IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why do you have blood clots on your period? 02 / What’s normal & what’s not? 03 / Causes of abnormal period clots 04 / How to manage period clots Everything you need to know about period clots Why do you have period blood with clots? Is your period clotty …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How long should a period last? 02 / How long is the average menstrual cycle? 03 / How long is your period when you first start menstruating? 04 / What affects the length of your period? 05 / Can you shorten your period? 06 / Don’t stress about the length …
“Should you experience pain that’s not directly related to your menstrual cycle, or if it’s so painful that it’s severely disrupting your work or home life, consult your doctor.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How common is it to have painful periods? 02 / Why does period cramping occur? 03 / Should I be concerned …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is menorrhagia? 02 / Causes of menorrhagia 03 / Managing heavy periods 04 / Go to thy doctor! Everything you need to know about abnormally heavy period bleeding When it comes to getting your period, establishing what’s “normal” is a fine art: Every human body is as unique as …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Hormone-balancing diet 02 / Try acupuncture 03 / Sneak in some more exercise 04 / Try a homeopathic supplement 05 / CBD FTW? 06 / Aromatherapy Tips & hacks for fighting period pain & discomfort TL/DR: While we’ve traditionally relied on heating pads and ibuprofen to relieve PMS symptoms, these …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s an IUD? And what’s it have to do with period products? 02 / IUD displacement & expulsion: The research 03 / Menstrual cup & IUD: Safe to use together? 04 / Can I use a menstrual disc with an IUD? Re: Choosing the right menstrual products when you have …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Menstruation vs. withdrawal bleeding: What’s the difference? 02 / How different types of birth control impact your period 03 / Types of birth control that (might) stop your period 04 / Heavy bleeding on birth control 05 / Birth control bleeding is different for everyone Everything you need to know …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How to safely reduce the length of your period 02 / A few scientifically proven ways to speed up your period 03 / Not-so-scientifically-proven options that *might* shorten your period 04 / The bottom line How to safely reduce the length of your period TL;DR: Studies show that hormonal birth …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How your menstrual cycle affects your skin 02 / How to tell the difference between hormonal & non-hormonal acne 03 / How to get rid of hormonal acne 04 / Period acne takeaways Battling hormonal breakouts throughout your menstrual cycle TL/DR: Hormonal acne is a real thing, though it usually …
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“Even the tiniest fluctuations in hormone secretion can throw your entire system out of whack.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The real definition of stress 02 / What, exactly, is cortisol? 03 / The HPA axis 04 / Stress & the menstrual cycle 05 / Can stress cause heavy periods? 06 / Can stress make …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Period Poops… Before Your Period? 02 / Pooping More Than Usual? All About Period Diarrhea 03 / Feeling a Little Backed Up? The Menstrual Cycle & Constipation 04 / Recap: Periods, Poop, & You Yep, we get them, too – Here’s what you need to know TL/DR: If you notice …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Stage 1: Menstruation 02 / Stage 2: The Follicular Phase 03 / Stage 3: Ovulation 04 / Stage 4: The Luteal Phase TL/DR: Your period is not synonymous with your cycle— but it happens during your menstrual cycle, which is broken down into four distinct phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Can crystals help with PMS? 02 / How to set intentions for your crystals during your period 03 / Crystals and intention-setting prompts for your period Crystals are becoming a mainstream trend thanks to sites like Goop, but crystal healing actually dates back at least 6,000 years ago during the …
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“Research and data suggest that menstruation information within LGBTQIA communities is scarce and that the experience can be a source of stress.” Do transgender folks get their periods? Short answer: Yes, depending on the person. Some transgender folks do menstruate. Longer answer: It’s complicated. Society tends to forget that just because someone has masculine presenting …
The truth is that most of us can pinpoint a thing or two we don’t like about our physical appearance. Whether it’s a crooked tooth or the size of our waist, almost everyone has a personal detail or body part they dislike or would like to change. These perceived flaws don’t often interrupt our day-to-day …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Period bloating: Why it happens and how to make it stop 02 / Why do you get bloated on your period? 03 / How to get rid of period bloating 04 / PMS & weight gain 05 / Be kind to yourself Period bloating: Why it happens and how to …
“As your physiology prepares for survival, reproduction becomes lower-priority. So, it’s common to experience menstrual cycle irregularities when you’re stressed.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How illnesses & emergencies affect your menstrual cycle 02 / How to manage your period during the flu or a respiratory virus 03 / How to manage your period during …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Will sharks attack me? 02 / Is it hygienic to go swimming during your period? 03 / Misconceptions about swimming on your period 04 / What products are best for swimming during your period? 05 / Swimming with tampons 06 / Swimming with a menstrual cup or disc Of all …
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