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Period De-Coding: All About Period Blood Consistency
Periods change throughout our lives and even from month to month. Sometimes they’re heavier, sometimes they disappear altogether, sometimes they turn up at the most inconvenient time, or in a weird shade you’ve never seen before. Their consistency can change, too.
When to (Maybe) Worry About the Color of Your Period Blood
When we’re taught about periods, we’re usually told they’re blood red, end of story. That’s what we expect and on the rare occasions periods are portrayed in pop culture, it’s what we’re shown. But real life is messier than that: we bleed all shades of red, and often some other colors too, depending on where we are in our cycles.
Real Talk: That Time I Got My Period Blood on My Client's Car Seat
My period blood had gone through the tampon, through the panty liner, through my underwear and pants, creating a perfect print in the shape of the panty liner on the passenger seat.
What's the Deal with Period Blood Smells & Other Vaginal Odors?
You know your body, when something’s wrong it’s likely you can sense it long before a v...
Understanding Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.
How to Remove Period Blood Stains (and Save Your Clothing's Life)
Nothing seems to spell disaster quicker than having your favorite garment of clothing ruined by period blood. Tough to remove, blood stains take some creativity and quick action to avoid having to throw away the item in question.
Period De-Coding: What Do Different Menstrual Blood Colors Mean?
It's likely you'll be exposed to an array of colors and consistencies throughout your menstruating years, so we thought it would be helpful to de-code your period colors and tell you what the different menstrual blood colors mean.
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