How many times have you laid in bed, wide awake and doubled over with menstrual discomfort? You’re not alone: 33% of women say they lose sleep during their periods. But, have no fear- there are ways to beat Mother Nature and get the good night’s sleep your body craves. How Do Periods Affect…
Mittelschermz? Is that the name of some fancy German dish? Close enough. Referred to in the medical community as mittelschermz — German for “middle pain,” (how apt!)— Mittelschermz, also known as Ovulation cramps, are the pain some people feel mid-way through the menstrual cycle, approximately during the time of ovulation. What exactly is Mittelshermz? What…
You might have heard of advices to avoid this food or avoid that food while on your period – but how about food that you should eat MORE of to help with your menstrual cramps? Let’s go through exactly what nutrients you need to help tide you through this period (haha)! #1: Healthy Food…
What comes to your mind when the words ‘memory foam‘ is mentioned? Most of you would automatically think of pillows, mattresses and even bras. However, Always (otherwise known as Whisper to us) has recently decided to attempt to outdo their competitors by producing the world’s first ever pad made with memory foam! We couldn’t wait to…
The amount of myths and old wives’ beliefs revolving around menstruation is simply too much to count. It can range from the ridiculous smearing of your first period blood on your face to prevent acne outbreaks, to the more ‘luxurious’ practice of receiving gifts of gold as congratulations to a girl for entering womanhood….
An estimated 50% of all women experience menstrual cramps of differing degrees. Among these, up to 15% would describe their menstrual cramps as severe. Surveys of adolescent girls show that over 90% report suffering from menstrual cramps. What are menstrual cramps? What are its symptoms? Credits: Giphy.com Menstrual cramps, otherwise known as dysmenorrhea,…
So many aches, so little time! Being pregnant may feel like your whole body is experiencing an ache. Credits: Giphy.com BUT!! once you get to the bottom of what is causing you pain and treat it, you’ll be much happier. In this article we zoom in on the top 6 most common aches and…
In midst of all the World Cup excitement and furry, what with the usual hot favourites like the previous World Cup champion Germany being out of the World Cup, and in preparation for the upcoming semi-finals, here are a few World Cup fun facts that can come in handy the next time you watch…
