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9 Foods & Drinks You Should Probably Avoid on Your Period
For many of us, premenstrual cravings are just a part of life: our estrogen levels dip ...

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.

Everything You Need to Know About The Campaign for a Period Emoji
UPDATE: It’s happening! The period emoji is coming soon to a keyboard near you. Look ou...

Getting Your First Period: A Guide to all the Looks and Feels
Periods. You’ve heard the whispers and the rumors from friends, seen depictions in movies and tv, and maybe even had "the talk" with your mom or dad. But until your first period arrives, you probably still have a lot of questions and may be feeling a little anxious.

Real Talk: Remember Not Only Cis Women Have Periods
In general, when people talk about periods, they tend to refer to them in terms of cisg...

7 Reasons You Might Miss a Period (Other Than Being Pregnant)
For the sexually active and not-so-safe among us, having a late period is a nerve-wracking experience and missing a period can be totally terrifying. The truth is, there are numerous non-pregnancy related reasons why you might miss a period entirely, some more concerning than others.

What's the Deal with Spotting Between Periods?
Like so many things happening down there, spotting between periods is not uncommon.
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The Male Period: Because It's a Real Thing
There is such a thing as a male period, it's called Irritable Male Syndrome. Also consider that transsexual men at different stages of transition actually do have a period.
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