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June 23, 2021 0 Comments

Spotlights on … the sponge tampon

Sauna, sports, sex: three activities that don’t always go well with menstruation. Will a soft tampon or sponge tampon be the solution? (..)

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May 25, 2021 0 Comments

On my period, but also pregnant?

Can you get pregnant on your period? Yes of course you can! Menstruation is no contraceptive. (…)

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April 23, 2021 0 Comments

Spotting in the spotlights

Sometimes it seems you’re menstruating again halfway through your cycle. This is called spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Why does this happen? Is it serious? (…)

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April 9, 2021 0 Comments

Adenomyosis in the picture

April = Adenomyosis Awareness Month. Adenomyosis is related to endometriosis. This chronic disease also causes menstrual complaints such as pain and heavy blood loss. (…)

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March 5, 2021 0 Comments

10 things you should know about… your uterus

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

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February 4, 2021 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

10 things you should know about… your vagina

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

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January 4, 2021 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 2021: make an appointment with your GP if you’re suffering from one of these menstrual complaints. (…)

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December 17, 2020 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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November 30, 2020 2 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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November 7, 2020 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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October 16, 2020 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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. (…)

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August 6, 2020 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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? (…)

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July 1, 2020 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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.(…)