Everything you didn’t learn in health class. Get the facts on period and reproductive health, common conditions, and all the weird and wonderful things that happen to your body throughout your menstrual cycle.
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How and why cramps happen 02 / Supplements & natural remedies for period cramps 03 / The best OTC pain relievers for period cramps 04 / Period products that help with cramps 05 / When to talk to your doctor: Prescription relief for severe cramps Cramps got you down? Here’s …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Do we know what causes PCOS? 02 / PCOS diagnosis and management 03 / Insulin resistance and the gut 04 / Inflammation and PCOS 05 / New lifestyle recommendations for PCOS For PCOS Awareness Month, we’re deep-diving into the recent research We’re capping off PCOS Awareness Month with a much-requested …
When we think about leaking from our periods, it may conjure up embarrassing memories. Think of eighth-grade gym class when someone pointed and gawked at the circle of blood on our pants. There’s no denying it: We grew up conditioned to feel a lot of shame around our periods. From tucking tampons into our sleeves, …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Because tampons are so last century 02 / What’s a menstrual disc, again? 03 / 25 reasons to give menstrual discs a shot Because tampons are so last century If you’ve been using pads and tampons as your period product staples since your pre-teen years, we’ve got news: It might …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is vulvodynia, really? 02 / Vulvodynia symptoms 03 / When to see a doctor about vulva pain 04 / Causes of vulvodynia 05 / Vulvodynia treatment 06 / Resources & key takeaways What the Sex and the City episode got wrong about this painful condition It’s the HBO series …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Flex Disc leaks when I pee… What’s going on? 02 / How to hack your heavy flow days with Flex Disc: Mid-wear emptying 03 / Wait! Flex Disc is leaking at other times during wear Why is there blood in the toilet when I pee while wearing Flex Disc? Does …
Why organic doesn’t mean zero risk You’ve seen them on the supermarket shelves: Tampon brands proudly labeled organic—with a higher sticker price to match. The packaging says these tampons come with plant-based plastic applicators and are free from unnecessary chemicals. But what does that mean? Are these tampons biodegradable? Are they better for your health? …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The medical definition of “spotting” 02 / Here’s how to tell the difference between spotting and your period 03 / Why it happens: Common causes 04 / Different types of spotting and what they could mean 05 / How to manage spotting: Products to use 06 / Spotting vs. your …
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“Pending analysis shows that cervical cancer rates have gone down over the past two decades—in line with HPV vaccine uptake and an increase in Pap smear screenings for prevention.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Phase 3 treatment emerges for uterine fibroids 02 / Link between secondhand smoke and birth outcomes 03 / Cervical cancer rates …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Discharge vs. period blood 02 / Bright red period blood 03 / Pink discharge or period blood 04 / Blue or purple period blood 05 / Brown period blood 06 / Orange or rust-colored period blood 07 / Black period blood 08 / White discharge 09 / Yellow or yellow-green …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The step-by-step guide to removing a menstrual disc 02 / Removing Flex Disc when you have a fresh manicure 03 / Removing Flex Disc after sex 04 / Removing Flex Disc when you’re on the go 05 / What to do if it feels like your menstrual disc is stuck …
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At the one-month mark, 52.8% of participants cited that their new method improved their sex life (26.1% “improved a lot” vs 26.7% “improved a little”). IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Does contraception increase sexual pleasure? 02 / Breast cancer research shows favorable results for BCT 03 / Fast track for endometrial cancer immunotherapy Briefing you …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is PID – and is it serious? 02 / What causes PID? 03 / Who’s at risk for PID? 04 / Symptoms of PID 05 / How to treat PID 06 / PID prevention & additional resources Here’s what to know about PID May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month—and …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Your cycle can affect your mental health–and vice versa 02 / PMDD vs. PMS vs. perimenopausal depression 03 / Staying sane & kicking the period blues: A few tips 04 / Your cycle & your mental health: Key takeaways Exploring the relationship between depression, anxiety, and your cycle Am I …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What does “menstrual synchrony” mean? 02 / Legit or coincidence: Here’s what we know 03 / So, why do periods sync up? 04 / Is there such thing as an “Alpha” uterus? 05 / The Clue period syncing study 06 / Menstrual syncing and lunar cycles Is it just an …
“Period leakage is the accidental bleeding that happens when your panties, products, and planning don’t sync up.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The three P’s of period leakage 02 / What causes a heavy menstrual flow? 03 / When it comes to leakage, you are not alone! 04 / Leaks happen…and they’re pricey 05 / …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s pelvic floor physical therapy all about? 02 / What’s pelvic floor dysfunction? 03 / How does PFPT help with pelvic floor dysfunction? 04 / In-person pelvic floor physical therapy vs. at-home exercises 05 / Pelvic floor muscle exercises to try at home How to tone, stretch, and strengthen your …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Breaking down the connection between headaches and hormones 02 / What causes hormonal migraines? 03 / What’s the difference between a hormonal headache and a hormonal migraine? 04 / Hormonal migraines vs. headaches: Signs & symptoms 05 / How to cure hormonal migraines 06 / Hormonal headaches & migraines: Key …
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