Will you get lighter periods in your 30s? June 28, 2018ALANNA One of the best things about being in your 30s is that the different parts of your life are finally starting to come together. Maybe you've found a job you...
Will the full moon affect your period? March 30, 2018ENGLISH Whether you're a stickler for science or an enthusiast of woo-woo wellness (or a bit of both), it's hard to ignore the unusual connection between the menstrual and lunar calendars....
Why your breasts hurt before your period February 25, 2018LOLA Research shows that most women (approximately 70 percent) are familiar with the dull, throbbing, discomfort of breast tenderness before their period, which doctors refer to as cyclical mastalgia. The pain...
How does sugar affect your period? November 14, 2017Diana Sure, we should all "get enough sleep," "drink more water," and "not subsist on cake frosting alone," but when PMS symptoms kick in, all I really want to do is...
Which period products are safe to use with an IUD? October 10, 2017Untitled Can You Use Tampons With an IUD? Considerations and Alternatives If you use an IUD for birth control, it’s normal to wonder whether tampons, menstrual cups, or other period care...
Can you still experience PMS on birth control? October 03, 2017Diana Days of cramps, bloating, mood swings, fatigue, and cravings "“ every single month. PMS symptoms are a pain, and it's little comfort that almost all of us get them (at...
Should I be worried if my daughter's first period is early? September 14, 2017DR. LISA STERN It's a fact that over the last few centuries the age of puberty onset has dropped significantly. But how early is too early? When you had your first period, were...
Is your weight affecting your period? January 31, 2017Heather When your period doesn't come "regularly" " every 21 to 35 days " it may become a personal annoyance, but it's also an indication that your body is stressed. You...
7 Surprising Period Facts You Didn't Know December 04, 2016ALANNA From a young age, periods are a fact of life for most women. Since the average woman menstruates 456 times in her lifetime, if your periods last five days, that's...
Heavy Period: Everything You Need to Know November 04, 2016Diana Consider this a TMI-free zone. We asked women's health and functional nutrition coach Nicole Jardim to give us the lowdown on everything we need to know about having a heavy...
Why do I have an upset stomach during my period? October 17, 2016ENGLISH Our periods can bring on a slew of not-so-great symptoms, like mental and emotional side effects, monthly jawline breakouts, and painful cramps. Many women also experience digestive issues like heartburn, ...
5 Natural Remedies for Period Pain June 01, 2016ANGELIKA A whopping two-thirds of menstruating women experience period pain. Though many women turn to medications to soothe menstrual cramps, lifestyle changes can help alleviate the discomfort in the first place....
