5 Easy At-Home Remedies for Period Cramps
Real talk: Cramps suck. Not to be dramatic or anything, but that contracting feeling in our lower abdominal area can be so painful that it makes us just want to... Read More
Spotlight: Ashley Mizell from Blind Mom of Boys
"I lost my vision 2 years ago due to an autoimmune disease sarcoidosis I had no idea. I was a photographer, I have three little boys and a husband and... Read More
Spotlight: Rainey Horwitz M.S. from SexplainedMed Joyja Review
"I am a second year MD student and run a sex positive health insta page and YouTube! Before med school, I was a history and philosophy of sex and science... Read More
Here’s Why You’re Spotting With an IUD
About two weeks ago, my cramps were so painful that I thought my IUD might be trying to come out. I used the restroom, thought it was over, and the... Read More
7 Unexpected PMS Symptoms That Might Surprise You
The human body is a mystery—and the female body is particularly enigmatic, if I do say so myself. I always joke that women’s bodies can tell the weather (and while... Read More
How Trans People Deal With Period Dysphoria
For transgender people, your period isn’t just that time of the month; it’s the worst time of the month. It’s always important to accept ourselves, but it’s difficult when our... Read More
This Is How People in the Military Deal With Periods
As of this writing, there are more women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) serving in the United States military than ever before. Yet, in 2019, the Defense Department... Read More
10 Reasons Your Period Is Out of Whack
Unlike your internet bill (which arrives like clockwork every month) your period isn’t on a neat 30-day schedule. “A ‘regular’ period is one that comes every 21 to 35 days,”... Read More
How Your Period Might Be Affecting Your Skin (and What to Do About It)
You can probably relate to this scenario: Just when you think you’ve gotten your complexion under control, you wake up with a hasty breakout. And of course, this skin inconvenience... Read More
Your Period Workout Survival Guide
When your monthly flow comes to town, the last thing you probably want to do is hit the gym. After all, you’re likely fatigued with a side of cramps, so... Read More
