Menstrual Cycle

Practicing meditation can promote both mental and physical changes throughout the body.

Everyone experiences stress, and for many it’s not an enjoyable experience.

Discover how Clue users are gaining emotional insight by tracking their menstrual cycles. Learn how understanding the link between mood...

There’s likely no time during the cycle when changes in mood cause a major personality change.

Track your feelings with Clue to see how your mood changes across the cycle

Vaginal dryness is common but treatable, and can happen at any age.

Learn how BV affects vaginal health, its symptoms, causes, and what new research says about treatment.

Vaginal discharge changes throughout your menstrual cycle—from dry days to stretchy, egg-white fluid around ovulation. Understanding these patterns helps you...

Are vaginal fluids really all that different? In this article, we explain how to identify vaginal discharge, arousal fluid, and...

The color of your vaginal discharge will change throughout your menstrual cycle and depending on your reproductive life stage

What is "normal" vaginal discharge? Everything you need to know, from color, to consistency, to odor.

Your body may give you a few clues as to when your period is going to start.

According to a recent Clue survey, 43% said they did not feel prepared or informed before their first period.

Getting your first period is a sign that you’ve reached the beginning of your reproductive years

How to know when your period is going to start

How different types of hormonal birth control may affect your skin and hair.

You may have noticed changes to your skin—particularly the skin of your face—starting around puberty. Your skin responds to many...

Your skin and scalp change in response to hormonal variations occurring throughout your cycle. Some people report more bad hair...

The amount of changes that come with perimenopause and menopause can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to hair loss...

The effects of menopause are different for each woman and are primarily caused by drops in estrogen, when the menstrual...

Why do bad hair days happen? Why does sex feel amazing on some days and not as great on others?...

Understanding what is normal and what might indicate a hormonal disorder may also put you at ease no matter what...

Ever had a weird reaction to a new lotion, lipstick or shave gel? Yeah, you’re not alone.

It’s common to worry about whether you can swim on your period, Clue has all your questions answered.

The food you eat and your menstrual cycle have a complementary relationship.

Caffeine intake and PMS may be associated anecdotally and statistically, as fatigue and depression are common symptoms of PMS .

Does your poop change on your period?

Serena Williams has openly shared her struggles with debilitating menstrual migraines. Similarly, runner Dina Asher-Smith could not complete a race...

Everything you need to know about exercise and your menstrual cycle.

Yoga may help to ease your cramps in a few different ways.

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Period weight gain can feel frustrating, but it’s usually temporary. Learn what causes it and how to manage these changes.

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Fluctuations of hormones across the menstrual cycle can lead to different outcomes in training.

Will having a few drinks throw off my cycle?

Fibroids are abnormal growths of muscle tissue that form in or on the walls of the uterus.

Find out whether you’re experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding and what might be causing it.

You can expect around five tablespoons of blood during menstruation, but every person differs. What is normal for you may...

How, when, and why does spotting happen? Is it different than light bleeding before and after your period?

Late periods can be caused by a variety of factors, including pregnancy, stress, lifestyle changes, and underlying health conditions. If...

A typical period length for someone not using hormonal birth control is less than 8 days, but what’s “normal”...

Monthly blood loss through menstruation can cause anemia.

Less consumption; more activism.

What ovulation bleeding is, and how to know if you’re experiencing it.

The significance of period blood color is commonly misunderstood.

When a miscarriage occurs very early in pregnancy, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a miscarriage and...

Miscarriage is a common pregnancy outcome, but that doesn’t make it any easier to experience. This article will help you...

"Biologically we couldn't have called him a baby, but damn science, I lost my baby at 11 weeks. "

Understanding why and how frequently miscarriage occurs can help people process the experience.  

Penis size shouldn’t make or break a sexual experience.

When a pelvic floor is strong, organs are well supported and firmly in place.

The ultimate guide.

The vagina changes: during sex, throughout the menstrual cycle, and with age and different life stages. There’s no such thing...

People’s bodies need to be properly understood, represented and respected.

Breast traits go beyond just big and small boobs, and everyone’s are different.

Lumps, pain, and nipple discharge. What's normal and what you should get checked out.

Reasons to shave, or not to shave, your pubic hair

The way your cervix feels to the touch will change throughout your menstrual cycle.

There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There are a lot of reusable pads on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There are a lot of menstrual cups on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There are a lot of disposable menstrual pads on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There are a lot of menstrual cups on the market. Which one is right for you? We reviewed them.

There are a lot of menstrual cups on the market. Which one is right for you? We reviewed them.

There is a lot of period underwear on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

There is a lot of reusable menstrual pads on the market. Which brand is right for you? We reviewed them.

Using a menstrual cup is an easy, safe, environmentally-friendly, and economical way to collect menstrual blood

How did we end up with the tampons and pads we all know?

Tampons have been the subject of moral panic, health scares, taxes, and ridiculous advertising. Can you lose your virginity by...

Many articles and social posts about this research are more focused on clickbait than helpful insight.

How do you manage your menstruation at night-time? Our readers share their tips.

The menstrual cycle is more than just your period—it’s the rhythmic changes of the your reproductive system.

Why do we get periods, anyway?

You don't have to take the placebo pills. Research suggests that it’s safe to skip them to extend your cycle.

Menstrual blood clots are normal on the heaviest days of your period

Periods do not sync with the moon: Here’s the science

Understanding fertility in perimenopause and how birth control can help you manage symptoms

Most people notice that periods start to feel a bit different during perimenopause.

Symptoms of perimenopause, like hot flashes and night sweats, appear to have a genetic link

Managing perimenopause depends on the experiences you have

Conversations around the menopause are often avoided, with many fearing that openly discussing the basic functions of the reproductive system...

Learn how (peri)menopause can impact your professional life, discover strategies for managing symptoms at work, and explore how employers can...

Many women found that their libidos improved after menopause

How to know when perimenopause happening

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy still controversial? Clue’s Science Team weighs in.

Discover the link between iron deficiency and perimenopause and how to spot the signs early.

It is particularly helpful to track your symptoms, as it gives you a record of what’s happening and when.

Not all perimenopausal experiences are negative.

A new mode designed to help you navigate the transition to menopause.

The changes were both gradual and seemingly sudden: What was happening to me?

A Clue survey found 70% of women and people with cycles don’t know what perimenopause is. Let’s change that.

I’d heard that experiences of menopause vary, but there’s one thing I wasn’t prepared for: my skyrocketing sex drive.