Being a girl in high school is hard enough. We already have to deal with the stress of figuring out what to do in life. We are trying to live in harmony with our parental units, who don’t seem to understand we’re

Could you be pregnant? Some women know right away. Others might suspect it but aren’t sure yet. The first thing many women notice is a missed period. However, for women with an irregular menstrual cycle, a missed period is not a reliable sign. There

This might be one of the most commonly asked questions related to sex and women’s health. One of the more important ones too. Whether you want to conceive or prevent a pregnancy, it’s vital to know your body and how it works. There

The purpose of each 28-day menstrual cycle is to get you physically ready for a potential pregnancy. Your body goes through massive changes that might affect you in different ways. Every woman’s body is different and her cycle unique. Therefore, it’s important to know

We’ve already established that you shouldn’t skip exercise when you have your period (check out the previous blog). Let’s now have a look at the types of exercises that are best for you during your menstruation. Exercises to Do Most experts suggest doing aerobic

I’ve had painful periods ever since I was a teenager. Menstrual pain—scientifically referred to as dysmenorrhea—is experienced by up to 95% of women. Like most women, I’ve tried different remedies; some attempts more successful than others. Currently, I swear by chamomile tea

You’ve probably heard of endometriosis. But did you know it has an evil twin sister? Adenomyosis is often found in women who also have endometriosis. However, this is a different condition and requires different treatment. About one-third of women with adenomyosis

“Of course it does” you say. Now, let me confess that I often experience pre-menstrual turbulence… …that fails all logical explanations. I can start crying if somebody just looks at me the wrong way. Grumpy? Hell yeah, my boyfriend has a little suitcase packed

During my school days, I'd make sure I sat the PE class out once a month. “It’s my period,” was all I had to say, and the teacher duly noted it in her book to make sure it didn’t happen

When you get pregnant, your body starts changing. Many women quickly notice a new type of vaginal discharge, which is usually thin, white, milky, and has a mild (or no) odour. This discharge—medically referred to as leukorrhea—is nothing to worry about.