Menstrual Cycle

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Is period poop a thing? Cara, a digestion-tracking app, helped us answer questions about food, digestion and the menstrual cycle.

Different birth control methods may affect the heaviness of your period

The significance of period blood color is commonly misunderstood.

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

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

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

There are a variety of conditions that can cause HMB.

Monthly blood loss through menstruation can cause anemia.

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

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

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

"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.  

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

And where is it? A guide.

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

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

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

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

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

The balance of bacteria in your vagina is important.

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

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...

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

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 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 disposable menstrual 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 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.

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

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

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

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

Why do we get periods, anyway?

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

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

Your uterus won’t get “backed up”.

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...