Migraines Suck! Tips for Coping When Your Head Explodes You wake up and it hits you – that throbbing, pounding, stabbing pain behind your eyes. Yep, it’s a migraine, and it’s gonna be a bad one. We’ve all been there. Those debilitating headaches that make you want to crawl into a dark room and hibernate…
Bleeding and Sweating? Exercise Tips for That Time of the Month You know the feeling. That time of the month when you’re cramping up and just want to curl into a ball with a heating pad and a pint of ice cream. So how do you motivate yourself to work out when you’re bleeding and…
Pregnancy Depression: Fighting the Dark Cloud Are you expecting a baby and feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster? One minute you’re excitedly planning for your little one’s arrival, and the next, you’re drowning in tears and feeling hopeless. If you’re experiencing mood swings, anxiety, and depression during or after pregnancy, you’re not alone. In…
Ovulation 101: How to Know You’re Fertile and Ready to Conceive Okay, listen up all you babymakers! If you’re trying to get pregnant and trying to get to know when you’re ovulating, then this blog post is especially for you! We’ll explore the ways your body clues you in that it’s prime baby-making time. From…
When the Flow Comes Early: Embracing Irregular Bleeding You’re going about your day when, uh oh, you notice some spotting in your underwear. Aunt Flo has come to visit early, and you’re not quite sure what’s going on. Irregular bleeding can feel like a frustrating mystery, especially if it keeps happening month after month. But…
Implantation vs Menstruation: Cracking the Bleeding Code Have you ever felt that telltale cramping and spotted blood, then panicked that your period’s come early? Been there, done that. But before you freak, know that it could be implantation bleeding – a sign you might be pregnant. Yeah, pregnancy and period symptoms can seem crazy similar….
Losing a Dream: Coping with Miscarriage You feel it in your soul – that tug, that glowing light resting gently under your heart. A new life, a new dream is growing inside you. But then suddenly, it’s gone. The light dims and that tiny heartbeat fades away. Questions swirl through your mind on repeat. What…
Embracing Menstruation: Creating a Friendly Environment & Hygiene Hacks This time of the month can be awfully painful but you sure as hell deserve mercy! World Menstrual Hygiene Day teaches us to pay special attention and treat ourselves better when we are on our period. Welcome to a blog post that’s all about breaking barriers,…
Bloated Bliss: Finding Comfort and Confidence Despite Menstrual Swelling Ladies, let’s talk about bloating! For many women, menstrual bloating is an unavoidable monthly occurrence. As hormone levels fluctuate leading up to your period, you may notice your belly getting puffier and your jeans fitting more snugly. This swelling is often accompanied by breast tenderness, headaches,…
Beyond the Glass: Understanding Hydration’s Influence on Mood During Menstruation Are you feeling cranky, irritated, or having trouble focusing lately? Your mood issues may be closely tied to your hydration status. Over 75% of people don’t get enough fluids daily, and chronic mild dehydration can seriously drag down mood and energy levels. That’s because hydration…
Having a Happy, Healthy Period: The Importance of Self-Care It’s that time of the month and you have become familiar by now with the routine: cramps, bloating, mood swings. There is nothing shiny in the nature of this season. However, finding a way to pamper yourself during your period doesn’t have to be a pain….
3 Signs Your Vaginal Discharge May Signal an Issue Vaginal discharge can tell you a lot about your health. While most discharge is normal and harmless, certain changes may signal an underlying issue. Learning to recognize when discharge is abnormal can help you detect problems early and get proper treatment when needed. Although discussing vaginal…