Can we talk about menstrual pain and how to stop period cramps for a minute? Of all the things I passed on to my daughter genetically, I sure wish I could have kept the menstrual cramps to myself. I’ve had challenging periods with really bad PMS since my cycle started. I was diagnosed with fibroids …
Getting my first period was not a joyous occasion. There was no first period party because I didn’t know I had anything to celebrate. In fact, throughout my life, I’ve considered my period a huge PITA. And it has been. I started my period early and suffered from fibroids, making my cycle long and heavy. I’ve …
It took me a long time to realize how important understanding my menstrual cycle was to my overall health. I wanted to make sure my daughter had that information sooner than I did, so beyond teaching her how to track her period, I also educate her on how it might affect how she feels mentally …
Has your period ever come on at school? Mine has, and I was so embarrassed at the time. Picture this. Middle school. Boys. Light-colored jeans and a shirt that didn’t cover my butt. Y’all, I was mortified to leak through my pants! That was the first unfortunate period accident, but it wasn’t the last. Now, …
We can all agree that period cramps suck, right? Well, fortunately, you can get some non-medicated support with period heating pads for cramp relief. It’s just a matter of finding the best heating pad for menstrual cramps. I’ve dealt with horrible period cramps for years because of fibroids. Regrettably, I seem to have passed on …