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Body & Mind

July 31, 2023 0 Comments

Why do I always get my period on holiday?

Suitcase packed? Got your e-ticket? Locked the back door? Then just read this advice for a cramp- and leakfree holiday. Because of course you always get your period on holiday. This is why. (…)

Facts & Figures

October 3, 2021 0 Comments

Menstruating more often

A few hundred years ago women menstruated about 50 times in their lives; now, 500 times. What are the reasons for this? (…)

Facts & Figures

November 27, 2015 0 Comments

Periods at an early age, why?

Some girls get their first period when they’re 9, others don’t start menstruating until the age of 14. What causes puberty to start earlier?

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.

Facts & Figures

April 7, 2014 0 Comments

Mens(is)truation

The word menstruation derives from the word mensis, Latin for month. A lunar month is meant here, not a calendar one. (…)

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