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To make your period come faster, take your placebo birth control pills earlier, try having sex, or relieve stress.

But beyond those reasons, one major factor in the nearly decade-long diagnostic process is that women’s pain had historically been ignored, dismissed and misdiagnosed. “While we know endometriosis can ...

It’s common knowledge that most women experience premium “shege” (struggle) during their menstrual cycle. Period (menstrual) care packages are a way to make the experience bearable and make them feel ...

The monthly visit from Aunt Flo is rarely a cause for celebration, yet there's something almost rebellious about turning this time into an act of self-care. Rather than viewing your period as an ...

Extending healthspan—the period of life spent free from major diseases—is far more about lifestyle choices than genetics. In addition to the health-related benefits of proper self-care, there are ...