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Orgasms and Other *Interesting* Cramp Remedies
Cramps seem like an inescapable fate for many people who have periods every month. Over...

Understanding Dysmenorrhoea (Menstrual Cramps)
We all have those ladies in our lives who just "don't really get cramps" and we applaud them and their happy pelves. That said, for many of us having menstrual cramps, is a normal, albeit unpleasant, part of the period experience.

An Open Apology Letter to My Prior Period Underwear
Dearest Menstruation Unmentionables,
I just wanted to take a moment to have a chat. You...

5 Yoga Poses to Help Cool Your Cramps
Control of breath will also help bring balance to any imbalances -- soothing your mood, and cooling down the cramps! Here are some yoga moves to help you through this unpleasant time.

Changes to Your Period After Pregnancy That No One Tells You About
While you may have enjoyed living period-free for 9 months, the ups and downs of postpartum hormones can wreak havoc on your cycles.

What's the Deal with Period Poops?
It's your time of the month and not only are you fighting the beast within, deathly cramps and other super fun symptoms, but you find yourself running to the bathroom for #2, quite a bit more than normal.

9 Period Truths That You Need to Accept Before Calling Me a Bitch
Since the beginning of time, or at least since the beginning of Eve’s first menstrual cycle, men and even plenty of women have been quick to throw shade at the unfortunate hormonal attitude that often accompanies a woman’s period.

MG Asks: Is Drinking Alcohol on Your Period a Bad Idea?
As with many external factors like stress and smoking cigarettes, drinking booze can have an impact on your menstrual cycle. This is because alcohol can temporarily increase your levels of estrogen and testosterone.

NY Women May Soon be Eligible for Medical Marijuana for Cramps
The New York Assembly’s Health Committee passed an initiative recently that would add dysmenorrhea to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in the state

Real Talk: When I didn't Know What Period Cramps Were
I remember the first pang of period cramps because it was the night I had my first make out session. With so much emotion brimming within me, I assumed the stomach retching was nerves, something I knew well.

Menstrual Delights: Simple Meditations to do Anywhere, Anytime
Lately, there has been a lot more mainstream focus on the mind-body connection and more people are realizing the benefits of meditation. Meanwhile, we live busy lives and, for some, the idea of meditation can seem time-consuming, a little intimidating or just too spiritual.

Menstrual Delights: Acupuncture
You're on your period and you hurt. No amount of over-the-counter pain killer is helping. You hit the maximum recommended dosage at 10 am.

MG Asks: Do You/Would You Smoke Weed to Help With Your PMS?
To get some real answers, we asked some of our lady friends what they thought about smoking weed to help with PMS.
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