Journal

Different types of IUDs can change your period in big ways. This article explains how the type of IUD you choose can influence how painful your cramps are, how heavy or light your flow is, and whether or not you’ll get a period at all with an IUD.

Understanding what causes period cramps can help you manage them better. Researchers know a lot about what causes cramping when you’re on your period. This article breaks down the science of what causes period cramps, what can worsen them, and how to stop them.

Hidden among the ebbs and flows of the menstrual cycle are life lessons that, in our opinion, prove it’s just as important to philosophy as it is biology. We share several nuggets of wisdom brought to you by your hormonal rhythms. 

A number of factors can cause late, early or irregular periods. This article explains what those factors are and why they disturb your cycle.

Brown period blood doesn’t necessarily mean something’s wrong, but it does mean something. This article explains what brown period blood means, why it happens, and when to be concerned.