"Healthcare providers do not advise or recommend that a patient try to bring on a period early under any circumstances. This article reviewed is for informational purposes only," said Peter Weiss, MD, ...

How did you learn about periods for the first time? Was it in a 5th grade classroom, split by sex? An embarrassing conversation with parents? When menstrual health researcher Mandi Tembo learned about ...

It's no secret that getting your period can be a buzzkill. Symptoms like weight gain and bloating can be frustrating, especially if you're going on vacation or have a big event coming up. You may even ...

You’ve welcomed your beautiful baby into the world, slowly adjusting to the whirlwind of newborn life and parenthood. And now, just as things start to feel a little more familiar, a new question ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. No one enjoys having their period—that’s pretty much the facts. (If it’s a fun time for you, pls send ...

Lotus Kay started to feel depressed when she was 12 years old. But when she got her first period about a year later, a peculiar pattern emerged: Her depression symptoms would get worse the week before ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

Lauren Silva, a freelance writer in New York City, believes in feeling good in your body and making that experience accessible to everyone across generations. The proof is in her ever-piling browser ...

Understanding how stress can affect your period may help you rule out potential causes of menstrual cycle irregularity. Stress is often spoken about negatively, but it isn’t inherently bad for you. It ...

Lots of misinformation and anecdotal stories exist on the internet when it comes to pregnancy and fertility. One question that often comes up: If you’ve had sex during your period, can you get ...