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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?

  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?

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

  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...

What is Precocious Puberty?

  Precocious Puberty: What is it, and what do I need to know?   In recent years, the age at which the average girl begins to go through puberty is lowering. However, some girls experience the onset of puberty very young (before age 8). When this happens, it's known as precocious puberty. This can be distressing for parents, who want to know why their child is showing signs of reproductive deve...

  Precocious Puberty: What is it, and what do I need to know?   In recent years, the age at which the average girl begins...

Cases of Bad Feminine Hygiene

As women, we have to deal with advertisements specifically and intentionally designed to make us feel like our lady parts are inherently dirty. While regular bathing and grooming are enough to keep a healthy woman clean, douches, feminine sprays, creams, and a whole host of other “hygiene” products are on the market because we've been made to feel like we're naturally gross. In reality, more o...

As women, we have to deal with advertisements specifically and intentionally designed to make us feel like our lady parts...

Is period blood unsanitary?

    Myths abound regarding the un-hygienic nature of menstrual blood.   Have you ever wondered why menstrual blood is seen as “gross” far more than the blood flowing in your veins? Or why the red liquid on a tampon or menstrual pad is so offensive that it's rarely seen on television, even when TV shows squirt gallons of stage blood over the set? If you're like most people, you've grown up with...

    Myths abound regarding the un-hygienic nature of menstrual blood.   Have you ever wondered why menstrual blood is see...

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Why Does Me Period Blood Smell?

A lot of women and girls worry about the odor than can accompany menstrual blood, and want to know how they can hide or avoid it. Unfortunately, many “feminine hygiene” products make money off of this insecurity, and advertise “feminine odor” as something to be eliminated with chemically-laden perfumes. The truth about menstruation and odor is very different. What causes period blood to smell? ...

A lot of women and girls worry about the odor than can accompany menstrual blood, and want to know how they can hide or av...

Is it Safe to Swim with a Tampon?

There are lots of things women and girls wonder about regarding tampons, but one of the most frequently asked is whether or not tampons are safe to swim with. To some, this may seem like an odd question, since tampons are often advertised as being designed for swimming and other athletic activities. However, there are several important things to keep in mind when swimming with a tampon, or swi...

There are lots of things women and girls wonder about regarding tampons, but one of the most frequently asked is whether o...

What Causes PMS?

80% of women suffer from PMS, but little is known about the cause.   PMS (or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) is a set of symptoms that many women experience in the days leading up to the start of their menstrual cycle. These symptoms include feeling especially prone to extreme emotions (crying, irritation, etc), backaches, breast tenderness, cravings, headaches, bloating, and changes in hair and skin (...

80% of women suffer from PMS, but little is known about the cause.   PMS (or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) is a set of symptoms ...

Past vs Present: Dealing with My Period

Having a period today is a definite improvement over the past!   When someone says that a lot has changed over the past 50 years, technological examples are what generally come to mind. We have cell phones, laptop computers, and streaming videos today, but there are many other societal changes that have occurred over the last half century, and many of them have been in the areas of gender equal...

Having a period today is a definite improvement over the past!   When someone says that a lot has changed over the past 50...

Funny Names for My Period

From Shark Week to Aunt Flo, we've all got our own code name for “menstrual period.” Here are a few of the best.Maybe it's because mentioning one's menstrual cycle was seen as offensive for most of the past century, but a whole host of code names for “on my period” have developed over the years. Sure you can just say, “It's that time,” or “I'm feeling ill,” but when you really want to get your ...

From Shark Week to Aunt Flo, we've all got our own code name for “menstrual period.” Here are a few of the best.Maybe it's...

When Will I get My First Period?

Want to know when you'll get your first period? Read on.   While there's no way to know exactly when you'll get your first period, there are several signs that are your body's way of giving you a head's up that you're about to begin menstruation.   Please note: When discussing ages and time frames in relation to menarche (the first period), it's important to remember that these are all generali...

Want to know when you'll get your first period? Read on.   While there's no way to know exactly when you'll get your first...

Does Wearing a Tampon Hurt the First Time?

One of the most common questions girls have about tampons is whether or not wearing a tampon will hurt. While you shouldn't be able to feel a tampon at all when it's fully inserted, putting a tampon in can be uncomfortable. Even Kotex, one of the top-selling tampon brands, admits that using a tampon can hurt the first time, but adds “it shouldn't be bad.”   So can using a tampon hurt? Kotex als...

One of the most common questions girls have about tampons is whether or not wearing a tampon will hurt. While you shouldn'...