three years.
How To Cope With Seasonal Depression When It Feels Like Everything Sucks
I’ve had SAD since I was a little girl and there are some years where the pain I carry inside me is agonizing. This year, I’m taking extra precautions to get in front of the madness that tries to eat away at me.
MG Fall Reading List: Anticipated Female Fronted Book Releases
Maybe it's because I went to college in New England, but the moment I see a leaf fall, I'm like where is my tweed blazer and my library card - IT'S AUTUMN.
What's in the News: Policing the Female Body
As we cover up for the fall, it’s worth some reflection on how women are and are not al...
MG Asks: Why Does Your Vagina Itch Right Before Your Period?
You know the drill. It’s the week before you’re supposed to get your period (for me it happens about three days prior), and suddenly your vagina is screaming “red alert,” itching like crazy!
Girl Talk: How Not to Freak Out at Your First Gynecologist Appointment
The dawning of womanhood brings many new people into one’s life, among them is the gynecologist. The first appointment (and sometimes many after it) can be a bit awkward and cause some anxiety.
How to Stop Criticizing Yourself and Embrace Your Flaws
As women, we’re subjected to some pretty harsh criticism about how we look, how we feel...
10 Feminist AF Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is just a month away! Not interested in being a sexy shark or a sexy voodoo d...
What's the Deal with Spotting Between Periods?
Like so many things happening down there, spotting between periods is not uncommon.
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How to Communicate During Your Period Using all Emojis
Here is a short guide to communicating during your period with your friends, your lover, or basically anyone else in the world. Ask for help, give a warning, or just let someone know where your head is at during Red Dawn.