Periods are the ultimate sign of health – why are we so ashamed of them?
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Wellbeing
Hang on, is it a bad idea to drink alcohol during your period?
We ask the experts.
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- Ashley Broadwater
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Wellbeing
You can lose 7.5 hours of sleep during each period — this is why
Have you ever noticed you struggle to snooze during your time of the month?
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- Chloe Gray
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Wellbeing
Your cravings aren’t a lie: why you need to eat more when you have PMS
A doctor breaks down appetite changes around the menstrual cycle.
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- Chloe Gray
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- Chloe Gray
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Hang on, is it just a myth that our menstrual cycle influences our mood?
Dr Hazel Wallace investigates the ‘hormonal woman’ myth.
Health
The harsh reality of period poverty for refugees around the world
“Too many women don’t have the confidence, language or vocabulary to discuss periods.”
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- Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Wellbeing
Menstrual cups don’t work for everyone – here’s why
There are other equally as sustainable alternatives.
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- Ellie Sivins
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Wellbeing
“At 32, I barely know anything about my own menstrual cycle – and I’m not alone”
How much do you really know about your womb?
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
How to track your menstrual cycle if you don’t have a period (and why it’s important)
Monitoring your menstrual cycle could help you to improve your overall health.
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- Alice Porter
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Wellbeing
This simple activity can help relieve your period pains (and it doesn’t involve meds)
A guide to transforming your pain into pleasure every month.
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- Alice Porter
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Wellbeing
“My period’s gone AWOL – could flying be to blame?”
Some women report huge changes to their cycles when travelling.
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- Lisa Bowman
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The one surprising thing that could impact your period cycle
Read this if you’ve come on earlier than expected.
Strength
Should you exercise differently depending on the phase of your period cycle?
Jessica Ennis-Hill does it…
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- Bridie Wilkins
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Wellbeing
This is why your period gets heavier as you age (and why it’s totally normal)
Experts explain how our periods change throughout the years.
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- Chloe Gray
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Wellbeing
This is how your menstrual cycle and gut health are linked, according to a doctor
Yes, we’re talking about period poo…
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- Chloe Gray
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Workouts
“These are the 5 workouts I swear by to help manage my endometriosis symptoms”
Some forms of exercise are more soothing than others.
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- Izzie Deibe
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Nutrition
How to eat to boost energy and mood across each part of your cycle
We’re all searching for menstrual nutrition on Pinterest, apparently.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Nutrition
Struggling with low energy during your period? Here are the best foods to help
Support your training and your mood with your nutrition.
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Chloe Gray
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‘Body literacy’ might just be the answer to feeling more in tune with yourself
Hands up if your periods, nervous system, energy levels or fitness levels feel out of whack?
Workouts
Running on your period? These 7 simple tips will make it more comfortable
Don’t let a bit of blood put you off.
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- Katie Yockey
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