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A Jan. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) made an unusual claim about the menstrual cycle. “That’s crazy we really grew up thinking having a period is normal & ITS NOT,” reads the post. It ...

At 40 years old, I had always thought that my heavy, seven-day periods were something that every woman went through. As a teenager, my mother assured me that the discomfort and inconveniences were ...

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A period that shows up two weeks ahead of schedule can feel like a red flag, but timing alone does not always signal trouble. Cycles shift for all kinds of reasons—some meaningful, some just part of ...

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

Extreme bloating, brain fog, heavy periods and night sweats—Rachel Danchek experienced these symptoms for years, and she always assumed they were "normal" for women during their periods. They left her ...

Is sex during periods safe? Experts explain the medical facts, potential benefits like pain relief and mood boost, possible risks, and essential precautions to follow.

Periods are different for all women. While some may experience mild pain and discomfort during their periods, others experience extreme pain and a myriad of symptoms. Sharing an instance of the same, ...

Welcome! You’re probably here because you got your period…and then you got it yet again soon after. Having your period once a month is bad enough, but twice? That's something *none* of us are here for ...

Extreme bloating, brain fog, heavy periods and night sweats—Rachel Danchek experienced these symptoms for years, and she ...