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A woman’s body undergoes a series of hormonal changes throughout her menstrual cycle, and even post that. You may have thought of ‘life after periods’ to be a bed of roses, but that’s not true, ladies! Once a woman enters the menopausal stage, there are dramatic shifts...

We all like to let our hair down every now and then, and what’s better than gulping down some of those exotic cocktails! Though studies do not show the direct impact of alcohol on menstruation, those boozy drinks could throw a few of the bodily functions off track in general...

Often before your cycle approaches, you start experiencing a number of symptoms starting from cramps to mood swings and tender breasts. But among all the PMS problems...

It’s not easy to use a menstrual cup and one may take time to adjust to its use. Of course, they are environmentally very effective, but using a menstrual cup involves a learning curve...

Maintaining a regular hygiene routine is essential for a healthy mind and body, but it is equally important to pay attention to intimate hygiene. Since the vagina is delicate and more susceptible to infection, different practices must be followed to avoid upsetting the pH...

There are various reasons why you would want to induce your period so it comes faster or on time. Maybe there is a vacation you’re looking forward to or...

Menstruation is an uncomfortable experience filled with messy predicaments in the form of menstrual cramps and the unpleasant smell of blood. In our society, women have often been barred from talking about the challenges they face during their periods...

If you were to describe the perfect period comfort basket, it would be incomplete without a big bar of chocolate. Won’t you agree? Just the thought of being snuggled in a blanket and biting into a piece of rich, dark chocolate is making us crave one...

Plastics have simply invaded our lives, and while they are convenient for packaging and transportation, they are extremely toxic and harmful for the environment. Many of our personal hygiene products also have plastic in them, such as sanitary pads...

Once a month, women bleed in a natural biological dance that signifies - “hey, no baby for you this time!” Simple? Well. yes. But over the decades, people have been incredibly innovative in interpreting what it could mean instead. 

This article is about a diet plan. But not of the kind that makes aunties smirk and say ‘Oooooh! She’s dietiiiiing!’ This plan helps you lose anxiety. The key to maintaining a regular period is Hormonal Balancing.

Among the many period symptoms you’ve probably gotten used to by now, one of them may be this insane, soul-crushing urge to just get hot...

Feeling horny on your period is common and, no matter what you’ve been taught, your period blood is nothing to be grossed out about...

For more than 75 years, a Pap test or a Pap smear has been used as a screening test to detect cervical cancer. It checks the cells in the area to determine...

Female athletes have grown in number over the last decade and it’s truly a matter of pride for us womenfolk! While this is a sign of empowerment, there are certain things that still remain unchanged. A subject like periods is rarely discussed and continues to stay...

As the name suggests, Seed Cycling is all about consuming a variety of seeds at different times of the month to balance certain hormones in your body. A naturopathic remedy, Seed Cycling helps in regulating estrogen in the first half of your menstrual cycle, and...

A menstrual cup is a reusable period product that is made of silicone or rubber. It is an economical period choice, but with all the pros that come with it...

Gender doesn’t have to be black or white. The idea that gender has to be binary i.e. either male or female is a social construct, just like the idea that periods are experienced merely by women and are a symbol of ‘womanhood’ is.

Periods can bring about a host of symptoms that can be hard to manage. While most people are aware of popular remedies for period symptoms like diets..

Every woman has a unique relationship with their “time of the month.” As a person who bleeds every month, one of the things you're likely to dread about...

It's not easy being a menstruator. Not only do menstruators have to deal with cramps, mood swings and of course, their period, but they also have to worry about the reactions...