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 …

Period poverty and menstrual equity are both bringing light to a very important problem that should have been addressed ages ago. The structure of our society has made these topics difficult to discuss amongst each other and politically until now. As we advance our awareness of these issues, it's im …

It's such a shame that women continuously fight for equality, one problem at a time. It seems as if the bigger picture of a woman's livelihood is constantly disregarded. From being underpaid in the workplace and overworked domestically, it has taken decades for powerful women to reach their voices t …

Your vagina is not just the muscular opening leading to your uterus but also a delicate organ that contains bacteria, which keeps it clean and healthy. The vagina is no less than a miracle, an extraordinarily intricate and enchanting part of your body with thousands of nerve endings.Every chemical p …

You wake up one morning, ready to start a day, when suddenly you feel a wave of excruciating pain through your back and abdominal area. You look at the calendar and realize that your period is about to knock on your vaginal doors. It certainly is not fun.A period can cause a woman to feel pain in he …

There are multiple different types of protection against period leakage. Menstrual pads, tampons, and menstrual cups are the most popular. It's up to you what makes you feel protected and comfortable. It's advisable to try out different options before choosing what works best for you; however, we've …