Menstruation

As if getting a monthly period isn’t bad enough, add one more thing into the mix: women’s reproductive health. You know, things such as getting a Pap smear, a cervical…

Our bodies are mysterious machines made up of complex systems that are all interconnected. Many women are familiar with how uncomfortable PMS is, but they may not be aware of…

Period stigma may just sound like something unfair but actually, there are harmful consequences associated with it.  And because it can come about in a variety of ways, many of…

One period rumor that seems to come up time and time again is that your menstrual flow stops when you get in the water. While it would be convenient when…

Despite having a period month-in and month-out, there are still some questions that remain unanswered about this time of the month. This could partly be because one didn’t receive adequate…

Believe it or not, some people want to hurry up and have their period. Taking control of your cycle can ensure you know when it’s arriving, without interrupting your wedding…

In a world that is seemingly so advanced in some areas, is still sincerely lacking in others.  Take the menstrual cycle, for example. This natural and normal process that takes…

The female body is a complex maze of organs, hormones, bones, and more. Its many fluctuations can make it difficult to understand just what’s going on inside, especially when it…

If you find yourself full of cravings around the time you get your period, you’re not alone. It’s extremely common for women to start reaching for extra snacks when menstruation…

Did you know that your brain — specifically, the hypothalamus — can impact your period? It’s a lesser-known condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea and is when a person does not menstruate…