Ever since you got your first period way back in those oh-so fun teenage years, you’ve likely heard *a lot* of tales about that time of the month. Some sound straight-up crazy—like period sex can ...

Hands up if you’ve ever believed a period-associated myth. It’s likely that this applies to many women and debunking the myths of the menstrual cycle isn’t easy, regardless of how many periods you’ve ...

When it comes to talking periods, a lot of people like to do it behind closed doors and tags like ‘red friends’, ‘red wedding’, ‘girl flu’ always follow suit. And obviously when matters concerning ...

Saying the phrase “menstrual blood” or or the word “period” can feel almost dirty. That’s because in the western world, people with periods are taught not to discuss this exceedingly normal biological ...

I was recently in the company of a male friend and my menses or what some call ‘shark week’ started earlier than expected. When I informed him of this, he was utterly shocked but what was even more ...

If you’ve ever talked about your period with someone who doesn’t menstruate, it’s likely you’ve heard a few misconceptions about what happens during that time of the month. Some of those myths are ...

Taking a bath on your period isn’t just safe, it’s also good for you. That said, it’s not obligatory if you’re more comfortable with a shower. Clear your head of any urban myths you’ve heard about ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Truth: Having a period also means you need to sift through quite a few period myths to find out ...

Here are two things that are completely normal: Sex and your menstrual cycle. Separately, they’re both pretty easy to understand, but when you bring them together, things can get a little…messy.