Are you someone that gets really hot during your period or the lead up to it? One minute you are sitting comfortably and the next your face is turning red and you can feel the sweat dripping off you. Yep, you aren’t alone – it’s completely normal! In this blog, we’re discussing how your menstrual cycle can affect your body temperature. Hot flushes are just a sign of menopause, right? This isn’t actually
Period leaks are difficult to avoid. We can come on unexpectedly, underestimate how heavy our flows are or think our periods are over and they make a surprise re-appearance. We have all been there! In this blog, we are giving you tips on the best ways to remove those unwanted bloodstains caused by period leaks. When we experience a period leak, we can automatically feel embarrassed and panic. Despite period blood being so
In this blog we are answering one of our most frequent questions, “how do I use a menstrual cup at work?” Menstrual cups get praised for their practicality. You can wear them for longer than a tampon* and don’t need to put anything in the bin as you do with disposable products (I’m sure we’ve all been in that situation where you need to change and there isn’t a bin in the bathroom!).
Want to give your reading collection a period powerful boost? We’ve pulled together a list of books that are all about periods and the menstrual cycle. Time to sit back, relax and take power over your period. Our TOTM book club opens with our top 3 books talking all about menstruation and periods. Period. By Natalie Byrne: To kick things off we recommend checking out Period, a modern book about periods
It’s important to understand your period and menstrual cycle. The more you know, the better you can manage your period and spot anything unusual should this crop up at any time. We often get asked about heavy menstrual bleeding and more specifically, understanding when your bleed is heavy and how to manage it. Here, gynaecologist Anne Henderson answers 6 key questions to give you the low down on heavy menstrual bleeding. How do
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