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Out of all the to-dos on my self-care list, menstrual cups loomed with the most intrigue. What’s more empowering than harboring a blood-filled chalice in

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I admit to sometimes blaming things on my period that very well may have nothing to do with my period. You know — Ugh, I feel bloated. Must be PMS. But l

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It’s Totally Normal To Get Hot Flashes Before Your Period

If you’re under “a certain age” and have ever gotten a hot flash, you know two things. First, you’ve discovered that when they hit,

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Here’s How Wellness Bloggers Are Rebranding Periods

At first scroll, Los Angeles-based blogger Lee Tilghman’s feed, aka @leefromamerica, has all the makings of a millennial wellness influencer. YouR

Why Are There So Many Silly Names For Your Period?

In 2016, the International Women’s Health Coalition released a report finding that women around the world use more than 5,000 euphemisms for their pe

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No, Your Period Doesn’t Make You Less Competent

A favorite tactic of sexists looking to discredit people with vaginas is to tell them that whatever they’re thinking or feeling is merely a result of

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