MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Periods Cause Girls to Miss School More Than Cold and Flu Does, Says UK Study

According to a new study, nearly half of the 1,000 teenage girls questioned during the survey in the United Kingdom said that period poverty stopped them from doing good in academics.

Guy Thinks Women Don't Get Periods at Night Because The Body Shuts Down, Woman's Tweet Goes Viral

The friend said that women can't experience period bleeding in the night because the human body shuts down.

#BleedWithDignity: Guwahati Girl Wants Assam Government to Install Sanitary Pad-Vending Machine in Schools; 40,000 People Sign Petition in Support

A young girl from Guwahati is fomenting the much-needed change in Assam with her #BleedWithDignity campaign.

‘Women Only Need 7 Tampons a Month’ Claims Man on Twitter, Gets Brutally Slammed With Factual Math

A Twitter user shared a screengrab of what appears to be a Facebook comment by a man who detailed the average millimetres of blood a woman expends per period.

Sex Tip of the Week: Opting for Period Sex? Advantages and Tips for Having Intercourse While on Menstruation

Have sex in the shower to get rid of the mess that may be created on the bed.

Stop Putting Parsley Into Vagina to Get Periods! Doctors Warn Women Against This Harmful Practice

According to the article, parsley is an emmenagogue, a substance which increases menstrual flow that can 'soften the cervix and level out hormonal imbalances'.

Indian Railways Delivers Sanitary Napkin to Female Passenger On Train After Man's Tweet

While most men deter from even uttering anything close to the menstrual cycle, Vishal Khanapure didn't hinder from taking to social media about his friend's requirement for menstrual aid.

Cyclone Gaja Deaths: 12-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Forced to Stay Outside During Menstruation

Branded as impure, she was made to sleep outside the house, despite clear warnings from the Meteorological department to stay safe from Cyclone Gaja.

Tampon Allegedly Kills Canadian Teen: Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms You Should Know About

Did you know even men can suffer from TSS?

How to Stop Period Cramps? 5 Mistakes That Are Making Them Worse During Your Menstruation

No matter how common they may be and more than half of them experience it, there are certain habits like foods and activities can aggravate the pain.

4th International Day of Yoga: 8 Yogasanas for Relieving Period Cramps

Menstrual cycles make many women suffer from severe pain. The period cramps come with sharp, throbbing, burning sensations in the lower abdomen. However, there are some yoga postures that work amazingly for relieving the nauseating cramps.

Want to Know your Exact Period Date & Shedule? Fitbit will Now Track Women’s Menstrual Cycle

Fitbit app adds female health tracking and is compatible with the company’s first two smartwatches, the Versa and Ionic, making it possible to predict a period and keep track of fertility windows.

Menopause in Stages: Learn About the Most Important Transformation in Woman's Life

Menopause calls for a drastic change in woman's life as she grows from an adolescent to a teenager and then to a woman.

Menstrual Cup More Dangerous Than Tampon: Here’s How You Can Prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome While Using the Cup

Should you throw your menstrual cup out of the window? Not yet, say scientists.

Period Woes! Signs That You Have Abnormal Menses & Symptoms to Not Ignore During your Cycle

Discussing about feminine health is the first step to understand your body better and making sure that you are completely healthy.

Irregular Periods or Missed Cycle? Here are the Most Common Causes of Missed Menses

There are more possible reasons that can cause irregularities in periods, identify those factors, track your period calendar and do not miss to get in touch with your healthcare provider.

New Menstrual Cup Helps Women Have Sex During Periods, Minus the Mess

The menstrual cup rests against the cervix without extending into the vaginal canal, making sex during periods easier!

Is Colour of Your Period Blood Brown or Black? What does the Colour Tell About Your Health

The colour of your period plays an important role to understand your health.