The viral claim that you can simply “scoop out” your period has OB-GYNs in a cramp — but they were quick to debunk and ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are effective pain relievers for period ...

Period cramps can be debilitating, but you don’t have to suffer in the discomfort of recurrent painful periods. No matter the severity of your cramps, there’s a range of over the counter and ...

In some cases, menstrual cramping may be alleviated through dietary tactics—like eating plenty of certain fruits. Here's what ...

Period shame might actually be on the rise, even though more teens than ever have access to free products. Teens of color and teen athletes feel pressured to stay silent or ignore intense period pain, ...

In addition to cramping and back pain, your period ushers in a hormone shift. According to a 2023 comprehensive review in the National Library of Medicine, the relationship between your menstrual ...

Magnesium supplementation or increased dietary intake may help period cramps (dysmenorrhea)—painful sensations in the lower abdomen and lower back. If you want to try magnesium, knowing how much, what ...

When you’re on your period, the last thing you want to do is think twice about what you’re eating. It’s a non-negotiable time for comfort food like ice cream, chocolate, and movie snacks like chips ...

How did you learn about periods for the first time? Was it in a 5th grade classroom, split by sex? An embarrassing conversation with parents? When menstrual health researcher Mandi Tembo learned about ...

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