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30 Oct

What Yoga Moves to Avoid on Your Period (And Which to Prioritize)

Just because it’s that time of the month when good ol’ Aunt Flo comes to town, doesn’t mean the modern woman is going to bow down and give up her regular yoga sessions completely – although there may be a few tweaks in order! Here are some yoga poses you may want to avoid – and others you will want to focus on! – during your period. Avoid These poses, while usually beneficial, will tend to ...

Just because it’s that time of the month when good ol’ Aunt Flo comes to town, doesn’t mean the modern woman is going to b...

25 Oct

Is Ovary Pain Normal?

Let’s talk about the body - the female body, to be specific. When it comes to women and their reproductive organs, there’s the obvious one that’s always mentioned, the vagina. While the vagina is the organ visible to the human eye, inside a woman’s body, you’d find her uterus, Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and more. When it comes to reproduction, it all starts in the ovaries. Located in the pelvi...

Let’s talk about the body - the female body, to be specific. When it comes to women and their reproductive organs, there’s...

23 Oct

How Menopause Can Cause Bladder Leaks

Having trouble holding your bladder? If you’re having trouble, there’s a chance you’re getting older. If you’re getting older, you’re nearing the age where you’ll be walking through the front door of menopause. While our bladder tends to weaken as we get older, menopause also has a growing effect on it. Are you nearing that time? For all the women who are worried about dealing with incontinence...

Having trouble holding your bladder? If you’re having trouble, there’s a chance you’re getting older. If you’re getting ol...

18 Oct

3 Common Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

While there is no such thing as a one size fits all ‘normal’ period for all women – some of us may get painful cramps while other escape cramp-free; some may be blessed with a two day bleed where it drags on for a week for others. Flows can run the gambit from light to heavy – there are indeed some irregularities or symptoms; however, that may be caused to consult your doctor. If you experience...

While there is no such thing as a one size fits all ‘normal’ period for all women – some of us may get painful cramps whil...

11 Oct

What Is Cervical Stenosis?

Cervical stenosis. Now, there’s a fancy, intimidating sounding medical term, right? Let’s take a bit of the scariness out of it and replace it with some knowledge, so if this is something you experience, you will be equipped to face and treat it head on! What Is It? Simply put, cervical stenosis, is the (at times intense) narrowing of the lower part of the uterus, i.e. the passageway throug...

Cervical stenosis. Now, there’s a fancy, intimidating sounding medical term, right? Let’s take a bit of the scariness out ...

09 Oct

Can Yeast Infections and Discharge Be Normal During Pregnancy?

Let’s be real: The miracle of life and the joys of pregnancy are not always pretty and pristine. From pain to noises to bodily happenings that are just plain unfamiliar to you, it is quite a ride and the more you know of what is normal and not, the more prepared you can and will feel. For example, Yeast infections and discharge – is that normal or a cause for alarm? If you guessed “yep, pretty ...

Let’s be real: The miracle of life and the joys of pregnancy are not always pretty and pristine. From pain to noises to bo...

04 Oct

How to Help Your Daughter Track Her Menstrual Cycle

Ah, the world of first periods and all the unknowns and uncertainties that come with them for a young girl. One thing your daughter may be less ready for is the idea of tracking her cycle. Wait, now this monthly bleeding means there’s math involved, too? Luckily, you can ease your girl into it, give her that sense of control and help her feel comfortable with tracking good old Aunt Flo in a f...

Ah, the world of first periods and all the unknowns and uncertainties that come with them for a young girl. One thing your...

02 Oct

Everything You Need to Know About Lochia (Postpartum Bleeding)

After childbirth, you want to think the worst is over with. You may already be pretty well aware that some bleeding after you have your baby is normal, but not really the full extent of the blood that may flow. Oftentimes, the period right after giving birth is referred to as “The Fourth Trimester” in that, while your baby is no longer inside you, you two are still bonded as one. Baby rests, an...

After childbirth, you want to think the worst is over with. You may already be pretty well aware that some bleeding after ...

27 Sep

Easy Carry-On Items to Keep You Clean on the Go During Your Period

When it comes to traveling, many of us look at our period trackers to see if our monthly visitor will be making an appearance. If you’re lucky, it’ll be smooth sailing, but most of us aren’t that lucky. While there are ways to stop your period from coming, they’re not usually ideal for most of us. Of course, we usually head on vacation or a trip with tons of items stocked in our bag, but for a ...

When it comes to traveling, many of us look at our period trackers to see if our monthly visitor will be making an appeara...

25 Sep

Can I Go Swimming on My Period?

Can I go swimming during my period? If you’re new to the menstrual cycle game, this might be a question that’s on the front of your mind, especially during beach season. While many might wonder about this answer to the question during the warmer months, there are millions of people who travel throughout the year, and those travels often lead to a beach or pool. Young girls might have this quest...

Can I go swimming during my period? If you’re new to the menstrual cycle game, this might be a question that’s on the fron...

20 Sep

5 Things to Distract Yourself With When You've Got Really Bad Cramps

Do you ever just want to curl up into a ball to soothe your period cramps? We have! Every month when your period rolls around, you can only hope the cramps don’t try to force you into submission. With the pressure and pain that spreads from your uterus to cover your entire lower abdomen, you can only hope for ways to decrease the pain. Sometimes, this isn’t all the way possible, but there are...

Do you ever just want to curl up into a ball to soothe your period cramps? We have! Every month when your period rolls aro...

18 Sep

At What Age Should You Take Your Daughter to the Gynecologist for the First Time?

For a young girl, the word “gynecologist” can be scary. Walking into the examination room, most girls won’t know what to expect, so it is often left to her mother or parental figure to help her through the process. While you might use your own experiences as a timeline for when to take your daughter to the gynecologist, every girl is different. For those wondering when they should be taking t...

For a young girl, the word “gynecologist” can be scary. Walking into the examination room, most girls won’t know what to e...

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...

11 Sep

Living Well Tips With a Sensitive Bladder

Tired of always needing to use the bathroom? If you’re someone with a sensitive bladder, you might feel alone and even embarrassed. Continually having to excuse yourself to go to the restroom might be a pain, but here’s some advice. Don’t be embarrassed! 40% of women living in the United States experience symptoms due to a sensitive bladder, so you’re not alone. While it might feel great to k...

Tired of always needing to use the bathroom? If you’re someone with a sensitive bladder, you might feel alone and even emb...

06 Sep

How Your Period Affects Your Chronic Illness

Are you feeling under the weather? If you are, did you know that this could be linked to your period? Our hormones play a significant role in controlling our lives. From estrogen to progesterone to even testosterone, they all fluctuate, and when they do, it causes our body to change and adapt to those changes. While this seems normal on a day to day basis, what if we told you that your menstr...

Are you feeling under the weather? If you are, did you know that this could be linked to your period? Our hormones play a ...

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