Body & Mind

February 4, 2021

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? (…)

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January 26, 2021

10 things you should know about… your vagina

Think you know everything there is to know about your vagina? What about these ten things? (…)

Body & Mind

January 4, 2021

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 2021: make an appointment with your GP if you’re suffering from one of these menstrual complaints. (…)

Body & Mind

December 17, 2020

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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November 30, 2020

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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November 7, 2020

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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October 16, 2020

And then comes menopause…

Dolly Parton sang it already: ‘As soon as this part’s over, then comes the 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 7, 2020

12 tips against menstrual migraine

Headaches are annoying. Especially when you’re also on your period. Here are 12 tips against menstrual migraine. Also for ‘normal’ period pain. (…)

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August 14, 2020

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 6, 2020

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. (…)

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July 15, 2020

How to pick: tampons

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? (…)

Body & Mind

July 1, 2020

Tampon lessons for beginners

There’s a first time for everything. So you want to try a tampon: where to start and what to do? This discreet mini course comes to the rescue. (…)

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June 12, 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. (…)

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April 28, 2020

5 Reasons you should be ashamed

Menstruation + shame: they go hand in hand. But not because of the reasons you might think. (…)

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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.(…)

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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? (…)

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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? (…)

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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? (…)

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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. (…)

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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? (…)