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01 May

How to Sleep Better on Your Period

There are probably a few things that you dread while on your period like cramping, bloating, and cravings. You might be even luckier to experience diarrhea or sensitivity to pain. This list might just add to your growing awareness of your wardrobe because who has time for leaks? As if this wasn’t enough, many of us can probably attest to the discomfort that you might feel while sleeping. Not on...

There are probably a few things that you dread while on your period like cramping, bloating, and cravings. You might be ev...

26 Apr

Why Do You Get Food Cravings During Your Period?

“I scream, you scream. We all scream for ice cream!” While this might’ve been a popular chant when you were a child, you might find that this holds true while you’re on your period! You might not have noticed the first few times, but after four periods and the constant need for sugar, you probably realized that you crave particular foods while on your period. This is because food cravings are a...

“I scream, you scream. We all scream for ice cream!” While this might’ve been a popular chant when you were a child, you m...

24 Apr

8 Weird Period Symptoms That Aren't Cramps

OUCH! It’s that time of the month again. While you’re not looking forward to bleeding for the next few days, you’re definitely dreading those cramps that are soon to come! Cramps might be one of the most common period symptoms amongst menstruating women, but after reading this article, you might consider yourself lucky! There are a few weird and not-so-weird symptoms that are often associated w...

OUCH! It’s that time of the month again. While you’re not looking forward to bleeding for the next few days, you’re defini...

19 Apr

Is Spotting While Breastfeeding Normal?

If you’re a new mother, you’ve probably been introduced to the joys of breastfeeding. What started out as painful and uncomfortable soon feels normal. While you’re dealing with breastfeeding, you might also begin to wonder about your period. When will it come back? Will it be the same? Your period will most certainly come back postpartum, but before your menstrual cycle completely gears up, y...

If you’re a new mother, you’ve probably been introduced to the joys of breastfeeding. What started out as painful and unco...

17 Apr

Do Tampons Expire?

Uh oh! Your period came a few days early, and you forgot to buy tampons during your last shopping trip. You scramble through your house looking for one, and finally, you discover one in your purse. After breathing a sigh of relief, you’re quick to run to the bathroom. STOP! While that tampon may look safe to use, there’s a chance it’s not! Before you even think about inserting your tampon, ask ...

Uh oh! Your period came a few days early, and you forgot to buy tampons during your last shopping trip. You scramble throu...

12 Apr

How Old Should You Be to Wear a Tampon?

Where were you when you got your first period? Did you realize it when you woke up one morning? Were you sitting in your 7th grade history class? Regardless of where you were, you probably felt a little overwhelmed. When it came to the feminine hygiene products, you were probably only presented with a pad, but why not a tampon? Even in 2018, tampons are seen as a bit taboo for some. Many parent...

Where were you when you got your first period? Did you realize it when you woke up one morning? Were you sitting in your 7...

10 Apr

Your Period After Pregnancy: What to Expect

That time of the month is approaching… or is it?! Whether you’re a soon-to-be mother or you’ve already been introduced to your new bundle of joy, you’ve probably been basking in your period-free months. While you were familiar with your menstrual cycle pre-pregnancy, are you prepared for your postpartum menstrual cycle? Thousands of women don’t know what to expect after giving birth, but as alw...

That time of the month is approaching… or is it?! Whether you’re a soon-to-be mother or you’ve already been introduced to ...

05 Apr

What Is Adenomyosis?

Are you suffering from extremely heavy menstrual bleeding? While you have your period, do you experience painful cramping? Is it even painful for you during sexual intercourse? If you answered yes to these questions, there’s a chance you might have adenomyosis. There are over 200,000 cases of adenomyosis that are diagnosed every year, but many women just believe they are dealing with a diffic...

Are you suffering from extremely heavy menstrual bleeding? While you have your period, do you experience painful cramping?...

03 Apr

Do You Get Pimples Before Your Period?

You wake up to the sun shining, and you can already tell it’s going to be a good day! After lazing around in bed for a few minutes, you get up ready to start your morning routine. When you walk in front of the mirror, your day instantly goes from good to bad! There’s not one or two but a cluster of three pimples forming on your chin and you’re immediately reminded of your impending period! Do y...

You wake up to the sun shining, and you can already tell it’s going to be a good day! After lazing around in bed for a few...

29 Mar

What to Teach Your Daughter About Aunt Flo... Before It Arrives

It’s that time of the month…again! While you might be tracking your period every month, if you have a young daughter, you’re probably waiting for her first visit from Aunt Flo. There’s a likely chance that you remember when you first got your period. Were you scared and anxious? Were you ready and prepared? Many girls are thrown into their menstrual cycle without any knowledge of what’s reall...

It’s that time of the month…again! While you might be tracking your period every month, if you have a young daughter, you’...

27 Mar

Spotting Between Periods: 5 Reasons It Happens

You take a trip to the bathroom. While you’re handling your business, you notice blood on your underwear. In a bout of confusion, you open up your period tracker and find out that you’re not set for a visit from Aunt Flo for at least another 10 days. What the heck is going on? If it’s not time for your period, this means that you’re spotting. Although spotting can be harmless, it can also be ...

You take a trip to the bathroom. While you’re handling your business, you notice blood on your underwear. In a bout of con...

22 Mar

Is It Ok to Do Sports When You're Having Your Period?

Who runs the world? GIRLS! When you hit puberty, it seems like there are a ton of things that start happening to your body. Hair begins to grow in unfamiliar places, your body begins to develop, and you start your period. For teenagers, this can be an extremely overwhelming time. If you were running and ruling the soccer field or the basketball court, you might start to wonder how your period...

Who runs the world? GIRLS! When you hit puberty, it seems like there are a ton of things that start happening to your body...

20 Mar

3 Ways to Deal With Postmenopause Symptoms

“Is it me or is it hot in here?” If you’re postmenopausal, it’s probably you! When it comes to getting older, one of the things that women think about is menopause, but what about the time after menopause? Most women are so focused on menopause that they’re not even prepared for what happens next. “Postmenopause” is the term used to describe the period after menopause, and it comes with its o...

“Is it me or is it hot in here?” If you’re postmenopausal, it’s probably you! When it comes to getting older, one of the t...

15 Mar

Is It Safe to Stop Your Period With Birth Control?

Oh no, it’s that time of the month again! Every 24 to 28 days, millions of women are forced to deal with their periods. We’re forced to go through countless pads, period panties, tampons, or menstrual cups. While some women settle for dealing with their period every month, others are choosing to stop theirs with a birth control pill. What we’re here to figure out is, is it safe to stop your p...

Oh no, it’s that time of the month again! Every 24 to 28 days, millions of women are forced to deal with their periods. We...

13 Mar

8 Ridiculous Menstrual Myths, Busted

Is it that time of the month again?! Every month, millions of women are dealing with their periods. From the time you’re young to the age when you enter menopause, there are tons of stories you’d probably heard about menstrual cycles. Some might be true, but many of them are false! With all the ridiculous menstrual myths you’ve probably heard, we’re busting them today. You can pass out from b...

Is it that time of the month again?! Every month, millions of women are dealing with their periods. From the time you’re y...

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