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February 5, 2020 0 Comments

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 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 30, 2019 0 Comments

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 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 28, 2019 0 Comments

Deflowered by a tampon?

Do you only lose your virginity when you have sex? Or can this also happen when using tampons? (…)

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August 2, 2019 0 Comments

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. (…)

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July 18, 2019 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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July 7, 2019 0 Comments

Chocoholic?

That chocolate craving is no coincidence. Find out why you turn into a chocolate addict just before your period. (…)

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June 9, 2019 0 Comments

Good reader question

How often do you need to change a sanitary pad? Good question. Probably it’s more often than you think. (…)

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May 21, 2019 0 Comments

Too little: also possible?

A heavy menstrual bleeding has its disadvantages. But what’s wrong if you menstruate very little? (…)

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April 26, 2019 0 Comments

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. (…)

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April 8, 2019 0 Comments

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. (…)

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January 5, 2019 0 Comments

Good for the muscles?

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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July 8, 2018 0 Comments

Natural remedies

A massage or bath isn’t only very relaxing. By using the right essential oils, like orange, it can also relieve menstrual cramps and pain.

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March 18, 2018 0 Comments

Painful sanitary pads?

It’s known that tampons can sometimes feel uncomfortable. But also sanitary pads can cause pain. Why does this happen? And how to solve it? (…)

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December 1, 2017 0 Comments

Cleaning the Ayurvedic way

In traditional eastern medicine, menstruation isn’t only seen as a physical clean-up, but also as an emotional and spiritual one. It restores the balance between body and mind.

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September 16, 2017 0 Comments

Endometriosis awareness

Severe suffering just a part of menstruation? Not always. Painful periods can indicate a serious underlying medical problem, like endometriosis.

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August 23, 2017 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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January 10, 2017 0 Comments

Cooking for your hormones

Maybe it’s obvious, but listening to your body – or better, your hormones – and adjusting your food pattern, can prevent a lot of menstrual suffering, according to Margaretha den Dekker, founder of Finest Food for Body and Soul.

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December 6, 2016 0 Comments

Banana time?

Vitamin B6 is important when tackling PMS symptoms. But how do you get enough of it? And how can certain foods, like bananas, help? (…)