You might already be familiar with how the menstrual cycle works. It may feel unpleasant to bleed from your vagina every month. What if we tell you that it stops after a certain age? Sounds too good to be true? Well, this process is called menopause. It's part of the natural aging process in a woman …

The flow, consistency, and color of your menstrual blood can change daily during your cycle and is often harmless. However, every girl must be sure of her physical and reproductive health.We have enlisted and elaborated on different causes that can result in the changed color of menstrual blood and …

There's no denying that periods can feel physically uncomfortable and awkward. It's also understandable if things may feel tense emotionally. What's perplexing is that it's normal for the conversation about periods to be considered embarrassing or uncomfortable, and it's been this way for too long.H …

Is it safe to travel during periods? That's the question that arises whenever we plan a trip or vacation. Trust us! It's okay and safe. Plans can't be altered or canceled permanently because of menstrual inconvenience, as they are hard to reschedule. However, a proper preparative mindset makes vacat …

Are you worried about your menstrual health because of a late or missed period? Every woman is different, and so is her menstrual cycle. While some enjoy the perks of a predictable clockwork period, others might face irregularity and unpredictability. Multiple factors, such as drugs, heavy physical …

Giving birth is not the way it seems in the movies—a woman screams at the top of her lungs, is handed a baby, and life just seems to move on. There are so many details missing from the full picture of what the aftermath of childbirth is like.Some details may feel so intimate or private that even you …

Ever wondered why you felt irritated, annoyed, and half crazy right before your period hit? Or, why do you feel sudden mood swings, abdominal cramps, breast tenderness, and alteration in your appetite or sleep patterns, even when you have a regular menstrual cycle?Be at ease. It's not uncommon; almo …

In a world where a Black woman's needs are overlooked, misunderstood, or undermined, there is the need and desire to take matters into our own hands. No one understands the Black woman better than she–the Black woman herself.Black midwives and doulas are offering services on a scale that surpasses t …