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
5 Reasons To Switch to Period Panties
Anyone who gets a monthly period knows what it’s like to prepare for its arrival. Whether that means frantically running out to buy some tampons or nervously trying out a... Read More
Tampons Are Terrible for the Environment—Here’s How We Can Fix It
So, let’s start with the bad news: Tampons aren’t great for the planet. (In fact, they’re pretty downright awful). Between how they’re made, and how frequently they’re used, there’s no... Read More
9 Fascinating Period Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
You’ve been getting your period forever, so you probably think you’re up on everything there is to know about your monthly cycle. But if we gave you a period pop... Read More
