What Is Period Flu? It’s a Real Thing and Here’s What You Should Know
Here's how to tell if your nausea, bloating, or fatigue could be the period flu or something more serious, and how to manage it.
Period Symptoms Are the Worst This Month, Say Expert Doctors—Here’s Why
A board-certified wellness expert talks with doctors to unpack five rarely discussed reasons this really is the perfect month to...
New Research: Here’s How the Brain Changes Before, During and After Your Period
New research is bringing to light how the brain physically changes while women are on their periods, uncovering insights...
Nearly 50% of Low-Income Women May Be Skipping Meals To Pay for This Basic Need
If your period crept up and you had no supplies, one young woman-led organization is working to change that.
What Is Cycle Syncing?
This trendy lifestyle change promises to help you manage the symptoms of PMS—but is it legit?
Here’s What to Eat for Period Cravings, Say Women’s Nutrition Specialists
Leading women's health experts share what your period cravings are trying to tell you, and how you should (or...
4 Rules for Exercise at Every Phase of Your Monthly Cycle, According to a Personal Trainer
Working out during your period—skip it, or grind through? Some fitness professionals are rethinking the best approach to working out...
7 Sustainable Period Products Totally Worth Trying, from Women’s Health Specialists
Today it's easy to make your cycle (and wallet) greener with period products that promote the health of our
The Best Menstrual Cups for More Affordable, Sustainable (and Cleaner!) Periods
The best menstrual cup is the one that's right for you—but a little know-how could help you shop. Here are...
What to Know About Menstrual Cups, Including How to Use One
How do menstrual cups work? Here's what you need to know about using period or menstrual cups instead of
11 Sneaky Reasons Behind a Missed Period (Besides Pregnancy)
An MIA Aunt Flo may feel like a blessing in disguise, but it's important to figure out why exactly your...
Finally, Scientists May Have Found the Cure For PCOS
An exciting new study may finally have an answer for polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that can cause weight gain,...
The 9 Best Exercises to Ease Period Pain
Period problems got you down? Don't let Mother Nature get in the way. These exercises and yoga poses will help...
Should You Visit Your Gynecologist During Your Period?
You may be worried that getting a gyno exam during your period could compromise your test results—or that it's just...
13 Ways to Deal With Menstrual Insomnia
Do you get insomnia before your period? You're not alone. Here's how hormones affect the quality of your sleep, and...
Period Pain Relief: 8 Unexpected Ways to Alleviate Cramps
Before your period arrives, learn about the eight unexpected ways to cope with menstrual cramps, from exercise to cutting back...
Eat These 6 Foods During Your Period to Feel So Much Better
Research suggests that these foods, along with staying hydrated, may help reduce menstrual symptoms such as bloating, water retention, poor...
8 Silent Signs You Have Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign growths that may or may not require removal. Here are the fibroid symptoms, like heavy periods,...
15 Surprising Things That Happen During Your Period—Besides Your Period
We all know the bloating-cramping-chocolate-craving basics of being on your period. But there's a range of other bodily changes menstruation...
12 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About PCOS
You may have heard about this hormonal disorder because it's one of the most common reasons to pursue fertility treatments....
8 PCOS Symptoms Every Woman Should Know
The hormone imbalance that underlies polycystic ovary syndrome often makes women miserable. Here are PCOS symptoms to know.
7 Things the Timing of Your First Period Can Reveal About Your Health
Experts say when you got your first period can offer a lot of valuable insight into your health, including...
8 Period Problems You Should Never Ignore
Pay attention to these menstrual cycle symptoms.
22 Myths Gynecologists Want You to Ignore
Gynecologists reveal health myths about fertility, pregnancy, breast cancer, and other women's issues they hear all the...
9 Things Your Period Secretly Wants to Tell You
Your monthly visitor fills you in on why it’s sometimes clumpy, gives you diarrhea, and when it plans to go...
This Is Why You Crave Sugary, Fatty Foods Before Your Period
If sweets and fatty foods are calling your name around that time of the month, you're not alone. Doctors explain...
12 Period Products Guaranteed to Make That Time of the Month So Much Easier
Ever consider how many times you'll get your period—with all the cramps, discomfort, and moodiness it brings—across your lifetime? If...
8 Essential Oils That May Help Menstrual Cramps
It turns out the suggested essential oils for cramps are some of the ones you may already have in your...
The Sneaky Ways Your Menstrual Cycle Is Affecting Your Workouts
Learn how to maximize your fitness all month long as two ob-gyns explains how your menstrual cycle affects your...
I Tried Period Underwear for a Week, and Here’s What Happened
Can high-tech undies make your pads and tampons ancient history?
Why You Should Still See Your GYN Every Year, Even If You Don’t Always Need a Pap
Some women don't need a pap test every year, thanks to new official recommendations. But do those recommendations apply to...
