Period Basics

We all must have experienced brown discharge before and after the period ends. Spotting is different from bleeding which happens in between the menstrual cycle. Spotting happens from the upper reproductive tract or from the lower reproductive tract. One might experience heavier spotting from the upper reproductive tract (uterus) and […]

Puberty brings with it physical changes, mood swings, emotional changes and the desire to spend time alone. Parents might start noticing changes in the behaviour of daughters by the age of 8 — the time when her puberty has started. The stage is signified with the development of breasts, growth […]

A bowl of your favorite strawberry ice cream while watching Netflix may sound like the perfect relief during periods. But many girls are often advised by elders to avoid cold foods and drinks during menstruation. It is a common notion in India that cold foods and drinks should be avoided […]

It is challenging to keep your cool when it’s getting steamy hot outside, and on top of that, you get your periods. During the menstrual cycle, the hormonal changes decrease your body’s temperature tolerance, and you might feel hot and sweaty, and more so in summers. Most of the sanitary […]

As we grow older, we develop our own routines for our periods and the days leading up to them. Some of us like to double up our pads and underwear, some carry extras just in case they need them, some have a sleep schedule that’ll put Kumbhkaran to shame. So […]