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What are fibroid, and why do people have them?
11 Oct

What are fibroid, and why do people have them?

They are actually tumors made of smooth muscle tissue that grow in and around your womb. The majority of these tumors are completely harmless, but they can cause problems in some cases. Shop PantyProp Period Panties >> Many women find it extremely difficult to get answers on what causes their fibroid, as doctors don't really know. Scientists have linked fibroid to excess estrogen...

They are actually tumors made of smooth muscle tissue that grow in and around your womb. The majority of these tumors are...
Myth Buster: Will Drinking Green Tea Make My Period Come Faster?
09 Oct

Myth Buster: Will Drinking Green Tea Make My Period Come Faster?

At some point, most women would like to reschedule their period. There may be a vacation or important event coming up that menstruation will make more difficult, so women look for ways to have their cycle start (and end) earlier. In some cases, if a period is late, a woman may want to induce it to get back on schedule. A number of new myths and old wives tales on natural ways to make one's per...

At some point, most women would like to reschedule their period. There may be a vacation or important event coming up tha...
What is a Hysterectomy?
07 Oct

What is a Hysterectomy?

You may have heard the term “hysterectomy” before, but aren't sure exactly what it means. Perhaps you heard that a woman you know got a hysterectomy after having a baby or in response to a reproductive disorder and are curious about the details. Maybe a healthcare professional has even suggested it to you, and you want to make sure you have all your facts before making a decision.     What is ...

You may have heard the term “hysterectomy” before, but aren't sure exactly what it means. Perhaps you heard that a woman ...
Different Women Body Shapes?
06 Oct

Different Women Body Shapes?

A look at different body shapes and how they influence clothing and style choices.   You may have heard of the different body shapes that women's bodies fall into. These categories are for purposes of helping women determine how to dress in a way that flatters their natural look, rather than trying to adhere to strict one-size-fits-all standards in the fashion industry. To get started, let's h...

A look at different body shapes and how they influence clothing and style choices.   You may have heard of the different ...
How to Throw a Period Party.
04 Oct

How to Throw a Period Party.

Read this before giving your daughter a Welcome to Womanhood party   Is it a good or terrible idea to throw your daughter a period party? The internet and other forms of media seem to be as filled with ideas about having period parties as it is with daughters complaining about how mortifying the experience was. But having a 'welcome to womanhood' party doesn't need to be awkward or uncomfortab...

Read this before giving your daughter a Welcome to Womanhood party   Is it a good or terrible idea to throw your daughter...
Signs and Symptoms that Your Period is Coming
03 Oct

Signs and Symptoms that Your Period is Coming

Most women and girls experience a set of symptoms (often referred to as premenstrual syndrome or PMS) that let them know they're about to get their period. These symptoms can actually be helpful if you experience irregular periods, as they're your body's way of giving you a 'heads up.' However, some of these signs can also wreak mild havoc in your life, so recognizing them as symptoms of PMS c...

Most women and girls experience a set of symptoms (often referred to as premenstrual syndrome or PMS) that let them know ...
Reasons Why Your Period is Late
30 Sep

Reasons Why Your Period is Late

When your period doesn't arrive on time, it can sometimes lead to worry. Why is it late? What does this mean?   Shop Now for Period Panties >>   Of course the most obvious possibility (and the one that friends and family like to pounce on), is that you might be pregnant. However, there are many other reasons your period might be late. To help you figure out why your cycle suddenly...

When your period doesn't arrive on time, it can sometimes lead to worry. Why is it late? What does this mean?   Shop Now f...
Women Don't Need to Have Periods
29 Sep

Women Don't Need to Have Periods

  There's a point of some contention that's been around since the first birth control pills came on the market. At that time, some women realized that they could simply skip the inactive week of their pill packs to skip their period. This led many people to wonder: Do women actually need to have periods?     Shop Now for Period Panties >>   The Case for Periods   Despite the fact...

  There's a point of some contention that's been around since the first birth control pills came on the market. At that t...
Period Quiz. Will you pass or fail?
27 Sep

Period Quiz. Will you pass or fail?

How well do you know your body? Take this Period Quiz to find out! Shop Now for Period Panties >>   Question: True or False – Your period can cause insomnia.   Answer? True! The drop in progesterone that accompanies a woman's menstrual cycle can cause sleeplessness in some. Of course there are plenty of other reasons it can be difficult to sleep during or right before getting you...

How well do you know your body? Take this Period Quiz to find out! Shop Now for Period Panties >>   Questio...
Do animals have menstrual cycles?
26 Sep

Do animals have menstrual cycles?

If it seems a bit unfair that humans have periods when other animals don't, you should know that most of our closest cousins, the great apes and chimpanzees, also menstruate, just not as obviously as human beings do. What is surprising is that aside from primates, only two other species experience a menstrual cycle. The other two lucky animals are bats and a type of shrew. Now, despite the fac...

If it seems a bit unfair that humans have periods when other animals don't, you should know that most of our closest cous...
Period panties are not just a trend. Here's why.
23 Sep

Period panties are not just a trend. Here's why.

Whenever something new comes on the international fashion scene and makes an instant splash, it's easy for onlookers to dismiss it as a passing fad. However, every now and then something comes along that's so revolutionary that it never goes out of style. Blue jeans and T-shirts are two well-known examples, but there have been many other less obvious ones. Panties as we know them, for instance...

Whenever something new comes on the international fashion scene and makes an instant splash, it's easy for onlookers to d...
What happens if I forgot to remove my tampon?
21 Sep

What happens if I forgot to remove my tampon?

What happens if I forgot to remove my tampon?   Forgetting to change or remove a tampon can be dangerous. It doesn't just put you at risk for leaks, you can develop a serious condition known as Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). To learn more about the potential dangers of forgetting or otherwise wearing a tampon incorrectly, read on. Shop a safer alternative: period panties >   1. TSS Let's t...

What happens if I forgot to remove my tampon?   Forgetting to change or remove a tampon can be dangerous. It doesn't just...
Can I get pregnant while I have my period?
19 Sep

Can I get pregnant while I have my period?

  You may have heard that if you have sex while you're on your period you can't get pregnant, but is that a fact or an old wives tale? PantyProp period panties >   The truth is you definitely can become pregnant when you have your period, but it's much less likely. Women who prefer not to use more reliable methods of birth control such as oral contraceptives, IUDs, or condoms may use wh...

  You may have heard that if you have sex while you're on your period you can't get pregnant, but is that a fact or an ol...
Help: Why Is My Period Irregular?
18 Sep

Help: Why Is My Period Irregular?

One of the most frustrating things about being a woman is being stuck with an irregular menstrual cycle. When you never know from one day to the next whether you'll be bleeding and overcome by cramps or your usual happy-go-lucky self, even making basic plans becomes a challenge. Up to 30% of women deal with irregular periods, but the good news is in most cases, it's possible to get back on a r...

One of the most frustrating things about being a woman is being stuck with an irregular menstrual cycle. When you never k...
Period Forecast Calculator
18 Sep

Period Forecast Calculator

  What is a period calculator, and why should I use one?     From iPhone apps to web-based Java Script calculators, period forecasters are everywhere. These handy pieces of code and software are making life easier for women and men throughout the world. If you aren't using one, here's how you're missing out.     What are period forecast calculators? Period forecasters, calculators, and tracker...

  What is a period calculator, and why should I use one?     From iPhone apps to web-based Java Script calculators, perio...

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