A Jan. 30 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) made an unusual claim about the menstrual cycle. “That’s crazy we really grew up thinking having a period is normal & ITS NOT,” reads the post. It ...

A new Harris Poll survey finds 73% of teens feel pressure to ‘tough it out’ when experiencing period pain. Period shame might actually be on the rise, even though more teens than ever have access to ...

Menstruation, or a period, occurs when the lining of the uterus exits the body through the vagina. The duration of a person’s period can vary. Generally, however, a period will last around 4–8 days.

Around one in four women of reproductive age experience heavy periods, also known as heavy menstrual bleeding. Periods are a very personal experience and women (and people with uteruses) who have had ...

There are lots of types of period products. As you search for the one that works best for you, you may come across period-proof underwear. Anyone who menstruates can use these undergarments to ...