Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms and Causes

Endometriosis is a common reproductive disorder that affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. It typically occurs in people aged 18 to 35, but it’s not uncommon for it to affect girls as early...

Vaginal Dryness: What Is It and What Causes It?

Have you ever experienced symptoms of a dry vagina? Unfortunately, most of us will. According to Women's Health, around 17% of women aged 18-50 experience vaginal dryness before menopause, and more than 50% of post-menopausal women...

Reaching Burnout: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

If you’re feeling like everything is getting on top of you and you’re chronically exhausted, then you could be reaching burnout. The problem with burnout is it can interfere with your home life and your...

The Best Pelvic Floor Exercises

“What’s the pelvic floor?” I hear you ask. Well, to put it simply, it refers to the group of muscles and connective tissues that supports your bladder, uterus and bowel. If you stop urinating mid-flow,...

Does Your Period Affect Blood Pressure?

The idea that there’s a link between periods and blood pressure isn’t new, by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, there are studies going all the way back to the 80s and 90s that...

All About Period Brain Fog & How to Make it Disappear

Many of us, in the days leading up to our periods, may find that we get a bit out of sorts in terms of concentration, our memory, and making decisions. No, it’s not just you;...

Why Do We Get Sore Nipples Before a Period?

A common PMS symptom and a sign you’re about to start your period is sore boobs and nipples. It usually starts in the weeks before your period is due. You’ll know it’s arrived when that...

What Menstrual Cycle Hormones Do for Your Body & Your Mood

Everyone assumes that the menstrual cycle is the week a person is on their period, but it’s actually a bit more complicated than that. In reality, the menstrual cycle is a whole monthly set of...

Does Having the Covid Vaccine Affect Your Period?

The answer to the above question is ‘at present, we just don’t know!’ However, we've dug into it to give you as much information as possible. Having first been identified only eighteen months ago, the...