Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)
One groundbreaking study finds absorbency levels may be misleading. Here’s what you need to know.
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Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period Products
Learn the reasons why some people skip the products and just go with the flow
True or False: Endometriosis
Take our quiz to see how much you know about endometriosis stages and other facts about this common health condition
Wondering What a Menstrual Cup Is and How You Use One?
You’re not the only one wondering about menstrual cups. Here’s what you need to know about this eco-friendly option.
7 PMS Tips from the Pros
Expert advice on the best ways to deal with premenstrual syndrome symptoms
Here’s Why “Going with the Flow” Could Be the Answer to Your Fitness Goals
Check out these menstrual fitness apps and programs that can help you unlock the power of your period
The Female Reproductive System
From your first menstrual cycle to menopause, here’s a brief look at the female reproductive cycle
My Uterine Fibroids Make Partner Intimacy and Honoring My Religion Challenging, But I’ve Found Ways to Cope
Though long, heavy and painful periods affect my daily life and prayer rituals, I still find the beauty of God’s mercy in the everyday
Comic: Annie Has Anemia
Annie wants to know why she suddenly wants to eat some unusual things. Is anemia from fibroids the culprit? Let’s find out.
Historieta: Annie tiene anemia
Annie quiere saber por qué repentinamente desea comer cosas inusuales. ¿Ocurre esto por fibromas que están causando anemia? Averigüémoslo.
How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person
Uterine fibroids are common and they can affect your quality of life
En qué forma afectan los fibromas todos los aspectos de una persona
Los fibromas uterinos ocurren frecuentemente y pueden afectar tu calidad de vida
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
At-Home Testing for Women by Women
From hormones to UTIs, the lab tests can come to you thanks to these innovations by women
My Struggle with Period Poverty Motivated Me to Help Other Women
Period poverty is a global crisis, and I’m doing what I can to help women access period products
How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility
Fibroids can cause infertility in some people. Here’s how to know if you might have them and how they’re treated.
What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?
Is your heavy period normal, or could it be a symptom of something else?
¿Qué es lo normal en lo que se refiere al sangrado menstrual?
¿Es tu período menstrual normal o podría ser un síntoma de algo más?
How the Tampon Shortage Is Exacerbating Period Poverty in the US
Tampons are the latest product to be in scarce supply at U.S. stores
Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?
A 2019 study found that 79% of health apps available through the Google Play store regularly shared user data. The data could conceivably be used in a criminal prosecution.
Short-Sleepers Are More Likely to Suffer From Irregular and Heavy Periods
Menstrual periods can disturb sleep, but sleep troubles can worsen menstrual symptoms.
The Complex Crisis of Period Poverty
Inadequate access to menstrual products is a problem for all of us