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I Love My IUD — But Not The Side Effects
Planned Parenthood
Sep 30, 2014
Body
PMS Video Calls You An “Uncontrollable Hot Mess”
Sarah Jacoby
Sep 26, 2014
Sex
Are You Into Period Sex? Here’s What You Need To Know
Sarah Jacoby
Sep 17, 2014
Health Trends
Finally, We Get A Video Game About Tampons
Photographed by Rockie Nolan. We've lived for far too long in a world without a game that lets you shoot tampons at people's faces. So, rejoice a
by
Sarah Jacoby
Body
Women Of America: It’s Time To Open-Carry Tampons
Photographed by Rockie Nolan. Ladies, everyone knows what you're doing when you bring that tiny, zip-up pouch into the bathroom. It’s not some g
by
Colette McIntyre
Sex
Why You NEED To Be Honest With Your Doc
Illustrated by Sydney Hass. By Kendall McKenzie Someone asked us: I was wondering, is it considered abusing the system if the main reason I’m on birt
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Planned Parenthood
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Body
Heavy Periods Got You Down? This Could Help
DESIGNED BY AMMIEL MENDOZA. Have you been feeling fatigued, headache-y, or anxious? Next question: How heavy is your period? Your energy levels, mood, and
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Hayley MacMillen
Body
Tampons: Do You Even Need Them?
Illustrated by Emily Turner. First, a little bit of math: I got my first period when I was 12, and I’ll probably have periods until I’m 45 or so. That?
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You
Body
5 Things You
Think
You Know About Your Period
Illustrated by Ammiel Mendoza. Introducing LadyBits, an ultra-cool collective of tech journalists who look at the world with smart, lady lenses. And, since
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LadyBits
Body
Sitting At Your Desk All Day Might Be Making You Sick
There's nothing worse than those days when there never seems to be a moment to step away from your desk (who has time to pee, let along take a walk to
by
Farhana Nazir
Body
The Only Yoga Pose You Need To Ease Period Pain
Photographed by Justin Namon. Sometimes, when you have your period, exercise seems like the last thing you want to do. Seriously, sometimes even moving fro
by
Vanessa Golembewski
Wellness
Juniper Box Delivers Treats For
That
Time Of The Month
Photos: courtesy of Juniper Box Boy, do we love a good subscription box. What started with beauty boxes and foodie subscriptions has evolved into an entire
by
Kelsey Miller
Politics
Period Fear: An Open Letter To Men Everywhere
My friend Patrick is one of those rare species of straight-guy buddies who makes you realize you can be friends with a guy. If my life were a semi-independ
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Kelsey Miller
Wellness
Menstrual Cups: The Best Thing To Happen To Your Period Since Not...
We spend a lot of time thinking about what we put on our faces and skin, in our hair and our food — so where's that attention to detail when it
by
Gabrielle Korn
Wellness
Red Alert! How To Keep PMS From Cramping Your Style
If you've never experienced menstrual cramps, well, count your blessings. But for those unlucky ladies who have an intimate relationship with them, th
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Annie Tomlin
Los Angeles
Katy Perry’s “Cubist Period” VMA Look
We always expect something over-the-top from the VMAs, but since Gaga kept it consistent with her Joe Calderone look (sadly, she didn’t capture the d
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Kate Mulling
Politics
Are Monthly Periods The Reason Women Get Paid Less Than Men? This...
Oh, joy. Another man talking about menstrual cycles. We’re getting cramps just thinking about Alasdair Thompson, the head of the Employers and Manufa
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Jennifer Barton
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