Menstrual migraines are more severe headaches that occur between 2 days before your period and in the first three days of your period. These migraines are caused by the decrease in estrogen levels prior to your period. Menstrual migraines can be tricky to treat because the same medicines that work the rest of the month may not work to alleviate the headaches. Here are some ways to alleviate or prevent menstrual migraines other than pain relievers:
Read MoreHave you ever heard of a period party? It might sound familiar because this was a hot topic in the news a couple of years ago. In case you need a refresher, a period party is a celebration of someone getting their period for the first time. The party usually includes red decorations and a red and white cake with icing on top that congratulates the person or a menstrual product decoration. Unfortunately, the reactions that people had about period parties were not all positive. There were people that thought this was a stupid idea and a waste of time, some were disgusted, and others were just confused. I don’t think these people ever realized just how amazing and empowering a period party can be for young ones.
Read MoreMenstruation is a fundamental biological process of the female body, so it’s unfortunate that the education around menstruation is hard to come by. Not many schools teach younger children about the biological process other than just mentioning that it’s something that happens. Most of the time children rely on their parents to teach them about the changes that will soon arrive. However, there are parents that don’t feel comfortable discussing the topic and would rather avoid it, which is its own problem within itself. Also, many young ones keep their first periods a secret to avoid any uncomfortable conversations they think might occur. Since menstruation is such a distinct step into womanhood, it’s important to give a helping hand to those who need it because it truly takes a village. Here are some hygiene tips for a healthier and cleaner menstrual cycle:
Read MoreHave you noticed any random changes to your menstrual cycle? Maybe you should take into account any recent lifestyle alterations you’ve made. Our periods require so much of our attention and they can be mentally and physically draining, so the last thing we want is for our periods to be out of whack. Here are 5 everyday things that could be affecting your period:
Read MoreFor some reason, there have been so many myths revolving around swimming while on your period. Some people think that periods stop when you get in the water, which is untrue. The blood may not leave the body due to the counter-pressure of the water, but it doesn’t stop. Another myth is that you will turn the pool red, which wouldn’t happen if you put in a tampon to absorb the blood or a menstrual cup. Others believe that swimming will worsen period cramps, which is far from the truth because light exercise has been proven to relieve period pain.
Read MoreAlternative pain management has become quite popular in today’s society. Rather than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, many people opt out for natural remedies. For menstrual-related pain, exercise has become a popular coping tool. A common physical activity that does a great job alleviating menstrual cramps is yoga. Here are 6 yoga poses to try during your next menstrual cycle:
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that almost everyone has heard about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) since it is often a punchline to many jokes. How many times have you been asked if you were PMSing because you did not appear to be in a good mood or seem to be overreacting in the eyes of others? Unfortunately, PMS has become a universal term that downplays the serious symptoms some women face during their period. Due to these common misconceptions, some women may not even realize that they do not have PMS, but rather premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe, sometimes impairing extension of PMS.
Read MoreSociety influences our youth whether we like it or not and that influence has a greater gravitational pull when they don’t have the foundation to plant themselves on. This commonly happens with the topic of menstruation. Due to years of silence about the topic, many misconceptions and myths spread, and it often doesn’t get corrected or clarified. Openly talking to girls at a young age about menstruation can make all of the difference and give them that power to correct others and feel confident in themselves and the natural functions of their bodies. Here are some ways you can empower young girls to eliminate period shame.
Read MoreAs someone who has experienced a mitigated heavy menstrual cycle, I understand just how uncomfortable and inconvenient it can be. I’ve had to change my tampon more frequently than the usual three to four hours. When I was younger, I had to deal with leakage from time to time. It was not a fun time and I can’t imagine how it is like for people with abnormally heavy periods. If you find yourself changing or soaking through a pad or tampon every hour for at least an entire day and getting severe cramps that impede on your usual activities, talk with your doctor. Heavy periods can be caused by subtle health problems that can lead to other health issues.
Read MoreA healthy diet can go a long way to ease those cramps. Eating a whole pizza pie and topping it off with some ice cream sounds pretty ideal while on your menstrual cycle, but it’s important to eat minimally processed foods that will help reduce your pain. Here are five foods to eat to combat period cramps:
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