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education
Foods to Boost Your Mood During the Luteal Phase
Here's some foods to help you get through the dreaded luteal phase based on the science of cycle syncing!

education
Menstrual Blood Isn't Scary!
It’s not harmful, dangerous, or dirty – just misunderstood, often due to centuries of stigma and taboos.

education
Menorrhagia: What is it and what can I do about it?
What the heck is menorrhagia? Simply put, it's when you experience abnormally heavy bleeding during your period. And we're not talking about a little extra blood - we're talking about soaking thro...

essentials
Periods and Melatonin: The Surprising Connection
Okay! Let's talk about how wild it is that there's a connection between your menstrual cycle and the hormone melatonin.
Before we dive in, let's start with a quick refresher on what melatonin is. ...

menstruation
Making the Switch to Period-Proof Underwear
Leak proof underwear, it's not a pipe dream.

menstruation
Why You Should Track Your Period
For a long time it seemed like fertility was the only reason people tracked their cycles, but there are so many other benefits to doing so. Need a reason?