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BEHIND THE LENS: 2017 Campaign shoot
A few months ago on a chilly AF morning in North London, we headed down to a boxing gym...
Treating Your Endometriosis Symptoms: Surgical & Non-Surgical Options
It is important to remember that there is no cure for endometriosis, and that everyone’s treatment plan looks different. What may work for one woman may not work for the other, so it is important to pay close attention to your symptoms and what does or does not exacerbate them.
MG. Memo: Why We Partner with Days for Girls
For every box of products purchased, Monthly Gift will donate one day worth of femme care products to Days for Girls, in an effort to support its global mission of empowering young women everywhere.
Mental Health in the Workplace: 5 Steps to Improve Your Well-being at Work
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is Mental Health in the Workplace. WHO ...
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...
Is it Endo? Determining if You Might Have Endometriosis
Not everyone will experience all symptoms of endometriosis—some women may be asymptomatic and suffer no pain. Others may have a few symptoms to begin with and develop others over the years. If you are concerned about your health, here are some main symptoms and questions to ask to find out is it endo?
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY: It's time our periods were taken seriously
WHY PERIOD TABOO IS DAMAGING OUR HEALTH
In a generation obsessed with the latest w...
Trichomoniasis or "Trich": The STD You Might Not Know (But Should)
It’s one of the most common STDs, but it’s also one you might not have heard of: Tricho...
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.
Real Talk: Walking with Lions (While on my Period)
The original plan was shark diving.
The night before we were suppose to go, we learned ...
MG Asks: Are You Peeing Too Much? Some Causes & Ways to Cope
Do you think you’re peeing too much? If you're urinating more than usual, it’s not necessarily anything to worry about. It could be because you’ve upped your water intake recently, are pregnant, or have a urinary tract infection (UTI), which should clear up after a course of antibiotics.
Myth Busting: 8 Birth Control Myths That Need to be Busted
In the sphere of women's health, harmful myths abound. For birth control, these myths can lead unplanned pregnancy, among other issues. To set the record straight, let's bust eight birth control myths in dire need of busting.
Heads Up: Your Nighttime Routine May be Affecting Your Period
Any time your period shows up late for the party, it can make you feel like maybe you w...
KATE’S FAVORITE EMPOWERING QUOTES FROM INSPIRING WOMEN
To celebrate positive thinking day, we’ve put together a few of our favorite quotes f...
How Grown Men Handle Periods and PMS
Women are certainly no strangers to being given shit from men for having our period. We...
Women in Federal Prisons Will Receive Free Period Products
We cannot begin to imagine the perils of prison. While it’s true these individuals have...
The Truth About Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) and Tampons
In the past, toxic shock syndrome was associated primarily with the use of tampons. However, manufacturers have ended the usage of certain types of tampons (super absorbent), and the occurrence of this condition in menstruating women has sharply declined.
About Ovarian Cancer: The Stats, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month. For this cancer, which affects over 20,000 women in the US each near, education is crucial, to help with early diagnosis and treatment.