periods
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What Science Says You Should and Shouldn’t Eat if You Have Period Cramps
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen. Digestive changes – such as vomiting, gas, bloating, diarrhoea and a “bubbling gut” – are also common around the time of menstruation. There are many treatments…
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How Active Period Underwear Hopes to Change the Game for Girls in Sport
A new global survey from PUMA and Modibodi has revealed that one-in-two teen girls are skipping out on sports because of their period. According to the study, teenagers with uteruses are opting out of sporting activities “because of embarrassment, pain or fear of leaks during their period,” a statement on the study shared. The survey…
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Take Ibuprofen Before Period Cramps Hit
I’ve long known that NSAIDs like ibuprofen are supposed to be able to counteract period cramps, but they never seemed to work for me. It turns out I was using them wrong — they work best if you take them before the cramps ramp up.
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Find A Menstrual Cup That Fits You With This Quiz
When I first heard of menstrual cups, I thought there were only two sizes: Size 1 and Size 2. (Several brands only offer two and that’s it.) But there’s a huge variety of shapes and sizes out there, and one of them may well be perfect for you.