Periods
Why Do My Boobs Hurt When I’m on My Period?
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Breast pain or tenderness, medically known as mastalgia, is commonly experienced by many people during their menstrual cycle. It is most often attributed to ...
Why Do You Poop More While on Your Period?
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It’s not just you. Your period can have an impact on how much you poop. It can also have an impact on your poop quality; you may experience constipation or d...
How Does Period Underwear Work?
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How Do Swimmers Swim on Their Period?
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If you’re a pro-athlete, an Olympian, or just a serious swimmer, how do you handle the monthly challenge of competitive swimming on your period? The good new...
What Is Period Swimwear?
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Period swimwear looks on the outside like a regular swimsuit. But it has one key difference: It is designed to absorb and hold period blood as an alternative...
How to Get Period Blood Out of Swimsuit Bottoms
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We’re going to offer some tips for avoiding period stains altogether, as well as tips and tricks for getting rid of period stains if they’ve already occurred.
How to Swim While on Your Period?
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Your period shouldn’t keep you out of the water. Period.
Can You Swim When You’re on Your Period?
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There is nothing to stop you from swimming while you have your period, whether in a pool or the ocean.
Does Your Period Stop When You Swim?
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There’s an urban myth that your period stops when you’re submerged in water. Unfortunately, it's not true.
How to Swim on Your Period With a Pad
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You may prefer to use a pad to absorb menstrual blood, but they are not meant for use in water (pools, ocean swimming included.) 
How to Swim on Your Period: No Tampon, No Problem!
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The go-to protection for swimming is traditionally a tampon. But there are amazing alternatives to consider
Best Period Panties for Heavy Flow
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The good news is that period underwear can protect even heavy flow. Unlike normal underwear, Knix’s super absorbent range of period underwear is designed to ...
Best Period Underwear: What to Look for…
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Fibroids and Bleeding Between Periods: What You Need to Know
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Fluctuations in cycle length and period flow is normal and to be expected. So, what’s not normal?
What Are the Symptoms of Periods?
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Most of the signature symptoms that characterize periods actually start in the week or two leading up to it. 
How Do You Know If Your Period Is Coming?
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Bloating, acne, diarrhea or constipation, cramps and more... Let's explore the signs that your period is about to start!
When Do Women Stop Having Periods?
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Let’s start by revisiting what happens during the menstruation (aka period) phase of your menstrual cycle.
When to Expect Your Period After a Miscarriage
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Let’s start off by looking at when to expect your first period after a miscarriage. 
Can Sex Change Your Period?
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The short answer is no, not in any clear and evidence-based way. According to Planned Parenthood, the only circumstance when sexual intercourse can ‘change’ ...
Can You Take a Bath on Your Period?
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It’s totally okay to take a bath while you have your menstrual period
When Will my Daughter Get Her Period
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