Living with periods

While exercising during your period might be the very last thing you feel like doing, there are a stack of reasons why it’s a really good idea.

We've all woken up to discover blood on our sheets in the morning – it's less than ideal when you've got a gazillion things on your morning to-do list, but it's totally normal! That said, you can do a few different things to help minimize leakage during the night. We've put together some tips on how to sleep on your period and manage little leaks below.

No matter where in the world you live, being a girl is tough. Some countries have it better than others, sure, but girls all over still have to deal with inequalities, prejudices, threats, and lots of things that are downright unfair.

Menopause is a subject that’s weirdly shrouded in mystery – but just like menstruation, it’s a natural process. Let’s talk through what menopause is, when it occurs, and how you can deal with the symptoms. Knowing what menopause entails can help you battle it with confidence.

When we start using birth control methods, it’s totally normal to have many doubts about them.

Winter can be a difficult season. It can get extremely cold. Especially mornings, they can feel like you’re living in the North Pole.

We’ve all come across many "no-no’s" when it comes to our period: "You can't do this”; "You can't do that"; "No blah blah...” The reality is that nothing prevents us from continuing to do our favorite activities.

Discover a new way to discard your pad!

Let's take a moment to reflect on our period and compare it to a marathon: It is tiring, it has ups and downs, we are happy to run it, but it takes a toll on our energy 😣💨.

Globally, 49% of women and girls feel social discomfort when they’re on their period, and 26% of women and 44% of men feel uncomfortable purchasing menstrual hygiene products.

The amount of blood you lose during a period varies from woman to woman, like most aspects of your monthly cycle.

Is it normal to have discharges? Absolutely. Vaginal discharge is nothing to panic about. In fact, it’s a good thing.

Getting moody before and during a period isn’t just ‘life angst’. It’s more likely to be PMS – or premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMT (premenstrual tension). As well as sore breasts, aches, pains and bloating, women can get mood swings in the run-up to a period.

There can be nothing more frustrating than waiting for your period to come.

Don’t cancel that camping trip just because you have your period!

Tiredness during your period is a really common symptom of PMS. This happens because of all the hormone levels changing and sometimes the pain that comes from the PMS. We understand that it’s hard, but there are a few things you can do about it.

How much do you think you know about menstruation and your period?

Sometimes sleeping during your period can seem like a challenge, especially if you're stressed about having an accident.

Periods are a natural part of life, so why are they rarely given any screen time?

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner was an incredible Black American inventor who didn’t receive nearly enough credit for her innovations while she was alive. Her patents completely changed the way people all over the world go about their day-to-day lives – especially women.

Irritability, sadness, and anxiety can be a consequence of your hormone levels. Find out how progesterone and estrogen affect your menstrual cycle.

Whether for medical or cosmetic reasons, there are different vagina, vulva and pubis surgeries. Let’s learn more about them.