Have you ever considered your period as a reflection of your health? Your menstrual cycle clues you in each month as to what is going on in your body, and can inform you far more than when you are ...

Cycle syncing is when you change your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits during each phase of your menstrual cycle to support health and well-being. The practice helps you align your daily routines ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Let’s take a mental trip back to seventh-grade health class. When you got to the unit on menstruation, ...

Understanding how your menstrual cycle works will improve your chances of successfully getting pregnant — or avoiding pregnancy — depending on your goal. It’s important to know when ovulation occurs ...

Usually when I’m working out, I try to actively avoid thinking about my menstrual cycle. But last week I found myself doing just that. In fact, I was actively focusing on the fact that I was on my ...

The athletes had to complete tests in three different phases of their menstrual cycle: in the follicular phase, around ovulation and in the middle of the luteal phase. Many women experience physical ...

Menstrual cups are a reusable, low-waste alternative to tampons and pads. To use a menstrual cup, fold it and insert it into your vagina, where it will open and create a seal. You can keep a menstrual ...

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 ...