Periods suck. They’re painful, achy, messy, and inconvenient. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s just acknowledge that they exist and we need to move forward and be proactive. Related Stories:5 Reasons to Try Thinx If You Hate Pads Let’s focus on the pain part – many of us suffer from intense amounts of…
Ah, the joys of being a woman. Nearly every other woman experiences at least one of the following symptoms every month related to hormone-related and brain chemical fluctuations. In fact, most of us have come to expect unwelcome premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, bloating, digestive upsets, cravings, breast swelling, sleep disturbances, cramping, and headaches…
When you first got your period you probably experienced a combination of excitement – “I’m a woman!” – and dread – “Ugh, is this going to suck every month?” And if you are lucky, your cycle has been a regular and predictable ever since you wore your first maxi pad, but for many of us,…
