Sleep can, at times, be quite elusive. And if you’re a someone who has a monthly cycle (aka a period), you may notice that it’s consistently harder to get quality sleep at certain points over the ...

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Every month, you get your period. And every month, like clockwork, your digestive system slows down to what feels like a full stop. If you frequently experience constipation just before or during your ...

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Period cramps can be debilitating, but you don’t have to suffer in the discomfort of recurrent painful periods. No matter the severity of your cramps, there’s a range of over the counter and ...

It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially if you're going on vacation or have a big event coming up. You may even ...

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For many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons. Alongside these traditional options, there's now a wider range of ...