by Women's Health | Aug 24, 2018 | Health
We’ve all heard horror stories about tampons leading to bacterial infections if you have an oops moment and leave one up there. And then there’s toxic shock syndrome, a dangerous – albeit rare – condition associated with not using tampons as directed, or...
by Women's Health | Aug 23, 2018 | Health
Thought you knew everything there was to know about periods? Read on for some interesting – and sometimes surprising – “current affairs”… 1. No Need To Bleed! More and more women are giving periods a hard pass by regulating their hormonal birth...
by Women's Health | Aug 21, 2018 | Health
When you’re on the keto diet, there are a few, uh, bodily changes you prepare for (the good: weight loss; and the not-so-good: keto flu). One thing you might not be totally ready for: the keto diet wreaking havoc on your menstrual cycle—and possibly making your...
by Women's Health | Jul 26, 2018 | Health
When flu-like symptoms led Katie Emmerson, 34, to the hospital in 2016, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) was the last thing on her mind. It felt like she had “a hangover that wouldn’t go away,” says Emmerson, who initially dismissed those flu-like symptoms...
by Women's Health | Jul 16, 2018 | Sex & Love
Ever wondered if your period should get in the way of your sex life? The short answer is no. If you and your partner are okay with a little blood, there’s really no reason why you guys can’t do the deed while you bleed. It’s no secret that during...
