Category: Menstrual Cycle

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It isn’t always easy to tell whether you are pregnant, have PMS (premenstrual syndrome), or are about to get your period. Some PMS symptoms, however, are quite similar to the ones typical of early pregnancies, including mood swings, fatigue, and cramps. Hormones are the responsible parties for these changes. After ovulation, estrogen levels drop while progesterone levels […]

Yep, period poop is a thing. Not only does your period cause cramps, skin breakouts, and bloating, but it also affects your digestive system. The results? You may experience a change in the frequency, consistency, and smell of your poop while you are menstruating. We’re about to answer the most common questions on period poop, […]

Starting your period can feel embarrassing, overwhelming, and even confusing. All of a sudden, your body is going through many changes that are completely out of your control. You can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and extremely self-conscious. It’s normal, and we all experience similar feelings at one point or another. But, rather than feeling embarrassed about […]

Periods are kind of a pain, even if you are one of the lucky ones who feel no pain at all! Bleeding from your vagina can be messy, uncomfortable, and requires extra effort from your side (tampons, pads, menstrual cups, you name it). But what if your period decides it doesn’t want to stop? A […]

Painful menstrual periods, aka dysmenorrhea, is the most common gynecologic disorder in women and folks with a womb during their reproductive years. While this may sound alarming, painful periods may happen in the absence of any underlying or serious condition. In fact, about 40 to 90% of women experience painful periods. Although there are plenty of […]

You’re likely more than familiar with menstrual cramps; that throbbing, uncomfortable pain in your lower belly. They strike before or during your period. The discomfort can range from slightly irritating to severe enough to disrupt your daily routine. Some common ways to cope with cramps are by taking pain relievers, applying heat to your tummy, […]

Are you moody and anxious? Are you feeling pain in your tummy and tenderness in your breasts? Then, chances are you are getting your period. When your period is around the corner, it’s common to experience certain physical and emotional symptoms. Known as PMS (premenstrual syndrome), such symptoms are experienced by around 75% of women […]

In simple terms, a period is the release of blood from a person’s uterus through their vagina. Most young girls and people with a womb have their first period between the ages 10 and 15. A period happens because of hormonal changes in the body. Periods are part of a complex process — the menstrual […]

Deciding what sanitary product to use is a personal but sometimes confusing decision to make. There are so many options out there! We have come a very long way from using an old piece of cloth or sheep’s wool (thankfully). You may consider factors such as comfort, cost, and environmental impact. There isn’t a ‘one shoe fits […]