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26 Mar

How Your Menstrual Cycle Changes as You Age

It’s no secret that as you age, your body goes through changes and that, the older you get, the more your fertility decrease as well. But going decade by decade, there are some other changes you can expect to experience when it comes to your cycle. Keep in mind that if you are on some form of birth control, these changes may be more regulated or affect you in different ways. Teens When you ...

It’s no secret that as you age, your body goes through changes and that, the older you get, the more your fertility decrea...

19 Mar

Your Birth Control and Your Period

It is no secret that if you are on some form of birth control, that effectively regulates your menstrual cycles. Using a variety of hormone controls to get the job done, the birth control is able to help prevent pregnancy by directly affecting your period and your cycles. So, what can you expect to differ about your period on various forms of birth control? Injections and Implants Since the...

It is no secret that if you are on some form of birth control, that effectively regulates your menstrual cycles. Using a v...

05 Mar

The History of Period Panties

While periods are certainly still no great, fun thing, we should all be thankful we are experiencing them in today’s modern era. Being a bleeding woman way back when was a much harder experience and the options for containing the flow not only more limited but less desirable. Let us start by looking way back to medieval times. While there is not too much documentation (all those monks and scrib...

While periods are certainly still no great, fun thing, we should all be thankful we are experiencing them in today’s moder...

07 Feb

PMDD vs. PMS

We all know PMS, right? That time not too long before your period where you get the oh so fun premenstrual symptoms of bloating, moodiness, aches, etc. Did you know there is actually a more extreme cousin to PMS, PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)? As if regular PMS wasn’t enough, PMDD exists as a more severe form. The good thing is it typically dissipates with the onset of menstruation, ...

We all know PMS, right? That time not too long before your period where you get the oh so fun premenstrual symptoms of blo...

22 Jan

Is It Possible to Get Pregnant During Your Period?

Believe it or not, a lot of women are fans of “period sex.” Period sex is simply having sex during your menstrual cycle. Many women feel this is the safest time to have sex and not worry about getting pregnant but is this truly the case? Let’s explore. Unless you are planning on getting pregnant, you should always consider using a form of birth control, no matter what time of the month it is....

Believe it or not, a lot of women are fans of “period sex.” Period sex is simply having sex during your menstrual cycle. M...

10 Jan

Is My Period Normal?

No matter what, at some point, all women are going to ask themselves this question: is my period normal? While it is true that no two cycles are going to be exactly alike, and ‘normal’ is more of a spectrum than any one benchmark, there are some things that are typically experienced across the board, some red flags, and some ways you can keep tabs on your own menstrual normality. What’s Basic...

No matter what, at some point, all women are going to ask themselves this question: is my period normal? While it is true ...

18 Dec

Spotting vs. Period: Learn the Signs

It is a fear and an annoyance shared by many women: with having a regular menstruation comes the occasional spotting – but how can you truly tell the difference? What are the signs that separate between cycles spotting from a full-on period? Which Is Which? First, the handy definitions: Spotting: Light vaginal bleeding or discharge that occurs between periods. Periods: The actual monthly m...

It is a fear and an annoyance shared by many women: with having a regular menstruation comes the occasional spotting – but...

11 Dec

What Exactly Is a Hormone Imbalance

“Oh, you’re just being hormonal.” Odds are you’ve heard this phrase before whether someone else said it or maybe even yourself. While the connotations of this make it seem as if your hormones are some fickle thing that affects your mood, it’s so much deeper than that! If someone were to ask you to name the “most important” parts of the human body, you’d probably name organs like the brain or th...

“Oh, you’re just being hormonal.” Odds are you’ve heard this phrase before whether someone else said it or maybe even your...

06 Dec

Two Periods in One Month: Should I Be Worried?

You’ve been counting the days until your next period, haven’t you? You’re probably expecting it to come once every month, but uh-oh. It seems that this month, you’ve been hit with your period twice. When something irregular happens, it’s our first instinct to panic and think that something is wrong. While you could be right, that’s not always the case! There are numerous reasons why you could r...

You’ve been counting the days until your next period, haven’t you? You’re probably expecting it to come once every month, ...

13 Nov

Is Black Period Blood Normal?

If you’re well into your adulthood, you probably feel like you’re a professional at having your period, right? By the time you’re in your early to mid-20s, you’ve already experienced countless menstrual cycles and with it came things you were probably familiar with and not so familiar with. After having your period every 28 days, you know all of your symptoms and prepare for it. You might deal ...

If you’re well into your adulthood, you probably feel like you’re a professional at having your period, right? By the time...

08 Nov

How Much Weight Gain Is Normal on Your Period?

Is it that time of the month for you? When your period comes along, it brings tons of different symptoms and side effects that range from bearable to annoying. While cravings might seem bearable, symptoms like cramping, headaches, and fatigue all push you towards the direction of beyond annoyed. Cramping is definitely the most painful symptom, but is it the most annoying? For some women, they...

Is it that time of the month for you? When your period comes along, it brings tons of different symptoms and side effects ...

13 Sep

When Your Period Signals a Problem

As women, there are tons of things going on with our bodies, our period being the most noticeable. A natural part of our lives, our cycle should be a sign that our body is performing in the way it was made to. While this is true, our period can also be a sign that our body is in need of help. Without any outlying factors, your period should come like clockwork, and while this sometimes varies, ...

As women, there are tons of things going on with our bodies, our period being the most noticeable. A natural part of our l...

21 Aug

Period Changes During Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

Is your period your best friend? If you compare the amount of time you spend with Aunt Flo to that of your friends, she’d probably eclipse their time doubly! Your period is something you can rely on when you’re a woman unless you’re pregnant or on birth control. The 30+ years that you spend with your period can differ depending on how old you are. When you’re a bright, young 20-something, you...

Is your period your best friend? If you compare the amount of time you spend with Aunt Flo to that of your friends, she’d ...

16 Aug

4 Things You Inevitably Do When You Get Your Period

It’s that time of the month again! How are you spending the next few days? Are you still headed out to the gym to keep up with your exercise regimen? Are you keeping your diet fresh and healthy? While you’d probably like to say yes, there’s a big probability that this isn’t the case. There are a few things that we all do when we get our periods, and while they might not be the best things for...

It’s that time of the month again! How are you spending the next few days? Are you still headed out to the gym to keep up ...

31 Jul

Why Do You Get Heartburn Before Your Period?

Ouch! Are you feeling a bit of pain in your chest? Before you panic and think you’re having a heart attack, there’s a pretty good chance that you might be experiencing heartburn. The possibility is even greater if your period is on the way. Heartburn right before your period sounds unpleasant, and it usually is, but are you wondering, why do you get heartburn before your period? So are we so ...

Ouch! Are you feeling a bit of pain in your chest? Before you panic and think you’re having a heart attack, there’s a pret...

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