
Menstruating during Ramadan
Haa’idh? During Ramadan menstruating women have to adhere to specific rules. This is what you need to know. (…)
Haa’idh? During Ramadan menstruating women have to adhere to specific rules. This is what you need to know. (…)
Men rate women as more desirable when they’re ovulating than when they’re menstruating. How does the menstrual cycle influence female attractiveness?
‘At any given time, 800 million people worldwide are menstruating. It’s perfectly healthy and normal. It’s okay to menstruate. As long as you never talk about it and no one knows that you’re doing it.’ – an essay by Anna Balmer. (…)
Do the menstrual cycles of women who live together in close proximity sync up over time? The idea is comforting, but it seems like the legendary McClintock-effect is a coincidence. (…)
Menstruation + (elite) athletic performance: usually not a winning combination. But adapting your training to your cycle can lead to better results and less injuries. (…)
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. (..)
Discussing your menstrual problems at the workplace is better for everyone, says German researcher Katharina Eggert. (…)
A new way to measure menstrual health needs: the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36) focuses on women’s and girls’ perceptions about their menstrual experience. (…)
Ever heard of catamenial pneumothorax? Probably not. Rare Disease Day (the last day of February) is meant to raise awareness about the 6,000 existing rare disorders.(…)
Want to relieve your menstrual cramps in a natural way? Have a cup of ginger tea. (…)
On average, women are absent from work or school 1.3 days per year because of period problems. Productivity loss is equivalent to almost 9 days per year.That’s the conclusion of a Dutch study from Radboudumc; the largest of its kind. (…)
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. (…)
OMG. Wat’s happening? Can you also get the ‘tampon disease’ when using a menstrual cup? How dangerous is Toxic Shock Syndrome really? Read the update. (…)
Do female hormones have an effect on cardiac symptoms? The answers to these questions are still unknown. And that’s why the Erasmus Medical Centre has set up The Cycle Study. (…)
How does the menstrual cycle influence girls’ academic performance? A Dutch support service investigates… (…)
‘A hush-hush tone of voice and use of euphemisms: period taboos in India are a lot like those in the U.K.’ – A guest blog by Hannah Whelan.
How about the male menopause? Does it really exist? Men do experience a decrease of testosterone production.
Wondering what causes premenstrual symptoms? Scientists have done ground-breaking research into PMS
It must be said: the illustration The Seven Dwarves of Menopause was the first one to roam the world wide web. But as The Seven Dwarves of PMS, the picture hits the spot perfectly as well.
The horrible cramps women suffered in Victorian times were thought to be period pain.