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Latest Periods Articles

10 Herbs for Menstrual Cramps: Periods Aren’t as Painful When Taking These

10 Herbs for Menstrual Cramps: Periods Aren’t as Painful When Taking These

January Nelson January Nelson
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Cramping can be calmed by chamomile tea, which is packed with anti-inflammatory substances.

30 Awkward Problems Every Single Girl In Her 20s Has Faced

30 Awkward Problems Every Single Girl In Her 20s Has Faced

January Nelson January Nelson
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Trying to adjust the underwire in your bra subtly without looking like you’re fondling yourself.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Melissa, And I Want My Money Back.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Melissa, And I Want My Money Back.

Melissa Perrett
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The bathroom was a constant crime scene. My brother was horrified.

Periods Are Normal, And I’m Done Feeling Ashamed About These 8 Things

Periods Are Normal, And I’m Done Feeling Ashamed About These 8 Things

Itxy Lopez Itxy Lopez
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It’s 2019, and all type of shame that women feel around their periods has to stop.

How Each Zodiac Acts On Their Period 

How Each Zodiac Acts On Their Period 

January Nelson January Nelson
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GEMINI: You get extra sentimental. You say I love you a lot. All you want to do is cuddle.

Why Are We Still Hiding Our Periods?

Why Are We Still Hiding Our Periods?

Jaynice Del Rosari Jaynice Del Rosari
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I guess sex can’t be avoided but periods can, am I right?

14 Irrational Things That Happened To Me Right Before I Realized I Was On My Period

14 Irrational Things That Happened To Me Right Before I Realized I Was On My Period

Valaniece Christina Valaniece Christina
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I made a giant salad. And after eating it all I then started crying over how “fat” I was.

10 Women Share Their Embarrassing, Hilarious Stories About Being Caught Off Guard By Their Period

10 Women Share Their Embarrassing, Hilarious Stories About Being Caught Off Guard By Their Period

Gina Clingan Gina Clingan
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“In high school, freshman year, I started my period in art class. I bled through my pants without noticing, and one of the most popular kids in the school, who was a senior at the time, noticed.”

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