Menstruation

If babies aren’t on the agenda, missing a period can be an incredibly stressful experience. We know, we know: it’s easier said than done, but try not to panic. First…

We all experience periods differently. For some they’re no big deal; for others they’re an inconvenience; and for an unlucky few, debilitating. But no matter whether your go-to tonic is…

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck. We like to think that, no matter how light and short or long and disastrously heavy…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. Is your menstrual cup having so much fun inside your vagina that it doesn’t want to come…

Fun fact, the first period a girl has is called her menarche (say MEN-ar-kee), kind of like anarchy… Which is sort of how your first period can feel. Your body…

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck. So, you have just found period blood that’s not quite… blood-colored. You probably want to know…

Every month, menstruating humans around the world go through what can best be described as an emotional and physical roller coaster. With ups and downs, twist and turns, the hormone…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. Let’s face it, there is nothing quite as annoying as a leaking menstrual cup. Leaks usually occur…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. With so many women saying “enough is enough” to pads and tampons, you may have found yourself…

Feel like your uterus is wringing itself out like a wash cloth? An invisible puppy is using your insides as a chew toy? Then you, my friend, have experienced the…