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Pads, Tampons, Cups & Discs: Which Menstrual Products Are Safe In South Africa?
Read More: Pads, Tampons, Cups & Discs: Which Menstrual Products Are Safe In South Africa?Since the dawn of time, women have endured the woes of menstruation: isolated for being ‘unclean’, prohibited from entering certain buildings, and most recently, stigmatised for having ‘the curse’. Although society has mostly shed (ha!) those beliefs, we’re now dealing with harmful chemicals in our menstrual products. As women continue the epic quest for safe…
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Eat This To Beat Period Bloat
Read More: Eat This To Beat Period BloatYou’re all too familiar with what happens when your period hits: you get stomach cramps, your cravings go into overdrive and eating healthfully seems like a major test of willpower. The good news is that making minor adjustments to your eating habits means you can support your body’s changing needs without feeling like you’ve lost control of your routine.…
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15 Things Your Period Could Be Telling You About Your Health
Read More: 15 Things Your Period Could Be Telling You About Your HealthYou may think the only thing your period can tell you is whether or not you’re pregnant – or if need to pop a painkiller because your cramps hurt like hell. But get this: your period health signals important things about how you’re doing overall. According to research from the American Heart Association, women whose…
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Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping – True Story!
Read More: Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping – True Story!Banana muffins aren’t exactly at the top of foods that you crave when PMS has you in a chokehold, right? While a slab of chocolate may seem like your only trusted bestie during that period, try pairing it with this recipe. Here’s the science behind our suggestion: bananas provide cramp-busting potassium and vitamin B6, a…
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“PMS Symptoms Ruled My Life Till I Started Cycle Syncing”
Read More: “PMS Symptoms Ruled My Life Till I Started Cycle Syncing”For most of her life, 33-year-old Daniella Corder from Cape Town was plagued with severe symptoms of PMS. That is, of course, until she heard about cycle syncing. This is her success story. How It Began “Up until my late 20s, I knew absolutely nothing about my menstrual cycle,” explains Daniella. “I just assumed that…
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Endometriosis, Health, Health Advice, Health Conditions, Menstruation, Painful Sex, Painful Sex Conditions, Periods, Sexual health
“I Ignored My Symptoms For 10 Years. It Turned Out To Be This Life-Altering Condition.”
Read More: “I Ignored My Symptoms For 10 Years. It Turned Out To Be This Life-Altering Condition.”For over a decade, 29-year-old Lizé Coetzer from Cape Town ignored the things that were happening in her body. Then she found out they were severe endometriosis symptoms. This is her story. What Is Endometriosis? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus…
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Why It’s Important To Talk About Your Periods + How To Do It
Read More: Why It’s Important To Talk About Your Periods + How To Do ItFor many – if not most – people with ovaries, the first period is unexpected, painful and secretive. Without anything being said, we are silently taught to not talk about periods, despite it being a natural part of the menstrual cycle. But sweeping the issue under the rug can have negative impacts. “As sociological studies…
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These Unusual PMS Symptom Treatments Actually Work – Minus Painkillers
Read More: These Unusual PMS Symptom Treatments Actually Work – Minus PainkillersIf you’re like most people with ovaries on earth, you have a hate-hate relationship with PMS. Seriously, what’s to like about premenstrual syndrome, with its ugly calling cards: mood swings, bloating, uncontrollable food cravings and irrational crying fits? The worst part? We’ve mostly been taught that PMS symptom treatments start with hot water bottles and…
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Can A Heavy Period Cause Iron Deficiency?
Read More: Can A Heavy Period Cause Iron Deficiency?Do you find that you feel tired, weak, short of breath, and lightheaded with reduced concentration and focus during your monthly period cycle? This could be due to blood loss and decreased iron stores in your red blood cells during this time. Women with a heavier period and losing more blood than average could be…
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Periods On The Pitch: 3 Manchester City Women Players Share Their Stories
Read More: Periods On The Pitch: 3 Manchester City Women Players Share Their StoriesAs women’s football starts to get the respect it deserves, attention is finally turning to how to support players while they’re on their periods. Whether it’s cramps, bad moods or the worry of leaking onto white shorts, many players have a multitude of period problems to contend with while they’re trying to keep their mind…
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12 Foods That Will Make Your Period Cramps So Much More Bearable, According To RDs
Read More: 12 Foods That Will Make Your Period Cramps So Much More Bearable, According To RDsYou usually have a general idea of when your period is coming. You may have been tracking it with an app to get to know your monthly cycle better and you know what to expect: bloating, cravings, and menstrual cramps. The pain can range from being mildly uncomfortable to downright debilitating. One way to soothe the ache: foods…
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The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s Hormones
Read More: The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s HormonesWe all know how that moodiness around our periods can drive our partners just a bit insane. But your menstrual cycle actually has a biological effect on your partner, too. Yup, per a study, your cycle could boost his testosterone levels. Ah, hormones… The study Animal studies found that olfactory cues of ovulation (when a…
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7 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late — Other Than Pregnancy
Read More: 7 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late — Other Than PregnancyOn the one hand, you have to deal with cramps, bloating and mood swings. On the other, yay, you’re not pregnant! Suddenly missing your period when babies aren’t on the agenda can be a real freak-out moment, but there are a few other factors that may be to blame. Here, gynae Alyssa Dweck, co-author of V is…
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Here’s EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every Month
Read More: Here’s EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every MonthBy Laura Stampler It’s all about which type of birth control you choose. Have you ever wished you could just skip your period? Whether you get cramps, mood swings, migraines, or just have a beach vacation on the horizon, there are many reasons why you might want to delay—if not completely eradicate—your monthly menstruation. So… why don’t…
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Caring4Girls: How One Woman Trekked Kilimanjaro To Raise Awareness For Period Poverty
Read More: Caring4Girls: How One Woman Trekked Kilimanjaro To Raise Awareness For Period PovertyCaring4Girls is an organization that brings girls at school much-needed sanitary pads during their menstrual cycle. The problem is severe: girls from underprivileged communities could miss 50 days of school a year due to a lack of sanitary pads. Charlin Ntuli, an Enterprise and Supplier Development Superintendent at Glencore Ferroalloys, saw the opportunity and decided to…
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Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why
Read More: Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be WhyFor a number of women, no matter how early a night they get or how many alarms they set for… The post Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why appeared first on Women’s Health.
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4 Ways to Support Healthy Ageing
Read More: 4 Ways to Support Healthy AgeingWant to support you body through its healthy ageing? Try these four simple steps and you’ll never look back (or… The post 4 Ways to Support Healthy Ageing appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Are You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup?
Read More: Are You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup?In a world of fast fashion, palm oil and David Attenborough, I’m a typical millennial – swinging between being a vego-leaning… The post Are You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Your Postpartum Periods Might Be Heavier And More Irregular Than The Ones You Had Pre-Pregnancy
Read More: Your Postpartum Periods Might Be Heavier And More Irregular Than The Ones You Had Pre-PregnancyIt can take a while for your menstrual cycle to return to normal after having a baby. Here, a doctor explains what to expect with your postpartum periods. The post Your Postpartum Periods Might Be Heavier And More Irregular Than The Ones You Had Pre-Pregnancy appeared first on Women’s Health.
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11 Ways To Get Rid Of Period Bloating, According To Gynaes
Read More: 11 Ways To Get Rid Of Period Bloating, According To GynaesAs if bleeding and cramping weren’t enough, period symptoms can also include bloating. Here are the best remedies for period bloat, according to ob-gyns. The post 11 Ways To Get Rid Of Period Bloating, According To Gynaes appeared first on Women’s Health.
