Let's be real, literally no one enjoys their period. On top of dealing with stomach cramps and mood swings, there's also the bleeding from the vagina part – which is never fun. So when you ...

How did you learn about periods for the first time? Was it in a 5th grade classroom, split by sex? An embarrassing conversation with parents? When menstrual health researcher Mandi Tembo learned about ...

It’s that time of the month and you’re in the mood. What to do? Period sex is still one of those sexual taboos that some of us might shy away from, citing logistics, cramps, and messiness. Some might ...

Many couples believe that having unprotected sex right after a period is “safe.” You’ll often hear people say things like, “I ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

When you're trying to get pregnant, even the slightest case of cramps and spotting early on might feel like a cause for panic. In reality, these are actually common signs of implantation, the process ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack. You can't ...

Curious how to talk to boys about their sisters' periods? Experts share tips. (Photo: Getty) If your daughter is between the ages of 8 and 12, you've probably talked to her about periods and what to ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

It's not an official medical diagnosis, but rather a form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). More than 90 percent of people who menstruate say they get symptoms like bloating, moodiness, and headaches a ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...