The human body is a very complex machine, especially for women who experience menstrual cycles. Before every period, the familiar sensations and signs start to feel different. However, during this ...

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just hit the gym a few times a week, it’s no secret that getting your period can put quite the fork in your exercise plans. Between the altered muscle activation, ...

Most people are familiar with the cramps and irritability preceding an oncoming period. But some women have reported a more severe version of PMS known as the "period flu." Though it's not a ...

When my period comes around, I transform into a nervous, jittery version of myself. I worry I’m not working hard enough, I suck at writing, or I said something off-putting or offensive to my friends ...