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…
Tag: period health
Free Period Tracker Printable
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…
What To Do If Your Period Comes On At School
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,…
Best Heating Pads for Period Cramp Relief
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…
Best Medicine For Period Cramps
Period cramps, unfortunately, are a way of life for many menstruating folks. While there are plenty of natural options for period pain relief that I have tried (and that work), sometimes I have to go looking for the best medicine for period cramps to knock the cramps right out! Before you take any medicine, it’s…