Menstrual Cycle

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

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

The quality, consistency, and volume of cervical fluid types changes along with the menstrual cycle.

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

The balance of bacteria in your vagina is important.

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

Your body may give you a few clues.

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Well-planned vegetarianism and veganism can be healthy diets at any stage of life, including pregnancy. Here are a few ways...

Will having a few drinks throw off my cycle?

Is period poop a thing? Learn all about food, digestion and the menstrual cycle.

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

What the research says about the effects of eating soy on cardiovascular health, breast cancer, sperm quality, testosterone, and more....

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

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

The significance of period blood color is commonly misunderstood.

Your body is not a clock, and variation in your menstrual cycle is normal.

There are a variety of conditions that can cause HMB.

Different birth control methods may affect the heaviness of your period

A typical period length for someone who’s not using hormonal birth control or an IUD is 8 days or less

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

Monthly blood loss through menstruation can cause anemia.

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

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

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

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

"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.  

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

The ultimate guide.

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

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

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

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

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 are a lot of reusable pads 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 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 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...

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

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

Your “period” on the pill is actually called withdrawal bleeding.

Your uterus won’t get “backed up”.

Why do we get periods, anyway?

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

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

How to know when it’s happening.

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

It was once thought to have a high association with developing some forms of cancer. But the latest research has...