Body & Mind

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. (…)

Body & Mind

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. (…)

Facts & Figures

October 13, 2020 0 Comments

How menstruation affects athletic performance

Menstruation + (elite) athletic performance: usually not a winning combination. But adapting your training to your cycle can lead to better results and less injuries. (…)

Facts & Figures

August 26, 2020 0 Comments

CTRL+ALT+DEL

Is menstruating still necessary? It’s also possible to delete your periods with hormonal contraception. A lot of women do this, sometimes even without knowing. Here’s how. (..)

Spotlight

October 2, 2019 0 Comments

How can cycle syncing help with period and fertility issues?

Plan diet, exercise, work and social activities according to your menstrual cycle for a more balanced life. (…)

Facts & Figures

June 5, 2019 0 Comments

A bloody mess!

What a waste. Every month, women throw about 25 hygienic products in the thrash. Something to consider, especially on World Environment Day.(…)

Body & Mind

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? (…)

Quotes

February 27, 2018 0 Comments

Listen to the body

Let’s listen to our bodies as they will naturally regulate with the greater cycles of nature. Kate Bavister writes about a call for mitigating matters of menstruation and changing the language. (…)

Quotes

February 3, 2018 1 Comment

Going off the birth control pill

What if the birth control pill suppresses a whole lot more than just your periods? Taq Bhandal writes about how going off the pill saved her sex drive and explains the advantages of natural fertility awareness methods. (…)

Facts & Figures

January 16, 2018 0 Comments

The menstrual cycle: 4 x 7 = about 28

If you look at the hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, it’s perfectly understandable that we feel slightly different from time to time. (…)

Facts & Figures

April 5, 2017 0 Comments

Your cycle affects your… academic performance

How does the menstrual cycle influence girls’ academic performance? A Dutch support service investigates… (…)

Body & Mind

January 9, 2016 0 Comments

Oh no! Not now!

And 8 other reasons to chart your menstrual cycle. (…)

Facts & Figures

December 14, 2015 1 Comment

Your cycle affects your… creativity

Find out how artists are influenced by their menstrual cycle and what time of the month is best to create a masterpiece. (…)

Body & Mind

October 10, 2015 0 Comments

On my period, but also pregnant?

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

Facts & Figures

September 5, 2015 0 Comments

Your cycle affects… your shopping

Before you embark on that payday shopping spree, listen to your uterus. (…)

Facts & Figures

April 1, 2015 0 Comments

Normal / abnormal

The average menstruation lasts for 5 days. However, there are also women who only have their period for 2-3 days a month. And if you’re unlucky, the bleeding can continue for 7 days or even longer.