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True or False: Period Edition
01 Jun

True or False: Period Edition

There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there surrounding periods. And we are here to bust some things you thought were true, and to enlighten you on some things that you thought were actually false. So let’s get started!   Your Voice Changes During Your Period True! This one is surprisingly true which is crazy because how could your voice change during your period?! Well, I’ll tell you ...

There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there surrounding periods. And we are here to bust some things you thought ...
5 Period Myths Busted
06 Feb

5 Period Myths Busted

Have you ever heard something weird about your period and thought to yourself, “That can’t be true?” Chances are, it’s not! There are a ton of strange period myths out there, and we’re here to bust a few of them right now. You can’t take a bath on your period Some people claim that taking a bath during your period is unsafe because it can stimulate or stop blood flow. While these things may be...

Have you ever heard something weird about your period and thought to yourself, “That can’t be true?” Chances are, it’s not...
How Does Your Menstrual Cycle Affect Sleep?
18 Dec

How Does Your Menstrual Cycle Affect Sleep?

When you are going through your period, several changes happen to our hormones, bodies, mood, and even in our daily habits like eating and sleeping.   We all know that activities and daily occupations seem to be more exhausting when our period comes, but even so, sleeping tends to be more difficult. Today, we explain to you how your menstrual cycle affects sleeping and what to do about it.   Wh...

When you are going through your period, several changes happen to our hormones, bodies, mood, and even in our daily habits...
3 Amazing Natural Alternatives to Pads and Tampons
11 Dec

3 Amazing Natural Alternatives to Pads and Tampons

According to Quartz, 49.55% of the global population were women. What do most of us have in common? Our monthly period. When your period arrives, it’s natural to grab the most convenient product to help deal with everything. Tampons and pads are easy to find and, when on a weekly or monthly budget, cost-effective. However, we’re well into the 21st century, and technology is flourishing. We no l...

According to Quartz, 49.55% of the global population were women. What do most of us have in common? Our monthly period. Wh...
Can Periods Make You Feel Sick?
24 Oct

Can Periods Make You Feel Sick?

Even though the presence of our period shows that our body is healthy and working properly, it doesn’t always feel like that. Sometimes your period can make you feel run down, tired, nauseous, or anxious. But all of these feelings are completely and totally normal! Your hormones are going wild during your period, which could be why you feel sick before your period starts and while you’re on it...

Even though the presence of our period shows that our body is healthy and working properly, it doesn’t always feel like t...
4 Most Common PMS Symptoms
23 May

4 Most Common PMS Symptoms

We’ve talked a lot about PMS symptoms and how to make those symptoms feel like they don't exist, but we never talked about why some of the MOST common symptoms happen. Whether it's physical symptoms like cramps or breast tenderness, to more mental symptoms like mood swings or just feeling blue, there's a reason for everything you are feeling during your period.   Cramps Ah yes, the symptom you...

We’ve talked a lot about PMS symptoms and how to make those symptoms feel like they don't exist, but we never talked abou...
How Your Menstrual Cycle Changes as You Age
26 Mar

How Your Menstrual Cycle Changes as You Age

It’s no secret that as you age, your body goes through changes and that, the older you get, the more your fertility decrease as well. But going decade by decade, there are some other changes you can expect to experience when it comes to your cycle. Keep in mind that if you are on some form of birth control, these changes may be more regulated or affect you in different ways.   Teens   When you ...

It’s no secret that as you age, your body goes through changes and that, the older you get, the more your fertility decrea...
Your Birth Control and Your Period
19 Mar

Your Birth Control and Your Period

It is no secret that if you are on some form of birth control, that effectively regulates your menstrual cycles. Using a variety of hormone controls to get the job done, the birth control is able to help prevent pregnancy by directly affecting your period and your cycles. So, what can you expect to differ about your period on various forms of birth control?   Injections and Implants   Since the...

It is no secret that if you are on some form of birth control, that effectively regulates your menstrual cycles. Using a v...
The History of Period Panties
05 Mar

The History of Period Panties

While periods are certainly still no great, fun thing, we should all be thankful we are experiencing them in today’s modern era. Being a bleeding woman way back when was a much harder experience and the options for containing the flow not only more limited but less desirable. Let us start by looking way back to medieval times. While there is not too much documentation (all those monks and scrib...

While periods are certainly still no great, fun thing, we should all be thankful we are experiencing them in today’s moder...
PMDD vs. PMS
07 Feb

PMDD vs. PMS

We all know PMS, right? That time not too long before your period where you get the oh so fun premenstrual symptoms of bloating, moodiness, aches, etc. Did you know there is actually a more extreme cousin to PMS, PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)? As if regular PMS wasn’t enough, PMDD exists as a more severe form.   The good thing is it typically dissipates with the onset of menstruation, ...

We all know PMS, right? That time not too long before your period where you get the oh so fun premenstrual symptoms of blo...
Is It Possible to Get Pregnant During Your Period?
22 Jan

Is It Possible to Get Pregnant During Your Period?

Believe it or not, a lot of women are fans of “period sex.” Period sex is simply having sex during your menstrual cycle. Many women feel this is the safest time to have sex and not worry about getting pregnant but is this truly the case? Let’s explore.   Unless you are planning on getting pregnant, you should always consider using a form of birth control, no matter what time of the month it is....

Believe it or not, a lot of women are fans of “period sex.” Period sex is simply having sex during your menstrual cycle. M...
Is My Period Normal?
10 Jan

Is My Period Normal?

No matter what, at some point, all women are going to ask themselves this question: is my period normal? While it is true that no two cycles are going to be exactly alike, and ‘normal’ is more of a spectrum than any one benchmark, there are some things that are typically experienced across the board, some red flags, and some ways you can keep tabs on your own menstrual normality.   What’s Basic...

No matter what, at some point, all women are going to ask themselves this question: is my period normal? While it is true ...
Spotting vs. Period: Learn the Signs
18 Dec

Spotting vs. Period: Learn the Signs

It is a fear and an annoyance shared by many women: with having a regular menstruation comes the occasional spotting – but how can you truly tell the difference? What are the signs that separate between cycles spotting from a full-on period?   Which Is Which?   First, the handy definitions: Spotting: Light vaginal bleeding or discharge that occurs between periods. Periods: The actual monthly m...

It is a fear and an annoyance shared by many women: with having a regular menstruation comes the occasional spotting – but...
What Exactly Is a Hormone Imbalance
11 Dec

What Exactly Is a Hormone Imbalance

“Oh, you’re just being hormonal.” Odds are you’ve heard this phrase before whether someone else said it or maybe even yourself. While the connotations of this make it seem as if your hormones are some fickle thing that affects your mood, it’s so much deeper than that! If someone were to ask you to name the “most important” parts of the human body, you’d probably name organs like the brain or th...

“Oh, you’re just being hormonal.” Odds are you’ve heard this phrase before whether someone else said it or maybe even your...
Two Periods in One Month: Should I Be Worried?
06 Dec

Two Periods in One Month: Should I Be Worried?

You’ve been counting the days until your next period, haven’t you? You’re probably expecting it to come once every month, but uh-oh. It seems that this month, you’ve been hit with your period twice. When something irregular happens, it’s our first instinct to panic and think that something is wrong. While you could be right, that’s not always the case! There are numerous reasons why you could r...

You’ve been counting the days until your next period, haven’t you? You’re probably expecting it to come once every month, ...
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