Body shaming has been applied to the practice of shutting plus-size individuals out of magazine and runway campaigns, nursing mothers being told not to breastfeed in public, and even asking someone ...

Writer and journalist from Barcelona who calls California home. She'll openly admit to having seen The Wire four times. She has a mild-to-severe addiction to chocolate and book adaptations to the ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Breast development usually starts about two years before the first ...

At first blush, period tracking apps seem like a convenient, simple way to track one’s menstrual cycle. After all, if you’ve upgraded your paper calendar to an app on your phone, it stands to reason ...

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 ...

My Period: We're getting personal about our periods. The path to menstrual equity starts with talking about it. These significant life moments that we have in our bodies help to frame how we identify ...

It's safe to say the COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot, from the way we date to the way we travel abroad. But, one thing we weren't expecting to change, is our period. In fact, more and more women ...

Some people may feel dizzy or lightheaded during their period. However, this is not a typical menstrual cycle symptom. It may indicate an underlying issue, such as anemia or heavy bleeding. Sometimes, ...

A tweet has sparked debate online about the potential benefits of period underwear. Period underwear consists of materials that are designed to soak up menstrual blood and keep moisture away from the ...

Menstrual cramps can disrupt daily life and leave many reaching for painkillers. A pain medicine physician explains why ...

Period cramps happen because your body releases hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which induce muscle contractions.