Periods

Periods Suck: I Tried a Neurostimulation Device to Make It More Bearable

Aug 26, 2025

Periods Suck: I Tried a Neurostimulation Device to Make It More Bearable

If you're anything like me, when that time of the month comes around, you can't fathom the thought of not having ibuprofen close by.

TikTok Agrees We Look Hotter During Certain Phases of Our Period — Why?

May 28, 2025

TikTok Agrees We Look Hotter During Certain Phases of Our Period — Why?

No, you're not imagining it — your skin looks more glowing and your face more symmetrical during the follicular phase of your menstrual cycle.

Why the Follicular Phase Is the Most Peaceful Part of Your Menstrual Cycle

Jan 17, 2025

Why the Follicular Phase Is the Most Peaceful Part of Your Menstrual Cycle

Some parts of the menstrual cycle are simply better than others.

How to (Properly) Clean a Menstrual Cup, According to Experts

Jan 13, 2025

How to (Properly) Clean a Menstrual Cup, According to Experts

There's plenty of reasons why people are switching to menstrual cups in 2025.

I Tried a Menstrual Cup After 10 Years of Being on the Pill — Here's What I Noticed

Jan 9, 2025

I Tried a Menstrual Cup After 10 Years of Being on the Pill — Here's What I Noticed

I've been living in the world without a period.

For People With Disabilities, Managing Periods Needs to Be Way More Accessible

Dec 3, 2024

For People With Disabilities, Managing Periods Needs to Be Way More Accessible

When Erin* left her home on the East Coast to attend a university on the West Coast, she matched with an older student mentor as part of a program to support students with disabilities.

What TikTok Gets Wrong About Cycle-Synced Workouts

Nov 28, 2024

What TikTok Gets Wrong About Cycle-Synced Workouts

Even if they're not fitness pros, TikTokers often swear to have the answer to more effective workouts.

This Is Why Your Legs Hurt During Your Period — and How You Can Treat It

Nov 26, 2024

This Is Why Your Legs Hurt During Your Period — and How You Can Treat It

Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period.

Why Period Poops Are So Different, According to MDs

Nov 13, 2024

Why Period Poops Are So Different, According to MDs

When it's that time of the month, your period makes itself known.

Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Cups, According to MDs

Nov 1, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Cups, According to MDs

When it comes to period protection, it's good to have options.

Yes, You Can Safely Delay Your Period — Here's How

Oct 28, 2024

Yes, You Can Safely Delay Your Period — Here's How

Periods rarely choose a convenient time to arrive — or maybe it's that there is no convenient time for a period, especially if yours comes with days of cramps, mood swings, nausea, and general discomfort.

Can Your Period Increase the Risk of a Sports Injury? Here's What a Doctor Says

Oct 17, 2024

Can Your Period Increase the Risk of a Sports Injury? Here's What a Doctor Says

With both professional and college women's sports gaining more attention, there's never been a better time to talk about how training can impact women differently.