The color of menstrual blood can vary during your cycle, ranging from bright red to pink, brown, and other shades. Your period can tell you a bunch about your reproductive and overall health. So, what are the period blood colors that you might encounter? Let’s find out! What can affect period color For most women, […]
The simple answer is yes, it’s totally safe to swim while on your period. In fact, you can still enjoy any other activity during your period just as during the rest of your cycle. But if you’d rather lie on the couch during your period, that’s totally fine, too! Here’s what you need to know […]
The short answer: No. Despite all the claims you read on social media or hear from gossips, it’s not possible to get your period while you are pregnant. If the bleeding is long and heavy enough to fill a tampon or sanitary pad, or it really resembles your period, then it’s a sign you’re probably […]
There are still a lot of myths and misconceptions on how pregnancy happens, and we’ll discuss some of them in this article. Read on if you’d like to strengthen your knowledge on how babies come about. How does pregnancy happen? The menstrual cycle plays an important role in becoming pregnant. Every month, around two weeks […]
Most women skip sexual activity during their period, but there’s no reason for you to skip out on sexytime on your red days, unless of course, you’re uncomfortable with it or not in the mood. […]
Puberty is a huge turning point in the lives of young women—it is a time of great changes and growth. These changes don’t immediately happen all at once, and can take several months to several years. Puberty is the phase when a person starts to shift from child to adult, and for the girls at […]
The menstrual cycle is the monthly hormonal cycle a female’s body goes through in preparation for a possible pregnancy. Having regular menstrual cycles means that essential parts of your body are working fine. The menstrual cycle supplies important body chemicals (known as hormones) to keep you healthy, and prepares your body for pregnancy each month. There […]
Everyone has what are called “male” and “female” sex hormones. They are natural substances produced by the body. Sex hormones play an important role in sexual development, reproduction, and general health, by relaying messages between cells and organs to carry out different bodily functions. Read on to understand the female sex hormones and what they […]
Period blood may not be the best view to have. More so if they come with blood clots! You’ve most likely experienced menstrual clots at some point of your life — and maybe you’ve also wondered whether something’s wrong with you. Menstrual clots are normal and rarely a cause for concern. Why do clots happen? […]
Women experience periods differently. Some may only bleed for three days, while others last for an entire week. But almost all experience discomfort and cramps during their periods. Mild symptoms are often normal, especially if your periods are consistent. Nonetheless, you should always keep an eye out for any unusual symptoms or changes to your […]
