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Periods

Have a cold-blooded uterus? We feel you.

How to Tell If Your Irregular Periods Are a Sign of a Bigger Health Issue

Sometimes an out-of-whack cycle isn’t a big deal. But if it’s disrupting your life, you may want to see a doctor.

Here’s When You Should Actually Be Concerned About Period Clots

Experts explain how to tell what’s normal and what’s not.

This Is Exactly What Happens During Your Menstrual Cycle

Mind-blowing menstrual intel, right this way.

6 Things a Wonky Period Might Be Telling You About Your Health

Super heavy, painful, or irregular bleeding is always something to pay attention to.

What to Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously

Agonizing cramps that incapacitate you are not “normal.”

Why Do I Get Ridiculously Horny Around My Period?

Time to break out the sex towels.

Do I Need to Change My Tampon When I Poop?

If it seems gross or risky but…also kind of fine, here’s the deal.

What’s Up With the Luteal Phase and Is It the Reason I’m in Hell Right Now?

TikTok swears this stage of your period is to blame for your bad mood and exhaustion.

Why Do I Feel Ridiculously Tired During My Period?

Hormones, intense emotions, painful cramps—there are actually a ton of factors at play.

Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Their Periods at School

Experts say that the bill would cause serious psychological harm to young people.

Why Do I Always Get Awful Brain Fog Around My Period?

Turns out, that fuzzy feeling isn’t all in your head.

This Nurse’s TikTok About Passing a Decidual Cast During Her Period Is Harrowing

An ob-gyn explains what it is—and why the cramping it causes can feel super intense.

We Finally Know More About How COVID Vaccines May Temporarily Change Your Period

New research shines some light on anecdotes of irregular bleeding.

Here’s Why Your Boobs Get Annoyingly Sore Before Your Period

Blame it on hormones.

What to Do If You Run Out of Tampons During the National Shortage

Thankfully, you have other options to consider.

We Know You’re Dying to Talk About Period Poop

The struggle is real. 

What to Know Before Using Birth Control to Skip Your Period

There are lots of options to consider.

The Dangerous Hack Sydney Sweeney Used to Try to Stop Her Period

Read on if skipping periods is your euphoria. 

How to Manage Period Care When You Can Only Use One Hand

A guide to the most accessible products I use.

This Is Why Your Butt Sometimes Hurts During Your Period

As if the period itself weren't enough.

The 10 Best Period Tracking Apps to Try in 2021

Get to know your cycle.

3 Things to Know Before You Try Reusable Pads

Plus, whether or not they help the environment.