Body & Mind April 3, 2020 Menstrual cramps. Or not..? Your period is a bit late. But just when you begin to wonder if you might be pregnant, the familiar period pain starts. Or doesn’t it? Beware: early pregnancy can feel just like menstrual cramps. (…)
Body & Mind February 26, 2020 Raise awareness about rare disease 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.(…)
Body & Mind February 5, 2020 No more periods. Help? You’ve always had a regular cycle but suddenly you stop menstruating. Is this good news or bad? And why does it happen? (…)
Body & Mind January 3, 2020 1 Comment 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 2020: make an appointment with your GP if you’re suffering from one of these menstrual complaints. (…)
Body & Mind December 22, 2019 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? (…)
Body & Mind November 30, 2019 Ouch! It’s extremely common, starts about a day before the bleeding and lasts for a few days: period pain. What can you do? (…)
Body & Mind November 7, 2019 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. (…)
Body & Mind October 28, 2019 Deflowered by a tampon? Do you only lose your virginity when you have sex? Or can this also happen when using tampons? (…)
Body & Mind October 16, 2019 Adenomyosis in the picture Adenomyosis is related to endometriosis. This chronic disease also causes menstrual complaints such as pain and heavy blood loss. (…)
Body & Mind September 22, 2019 Postpartum periods: menstruation after giving birth Menstruating after giving birth probably won’t be the same as it was before you got pregnant. What to expect of postpartum periods? (…)
Body & Mind August 31, 2019 How to use a menstrual cup? Yeah, sure. Try a menstrual cup. Brilliant advice. Only, how? Remember your very first tampon. That wasn’t a piece of cake either. Period! comes to the rescue. Here is everything you need to know. (…)
Body & Mind August 2, 2019 Can a tampon get lost inside me? You can sure lose a tampon in your bag. Or in the lining of your coat. But inside your body? Don’t think so. Find out why this isn’t possible. (…)
Body & Mind July 18, 2019 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. (…)
Body & Mind July 7, 2019 Chocoholic? That chocolate craving is no coincidence. Find out why you turn into a chocolate addict just before your period. (…)
Body & Mind June 29, 2019 Jump in, also when menstruating Of course your period starts the exact moment you step off the plane at your tropical beach holiday destination. Bad timing, but you can definitely swim. Here’s what to do. (…)
Body & Mind June 21, 2019 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. (…)
Body & Mind June 9, 2019 Good reader question How often do you need to change a sanitary pad? Good question. Probably it’s more often than you think. (…)
Body & Mind May 21, 2019 Too little: also possible? A heavy menstrual bleeding has its disadvantages. But what’s wrong if you menstruate very little? (…)
Body & Mind April 26, 2019 Sex + menstruation? 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 three tips first. (…)
Body & Mind April 8, 2019 Do menstrual products have an expiry date? You’d throw away old mascara. But tampons and sanitary pads last forever, don’t they? Yes and no. (…)
