Period cramps can be common—but they shouldn’t take over your life. Learn how to tell the difference between normal discomfort and signs of an underlying condition.

Having a period is a lot like being a gladiator. Between the blood, sweat, and tears —and the relentless feeling of being ...

Discover reasons for missed periods in your 40s, from perimenopause to stress, pregnancy, and health conditions. Learn signs and when to consult a doctor.

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

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Sweat, changes in vaginal bacteria, and perimenopause may change the odor of your menstrual blood. A new, unpleasant smell could also point to an infection or, in some rare cases, cervical cancer. If ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

If you’re not into intercourse during your period, there’s no reason you can’t still enjoy other sexual encounters (mess free ...

Jessica Biel will publish 'A Kids Book About Periods' on May 14, 2024. There was a joke I heard a lot growing up about people who get their periods. I won’t repeat it here, but believe me when I say ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Every woman dreads that time of the month, but what if it never ended? That’s the nightmarish reality for TikTokker Poppy (@poppy_the_plant), who’s been stuck on a never-ending period for more than ...