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Words Matter: Combating Period Stigma with Real Talk

What contributes to the stigma in talking about periods? Dr. Tomi-Ann Roberts shares tips for opening up conversations.

Getting to Know Your Period

OB/GYN Dr. Staci Tanouye answers frequently asked questions about periods.

Menstrual Cycle 101 with an OB/GYN

OB/GYN Dr. Staci Tanouye explains each phase of the menstrual cycle.

Is Your Teen Getting Enough Sleep?

OB/GYN Dr. Staci Tanouye weighs in on how much sleep teens should get and how to set up healthy habits.

How Does A Menstrual Cycle work?

Check out Simone Giertz’s menstruation machine as she helps young women demystify the amazing process their body goes through.

How Strong is that Period Cramp Anyway?

Simone Giertz explains in a humorous but engaging way.

Five Foods for a Better Period, From an RD

Registered dietitian and author of “The Better Period Food Solution” Tracy Lockwood Beckerman shares which foods she recommends during a period.

Five Ways to Address PMS Through Food, From an RD

Did you know you there are ways to help manage PMS through diet and nutrition? Registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman shares how!

Choosing the Right Tampon

Regular, super, super plus? Compact or full-size? Dr. Jessica Shepherd breaks down how to select the right tampon to manage your period.

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Can I swim while I am on my period?

Peer Answer: Absolutely! There is no reason to miss out on hitting the beach with friends just because you're on your period. For the longest time I wasn't comfortable with the idea of swimming while I was on my...

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Can I take a shower when I have my period?

Peer Answer: Absolutely! You may even want to shower or bathe more often while on your period. I tend to take more baths just to relax and ease cramps. You might notice a little bit of blood dripping out if you...

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All about Hormones During Your Period

Learn about the key hormone changes that make up your menstrual cycle and the physical and emotional changes that those hormones create.

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Embracing Your Period

Starting your period means going through a phase of physical and emotional adjustment. The more you know about periods and how to manage them, the easier it becomes to embrace them.

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Can PMS make you pee a lot?

Peer Answer: I haven’t run into the issue of peeing more than normal when I have PMS. Unfortunately, I have experienced the symptoms of a bladder infection. I’m not sure whether or not your peeing a lot is related...

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How To Get Out Period Stains

Period stains can be a nightmare, but your favorite pants or panties don’t have to look like a crime scene forever!

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Words Matter: Combating Period Stigma with Real Talk

Getting to Know Your Period

Menstrual Cycle 101 with an OB/GYN

Is Your Teen Getting Enough Sleep?

How Does A Menstrual Cycle work?

How Strong is that Period Cramp Anyway?

Five Foods for a Better Period, From an RD

Five Ways to Address PMS Through Food, From an RD

Choosing the Right Tampon

Check Out What Others Are Reading

Can I swim while I am on my period?

Can I take a shower when I have my period?

All about Hormones During Your Period

Embracing Your Period

Can PMS make you pee a lot?

How To Get Out Period Stains

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