Body & Mind April 28, 2020 5 Reasons you should be ashamed Menstruation + shame: they go hand in hand. But not because of the reasons you might think. (…)
Quotes January 29, 2020 #Iamthestorm Wouldn’t you rather be a storm than a wave? ‘Let it go,’ says Rebecca Plume who fiercely recommends embracing your entire menstrual cycle, including the emotional outbursts caused by hormones. (…)
Spotlight October 2, 2019 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. (…)
Body & Mind June 21, 2019 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 May 15, 2019 Will it stay this way? Every beginning is difficult. And also the start of your menstruation can go hand in hand with pain and other complaints. But does this automatically mean something is wrong? (…)
Quotes February 4, 2019 3 Comments Period changes and chemotherapy ‘My oncologist told me not to expect any future visits from Aunt Flo once I completed his prescribed six-session chemo routine.’ In other words: how cancer treatment effects your cycle. A story by Cruz Santana.(…)
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. (…)
Quotes November 25, 2018 My adenomyosis story Sara Lopez had no idea what her doctor was talking about when she diagnosed her with adenomyosis. Since then, however, she has become a certified health coach, and specialises in this painful condition. (…)
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? (…)
Facts & Figures September 29, 2018 CTRL+ALT+DEL Is menstruating still necessary? It’s also possible to delete your periods. A lot of women do this, sometimes even without knowing. Here’s how. (..)
Body & Mind September 11, 2018 Balancing your hormones Heavy, painful or irregular periods and pms plague many women. Eight ways to balance your hormones and your menstrual cycle. (…)
Quotes September 5, 2018 Why did I ever think this was normal? ‘Rewind two years and you might have found me in a heap on my bedroom floor, crying, engulfed by a black cloud of depression.’ Business psychologist Clare Knox writes about dealing with PMDD. (…)
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. (…)
Body & Mind December 18, 2017 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. […]
Facts & Figures April 5, 2017 Your cycle affects your… academic performance How does the menstrual cycle influence girls’ academic performance? A Dutch support service investigates… (…)
Facts & Figures October 22, 2016 Do men also have a hormonal cycle? How about the male menopause? Does it really exist? Men do experience a decrease of testosterone production. […]
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. […]
Quotes May 4, 2016 1 Comment My Period story ‘I can write about what has been part of my life and it is ok! People are reading these stories and they are cheering not recoiling or shushing! So here it is…’ A guest blog by the British holistic practitioner Melonie Syrett. […]
Body & Mind January 25, 2016 Menstrual migraine: no figment of your imagination Two to three times more women suffer from migraine than men. Hormones clearly play a role. Dutch pharmacologist Antoinette Maassen van den Brink of the Erasmus MC Rotterdam did ground-breaking research. […]
