Breast pain can be experienced in many different ways, and it may be related to your menstrual cycle (cyclic) or unrelated (noncyclical). You may have a vague feeling of tenderness or a dull ache or instead suffer from constant throbbing pain or sharp stabbing pain. Episodes of breast pain may come on a regular schedule, may happen…
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The conversation about menstruation is coming out of the Dark Ages. However, some common myths about menstruation continue to circulate. Your mother and grandmother probably heard the same ones. Find out the truth about your period. Where Do Period Myths Come From? Before science and medicine, religion was the authority in explaining natural occurrences. How…
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Your period is due to come right around your wedding day. Talk about ruining the honeymoon! Is there any way to avoid this from happening? Such a great question! Who wants to worry about ruining their wedding gown because of a menstrual mishap? It is hard enough to just go to the bathroom in most…
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Even when we can lounge around the house in our PJs, period week isn’t the best part of the month, so getting your period while traveling is even less appealing. Whether visiting home, traveling for work, or taking a much-needed vacation there are a few things you can do to ensure that your trip goes…
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Let’s face it: periods are not our favorite part of being a girl. And it’s even worse when you’re running from class to class, trying to squeeze in a tampon change, worrying about leaks. And then you realize you’ve only got a crumpled up pantyliner to tide you over. Why are periods such an inconvenience?…
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Perhaps you’re a young woman who has just started her period (welcome to womanhood!). Maybe you’re a period pro who has her routine down to a science. You may be thinking about trying out tampons, or considering not using them anymore. Regardless of who you are, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about menstrual cups…
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From BuzzFeed to Bustle, everyone seems to be talking about menstrual cups, and with good reason: they’re the next generation period protection that is changing the way women see their periods. A menstrual cup is a flexible, medical-grade silicone cup that’s inserted into your vagina during your period and collects menstrual fluid instead of absorbing…
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Can you use a menstrual cup if you have an intrauterine device (IUD)? The short answer: yes! While you should always discuss your specific situation with your physician, in most cases you just have to be a little more aware of your body and the devices you’re using. Here’s the essential guide to making sure…
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Menstrual cups are a fantastic alternative to pads and tampons. But one question women always have is: how do I clean it? Like most other aspects of using a cup, it’s really very simple to keep your cup clean. There are two times when you need to clean your cup: between uses and between periods.…
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You’ve seen it happen: the collective silence and blushing when a few tampons accidentally fall out of a purse in front of a bunch of male friends. The taboo around menstruation causes embarrassment for a lot of women, but the reality is that your period is actually a pretty cool feat of human biology. Here…
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Remember waiting for your first period? Feeling excited, confused, and maybe even a little anxious? Hopefully, someone helped you feel secure in your changing body. Now, you have a daughter who’s about to become a woman – and it’s time to do the same for her! Providing her with information and helping her feel comfortable…
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Ever seen Jaws? If the answer is yes, then swimming on your period might seem a little like asking for trouble. However, the rumors aren’t true, and sharks have absolutely zero interest in your discarded uterine lining. So, aspiring swimmers ahoy! Grab a bathing suit and let’s sort out swimming on your period. So, how do…
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