How to deal with period cramps
Periods are often accompanied by a range of unpleasant conditions ranging from acne breakouts to mood swings. But, a survey conducted by Azah found that the most distressing aspect...
Menstruation 101
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Tips for Talking to Your Daughter About Her First Period
Read nowA girl’s first period can be overwhelming for her. While it’s a natural part of growing up, it can also be quite daunting, especially if she is not prepared for it. As parents, talking to your daughter about periods can...
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What are Menstrual Blood Clots? Are They Normal During Periods?
Read nowCramps, bloating, mood swings, and sometimes blood clots - these are all a part of the flux of physical and emotional changes that women have to deal with on their periods. For a lot of women, the presence of blood...
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What you need to know about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Read nowMost, if not all, people who menstruate have experienced the physical or emotional that symptoms that come before your period starts. The term ‘Premenstrual Syndrome’ or PMS for short is commonly used to refer to these symptoms. With time,...
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Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
Read nowPolycystic Ovary Syndrome, more commonly known as ‘PCOS’, is a condition that affects an estimated 1 in every 5 (i.e. 20%) Indian women. Despite such a high population being impacted by this condition, many are still unaware of the symptoms...
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5 Things Beginners Need to Know About Periods
Read nowThink back to when you first got your period. Did you freak out? Did you know what was happening to you? Who was the person who explained everything to you? But most importantly, were you allowed to talk openly about...
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5 Essential Foods During Periods (and what to avoid)
Read nowWe go through a lot of symptoms while menstruating that can be quite uncomfortable and while some foods are helpful and nutritious, others can be harmful and can make your symptoms worse. Not just the unwelcome physical symptoms like abdominal...
Women's Health
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cervical Cancer
Read nowCervical cancer often whispers before it shouts, and catching it early can make all the difference. Want to know more about cervical cancer and what signs to look for? You have come to the right place. Let’s dive deep into...
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Vaginal Discharge After Periods: Types, Colours, and Causes
Read nowOh, you thought you could put away your panty liners after the last few days of period spotting? Bam, vaginal discharge after periods is here to keep you on your toes. But is it normal? What causes it? Are there...
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What is the colour of your vaginal discharge telling you about your health?
Read nowThink of your periods as a rainbow with a plethora of colours. It may not have the full spectrum of the sun but it has all the hues of red you could imagine. Although it is perfectly normal to have...
Periods & Beyond
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Does Peeing After Sex Really Prevent UTIs?
Read nowYou’re wrapped up in post-sex bliss, ready to drift off into a cozy cuddle with your partner, but that little voice in your head keeps nagging, "Should I pee first?" So do you risk getting UTIs for a few extra...
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How Common Is Vaginismus And What Toll Does It Take On Women?
Read nowDid you know that many women find it next to impossible to have sex? As taboos around the topic of sex are slowly breaking down in our society, we’re coming to acknowledge sex as a natural part of life, especially...
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Periods Beyond Gender: Is Menstruation Only A Female Issue?
Read nowMenstruation is so deeply entangled with normative ideas about gender that it is almost impossible to think of it as something other than a ‘female issue’. And yet it is far from that because a lot of people who don’t...
