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. (…)
Body & Mind February 9, 2019 10 things you should know about… your uterus Think you know everything there is to know about your uterus? What about these ten things? (…)
Body & Mind January 5, 2019 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. (…)
Body & Mind December 12, 2018 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. (…)
Body & Mind October 16, 2018 And then comes menopause… Dolly Parton sang it already: ‘As soon as this part’s over, then comes the menopause.’ No more bleeding, hurrah? (…)
Body & Mind August 24, 2018 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 July 8, 2018 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. […]
Body & Mind March 18, 2018 7 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? (…)
Body & Mind December 1, 2017 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. […]
Body & Mind September 16, 2017 Endometriosis awareness Severe suffering just a part of menstruation? Not always. Painful periods can indicate a serious underlying medical problem, like endometriosis. […]
Body & Mind August 23, 2017 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. (…)
Body & Mind January 10, 2017 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. […]
Body & Mind December 6, 2016 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? (…)
Body & Mind September 26, 2016 Pills & Periods Back in the 1950s, the contraceptive pill was first presented as medication against painful periods. Temporary infertility was called just a side-effect. Soon loads of women were complaining about painful periods. […]
Body & Mind July 29, 2016 It’s all about balance Why are you more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections around the time of your menstruation? And how to prevent them? Tips for a healthy vagina. […]
Body & Mind June 22, 2016 Why not try something different We’re pretty conservative when it comes to our sanitary products. Shops are full of sanitary towels and tampons. Although you have to actively look for alternatives, they are available. Here’s a list. […]
Body & Mind June 16, 2016 Could I have a bleeding disorder? Heavy blood loss during your menstruation? It could be due to a bleeding disorder. Dr. Marieke Kruip, hematologist at the Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam (The Netherlands), believes this connection still isn’t acknowledged enough. (…)
