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Real Talk: The Reality of Having a Period as an Athlete
We all fell in love with Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui when, at the Olympics this year, sh...
Menstrual Delights: Why Do I Crave Chocolate During My Period?
Do you ever find yourself craving chocolate right before or during your period? Good. You're human.
How to Find Tampons Abroad: Europe
Traveling abroad can be life changing, there is so many amazing adventures you can expe...
The Male Period: Because It's a Real Thing
There is such a thing as a male period, it's called Irritable Male Syndrome. Also consider that transsexual men at different stages of transition actually do have a period.
The Benefits of an Orgasm (including the obvious)
If you’ve been lucky enough to experience one for yourself, you are well aware of the obvious benefits of an orgasm.
Tips for How Best to Communicate with Someone on Their Period
There are few things worse than invoking the wrath of a woman who is on her period. Th...
Real Talk: Why I Love My Armpit Hair aka #PitHairDontCare
I initially stopped shaving my armpit hair out of laziness, and a certain distaste for ...
Fangirl Friday: Rosie the Riveter
All the day long, whether rain or shine, she's a part of the assembly line. She's making history, working for victory, Rosie (drill noise), the Riveter!
A Look at Global Access to Hygiene Products
While for many women in the US, getting your period is a nuisance; around the world a woman’s period can mean serious health problems. Due a lack of access to proper, safe products, menstruating women face considerable sanitary issues.
Girl Talk: On Getting Boobs (Big Ones)
When it came to getting boobs (big ones), I was conflicted about my newly acquired upper deck.
10 Awesome Benefits of Using a Period Tracking App
Here are 10 reasons why you should be actively using a period tracking app. Like, now.
Insane Things My Period Would Say if My Uterine Walls Could Talk
While we fight the demon off in whatever ways we can, like some sort of warped female warrior period survivalist, our uterine walls have something to say (and often do) in retaliation to our efforts.
Menstrual Delights: What Movies to Watch When You're on Your Period
It’s that time of the month again and you are feeling a whirlwind of emotions. Achy, mean, nostalgic, lusty, angry, euphoric (once that mega-dose of Pamprin first kicks in), dejected (about 4 minutes later), romantic, and Greek Tragedy Vengeful.
OBG(why)N: Can you Delay Your Cycle or Stop Your Period?
YES, it is entirely possible to accelerate or delay your cycle IF you are already on a monophasic pill or you have the luxury of time.
Synchronized Periods: Why Birds of a Feather Bleed Together
The more I learn about the human body, the more amazed that I am. Who would ever think that something as seemingly self-regulated as the period could be affected, not just by the foods that we eat, the sleep that we get, or the physical elements polluting our environment, but also by the women which make up our environment as well?
MG Asks: What Should You Wear on a Job Interview
Always wear a suit. Never wear a suit? Oddly enough, I've heard both. What you wear to a job interview doesn't always equate what you'd wear on the job, but it's still a good way of impressing upon the HR manager that you understand the role, the company, and the culture.
Real Talk: What it's Like to have a Hormonal IUD
I have virtually no period anymore. I spot for about three days a month, I cramp a tiny bit on my first day, but the pain is about 20% of what it used to be. I used to cramp so intensely every month that I would seriously consider calling in sick. Now, I don't even take Advil.
The Problem Of Getting A Period In Prison
Luckily, in the 21st century, we have products to make these things easier on us. Unless, of course, you’re in prison. Menstruation can turn into more than an inconvenience: it can be a nightmare.