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July 1, 2024 0 Comments

Why menstrual myths aren’t funny

There’s a lack of general menstrual knowledge. Just look at all the menstrual myths that keep circulating. We list seven of the most common ones and explain why these myths aren’t funny, but instead rather alarming. (…)

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March 1, 2024 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 4, 2024 0 Comments

Good intentions?

Good intentions or not: sports and menstruation aren’t necessarily the best friends. Or are they? Let’s put some insights together. (…)

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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. This year’s theme: hormone therapy. (…)

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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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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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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. (…)