If you’ve been hanging with Aunt Flow for a while now, we imagine that you’ve gotten to know her a little better over the months (or years!) We hope that since the day she first arrived, you’ve learned how to read the signs that she’s getting close, and prepare your body for her visit. In fact, we’re sure you’ve grown up a lot and lots of things have changed since you first got your period. So…here’s the real question. How many of you are still reaching for that same old brand of pads or tampons that your mom used (and passed the loyalty of said brand down to you?) Be honest. We’re all friends here!
Seasons change, hairstyles come and go (thank goodness!) but for some reason, the one area where we all could stand to do a little research is usually the one area we never revisit once we get comfortable. What’s up with that? Unfortunately, unlike the side ponytail some of us rocked in middle school, this is one decision that could have real repercussions for our health and wellness.
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Halloween is just around the corner – what better time to explore a few of the lesser-known facts about our freakishly cool female bodies? The following flow-facts range from “EEK!” to “what the FREAK?!” Check ’em out, and let us know if there are any we missed!  READ MORE… »

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For some people, saying that periods and football have a lot in common might be a stretch; after all, the NFL doesn’t exactly stand for National Feminine Product League.

Still, there are definitely commonalities, making it a game that ladies can certainly relate to even if they don’t fancy themselves much of a sport’s fan.

So, what exactly happens when Aunt Flo meets a Tom Brady or a Russel Wilson? Well, football terms turn into a little bit of this….

Delay of Game: In football, a delay of game happens when the game clock runs down before the ball is snapped. In the world of periods, it happens when women take too long getting ready simply because PMS has caused us to break out horribly and we’re busy covering up all of our zits (i.e., we’re putting on our facemasks). Remember when we thought acne was just a teenage thing? That was hilarious. READ MORE… »

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The temperatures are cooling down, the days are getting shorter, and school is back in session. Fall is upon us, and with it, comes a brand new routine. Often times, autumn is the beginning of busier schedules, cluttered calendars and ever-growing to-do lists. During this time of year, it’s all too easy to let self-care fall by the wayside.

In the midst of all of this activity, your period can become one more thing to be dealt with or checked off a to-do list. In fact, it’s common to try to work through or ignore your period altogether! As grown women and mothers of teenage daughters, it is so important that we take the time to establish healthy and manageable routines to effectively nourish our body and minds all the time – but especially during our menstrual cycles.

Self-care (just like periods!) can get a bad wrap for being inconvenient or impractical in the midst of school, work, and other obligations. The fact is, that couldn’t be further from the truth! We’ve rounded up our favorite techniques for taking care of our bodies during our periods. And since they’re all relatively quick and simple, each of these can easily fit into your back-to-school routine! Can you say, win-win?

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My first time was different than I imagined it. I had been waiting for it to begin. I thought I would feel it or something and I had been getting worried and anxious. When it came it was in the afternoon. I went to the toilet and my panties where covered in blood, so I went to my room and put a pad on a new set of pants, then carried on with the day. I have a heavy period and right now find tampons uncomfortable but I’m learning by myself because my mum and dad split up and i live with my dad so he knows nothing.     RELATED ARTICLE: How to Insert a Tampon