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February 26, 2023 0 Comments

Raise awareness about rare diseases

Ever heard of catamenial pneumothorax? Probably not. Rare Disease Day (the last day of February) is meant to raise awareness about the 6,000 existing rare disorders.(…)

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January 29, 2023 0 Comments

On my period, but also pregnant?

It is 2023 already, but there still are some persistent period myths. So, can you get pregnant on your period? Yes of course you can. Menstruation is no contraceptive. (…)

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November 11, 2022 0 Comments

No more menstruation…

You can whinge and whine about your period. But menstruating regularly is a must when you’re trying to conceive. Certain conditions cause your menstruation to be irregular, or stop completely. (…)

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October 17, 2022 0 Comments

And then comes menopause…

No more bleeding, hurrah? After the menopause, serious health issues can arise. To raise awareness for these issues, the 18th of October is #worldmenopauseday. (…)

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September 19, 2022 0 Comments

Your cycle affects your… sleep

Just before and during the first days of your menstruation, you may experience some sleeping difficulties. Five possible causes and solutions if your cycle affects your sleep. (…)

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August 4, 2022 0 Comments

Why do I always get my period on holiday?

Suitcase packed? Got your e-ticket? Locked the back door? Then just read this advice for a cramp- and leakfree holiday. Because of course you always get your period on holiday. This is why. (…)

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August 1, 2022 0 Comments

Period sex: yes or no?

Having sex on your period? Yes, that’s entirely possible and no problem at all. But there are some things you should keep in mind. So if you’re planning on sailing the Red Sea together, read these tips first. (…)

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June 13, 2022 0 Comments

Jump in, also when menstruating

Of course your period starts the exact moment you start your holiday. Bad timing, but you can definitely swim. Here’s what to do. (…)

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June 3, 2022 0 Comments

5 Festival survival tips

And yes, of course you’re menstruating exactly when your favourite festival starts. Nice…not. Take advantage of these festival survival tips. (…)

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April 26, 2022 0 Comments

Menstruation gone wrong

Too many, too little, too early, too late, not at all: a lot of things can go wrong with menstruation. And all those disorders have a name. An alphabetic summary. (…)

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March 24, 2022 0 Comments

Help! My tampon hurts

Normally you don’t feel a tampon that has been inserted correctly. Not even if you jump around a lot. Can you still feel the tampon or does inserting hurt? Then something’s wrong. (…)

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February 28, 2022 0 Comments

Endometriosis awareness

Severe suffering just a part of menstruation? Not always. Painful periods can indicate a serious underlying medical problem, like endometriosis. This is why march is Endometriosis Awareness Month. (…)

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January 24, 2022 0 Comments

Ouch! Period Pain

It’s extremely common, starts about a day before the bleeding and lasts for a few days: period pain. What can you do? (…)

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January 5, 2022 0 Comments

Another good intention

Most of January’s good intentions have to do with health. That’s why we add one more to our ‘to do’-list for 2022: make an appointment with your GP if you’re suffering from one of these menstrual complaints. (…)

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December 20, 2021 0 Comments

To poop or not to poop

Nice. Not only you’re on your period during the holiday period, also your pooping routine is completely disrupted. How’s that sh*t possible? And what can you do about it? (…)

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November 29, 2021 0 Comments

10 Reasons to be happy with your period

You’re irritated, bloated and bleeding. Oh, and you’ve got cramps. The cons of menstruation are evident. But did you know there are also pros? How about No. 8: it can’t get any worse. (…)

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November 8, 2021 0 Comments

How to pick: The Perfect Tampon

Super, mini or maxi? With or without applicator? The white sticks come in various shapes and sizes. What to keep in mind when choosing a tampon? (…)

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September 20, 2021 0 Comments

Oh no! Not now!

Knowing when to expect your next menstruation can be very useful. We give you 8 reasons. (…)

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August 6, 2021 0 Comments

Peeing with tampon in: yes/no*? (*delete as necessary).

In other words: do you need to remove a tampon before you pee? (…)

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July 23, 2021 1 Comment

Something smells

An armpit sometimes smells. As does a foot. Same goes for your mouth. And sometimes your vagina gives off an odour too. Especially when you’re menstruating. Six things you can do to prevent bad smells. (…)