Facts & Figures

August 27, 2023 0 Comments

Does the male menopause really exist?

According to Dr. Google it’s a fact: the male menopause exists. In fact, there’d even be a male equivalent of PMS, called IMS. The only question is: is this correct? (…)

Spotlight

September 2, 2022 0 Comments

What you can do to raise your chances of conceiving

Becoming pregnant is more of a game of chance than a guarantee. Though it takes some time and work, you can increase your chances of conceiving using these tips. (…)

Spotlight

August 28, 2022 0 Comments

Ovulation 101: what’s normal and what isn’t?

Despite all women experiencing ovulation, there are a lot of misconceptions about it. What’s normal? What isn’t? When do you need to visit a doctor? (…) 

Facts & Figures

July 2, 2022 0 Comments

July = Fibroid Awareness Month

Lots of women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. Fibroids can cause serious complaints, like heavy menstrual bleeding or severe pain. To put the spotlights on this underexposed condition, July is Fibroid Awareness Month. (…)

Global

June 9, 2022 0 Comments

A different kind of period party

Girls and women menstruate. Some animals do too. But a goddess who’s on her period? In India, this happens every year. Find out more about Ambubachi Mela and other festivals that celebrate menstruation. (…)

Facts & Figures

November 22, 2021 0 Comments

Want to get pregnant? Know your cycle!

When is your fertile window? Knowledge of the menstrual cycle is essential to increase your chances of becoming pregnant. (…)

Facts & Figures

March 18, 2021 0 Comments

Your cycle affects your… attractiveness

Men rate women as more desirable when they’re ovulating than when they’re menstruating. How does the menstrual cycle influence female attractiveness?

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. (…)

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. (…)

Global

April 1, 2015 0 Comments

Pure or impure: that’s the question

What’s the view of the five major world religions on menstruation? Although a girl’s first period is often celebrated in Hinduism, menstruating women are seen as impure. (…)