Tag: menstruation
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Women Sometimes Experience Leaks During Their Periods: Let’s Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Accidents are a part of life. Whether it’s spilling milk, stubbing a toe, or having that awkward moment when a salad goes flying at a fancy restaurant, we’ve all been there. Babies may have diaper leaks, and adults sometimes don’t make it to the restroom in time. And let’s not forget the…
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Woman Shares Candid Image Revealing the Harsh Reality of Endometriosis
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful Instagram post, fashion designer and endometriosis advocate, Mia Thompson, bravely showcased the physical toll of her battle with this chronic illness. Endometriosis affects over six million women and girls in the United States alone, yet it often remains shrouded in silence, leaving many to suffer without a diagnosis. In…
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Madge the Vag Gets the Inside Scoop on Aunt Flo
Get Pregnant Fast In this enlightening episode, Madge the Vag chats with Dr. Emma Goldstein, a gynecologist, to unpack the mysteries of menstruation. Understanding Menstrual Cycles Typically, young girls will begin their menstrual cycles around age 11. Periods usually occur every 21 to 35 days, lasting anywhere from 2 to 7 days. If a girl…
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Understanding Menstruation: A Journey Through Your Cycle
Read more Menstruation is the monthly process where the body sheds blood and tissue from the uterine lining, marking the start of a new menstrual cycle. While every woman’s cycle may vary, the fundamental process remains consistent for all. Why Do I Bleed Once a Month? The answer lies in hormones! These hormones stimulate the…
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More Than Half of Girls Prefer Bullying Over Discussing Their Periods: A Disturbing Trend
Get Pregnant Fast It’s alarming to learn that over 50% of girls would choose to face bullying rather than have an open conversation with their parents about their menstruation. This statistic is more than just surprising; it’s downright disheartening. Menstruation is a natural part of life, yet it remains shrouded in stigma, causing many to…
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Menstruation Is a Natural Process—It’s Time to Normalize It
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest was about five years old, we found ourselves discussing human reproduction. I can’t quite recall what sparked the conversation—perhaps a family member was expecting or he saw something unexpected on a nature documentary. Regardless, I dove right into the topic. At home, we’re all about biology, so things took…
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To My Tween Daughter: Embracing Your Period
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 50s, I find myself preparing to pass the menstrual baton to my tween daughter. Imagine a tampon if you will. But beyond that, I hope to bestow upon her a positive perspective about her monthly cycle. I know this viewpoint goes against the grain. While menstruation has become…