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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;...

Everything You Should Know About Water Retention and Periods

Water retention is one of most common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) a person can get during a period. 92% of people who menstruate are likely to have it over the course of their cycles,...

Can You Go Swimming on Your Period?

There are a lot of questions floating around about what we can and can’t do when we’re on our periods. Luckily, we’re making it our mission to answer as many of these as possible, including...

Having Sex on Your Period: Facts to Put Your Mind at Ease

We’re all about ending the stigma around periods and sorting out the fact from the fiction. This includes putting your mind at ease over one of the big disputes: having sex on your period. Can...

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...

Seven Foods That Help with Period Cramps and Foods You Should Avoid

We know what it’s like when you’ve just started your period and that dull, warm, familiar ache starts pulsing in your abdomen. It’s around this same time that your mood slips and slides (and sometimes falls off a cliff), your energy levels drop like no one’s business (and you might feel like telling everyone it’s not their business), and you find yourself wanting nothing more than to curl up in oversized hoodie and sweatpants with all the chocolate and other snacks you could fit in your basket at the supermarket.

How Much Blood Do You Lose On Your Period?

This is a question we’ve probably all been troubled over at some point or another, especially during those certain months when our periods have changed without warning! But how much blood do you lose on your period? Is there an average, or does it differ for everyone? What counts as “too much” and when should you see a doctor?

Why Do I Get Period Blood Clots?

You might notice that when you’re having your period, you’re also passing blood clots at the same time. But what’s the meaning behind them? Why do we get period blood clots during our time of the month? Are they anything to be worried about?

Causes of Irregular Periods and What You Can Do to Help Yourself

One thing that’s bound to make any of us tense is coming up to and passing by the date we know we should get our period, without anything happening at all. But this doesn’t have to mean that anything bad is happening, and some of the most common causes of irregular periods are things that you can take care of in your own time.
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Speak to our community: Stories of fluxies

Different stories first-hand from people in our community to learn about their experiences — from periods, to self-care, mental health, and advice.

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Blog of the month: How our period pants help save the planet

Blog of the month: How our period pants help save the planet

We look at the environmental impact of switching from disposable products to reusable products, like our period underwear. Read on for more.

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