Living with periods

While exercising during your period might be the very last thing you feel like doing, there are a stack of reasons why it’s a really good idea.

We've all woken up to discover blood on our sheets in the morning – it's less than ideal when you've got a gazillion things on your morning to-do list, but it's totally normal! That said, you can do a few different things to help minimize leakage during the night. We've put together some tips on how to sleep on your period and manage little leaks below.

No matter where in the world you live, being a girl is tough. Some countries have it better than others, sure, but girls all over still have to deal with inequalities, prejudices, threats, and lots of things that are downright unfair.

Menopause is a subject that’s weirdly shrouded in mystery – but just like menstruation, it’s a natural process. Let’s talk through what menopause is, when it occurs, and how you can deal with the symptoms. Knowing what menopause entails can help you battle it with confidence.

When we start using birth control methods, it’s totally normal to have many doubts about them.

Winter can be a difficult season. It can get extremely cold. Especially mornings, they can feel like you’re living in the North Pole.

We’ve all come across many "no-no’s" when it comes to our period: "You can't do this”; "You can't do that"; "No blah blah...” The reality is that nothing prevents us from continuing to do our favorite activities.

Discover a new way to discard your pad!

Let's take a moment to reflect on our period and compare it to a marathon: It is tiring, it has ups and downs, we are happy to run it, but it takes a toll on our energy 😣💨.

Globally, 49% of women and girls feel social discomfort when they’re on their period, and 26% of women and 44% of men feel uncomfortable purchasing menstrual hygiene products.

The amount of blood you lose during a period varies from woman to woman, like most aspects of your monthly cycle.

Period pain is an annoying part of experiencing the menstrual cycle. While some people really suffer from cramps, others may not get any symptoms at all! For you, it may even vary cycle to cycle.

This is a very personal decision, that should be based on your needs and the activities you perform throughout your daily life and your needs.

Exercising has many health benefits, especially during your period. It helps you relax, improves your mood, gives you more energy, and reduces cramps.

Whether this is your first period or one-hundred-and-first, getting your period can feel like a major “oh no!!” moment. Seriously… anyone else out there in their twenties still feeling like you’re stumbling around, hoping for the best every month?

As we grow up, it's totally normal to start worrying about our V-Zone, specially with everything we don’t know or aren’t sure about.

It can be a little scary when you notice traces of blood between periods, especially if your cycle is pretty regular. But there’s no need to panic. ‘Spotting’ can occur for a number of reasons, and most of them are harmless. But you should still get yourself checked out by your doctor. Just to be on the safe side.

We all agree that cramps are our least favorite part of having our period. And, to be honest, sometimes we don’t really understand the reason for the intense pain, because there are so many myths that try to “explain” why some months are more painful than others that we don’t know what to believe anymore.

Month after month, women suffer with symptoms that can make us feel bad. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back.