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To get you started on your periods, we’ve made a very simple period guide to start you and your period off on the right foot.
Why your period stopped (secondary amenorrhoea)
We go through all the reasons your period may have stopped, from being pregnant to being on a crazy diet or even being too skinny. Your period shouldn't be stopping, so find out why and fix it.
What your period blood colour and consistency means
Wondering what clots in your period mean? Why period might be brown sometimes? What bleeding between periods could indicate? We explain the different colours, consistencies and (ir)regularities of your period.
Apr
What to do if you lose your tampon
Safe tips on how to get your lost tampon out, even if it's sideways!
How tampons work
Tampons are convenient, but they can also have unwanted effects on your vagina.
May
Why tampons don’t fall out
Why can't a tampon just fall right out? We explain.
Dioxins in US tampons – why it isn’t a concern
Dioxins are one of the 'dirty dozen' worst toxic pollutants.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder are both variations on the same theme: premenstrual symptoms that range from mildly annoying to deeply disturbing.
Understanding and treating period pain
Understanding what type of period pain you are experiencing is important when deciding on treatments.
Jul
How to use sanitary pads and pantyliners
Pads and panty liners are an option for when you have your period to collect the blood that comes out of your vagina. Pads are used for heavier flows, while panty liners can be used for light flow or protecting your underwear from regular vaginal fluids.
Dec
Periods: hygiene and etiquette
How to avoid grossing out the people you care about with your period.
The smell of blood – why your period smells metallic
Ever wondered why blood smells metallic? We've found out for you! Plus some interesting science tidbits about humans and the smell of blood.
Nov
What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD?
Understanding the difference between PMS and PMDD.
Dec
Study: How early life circumstances affect menarche and menopause
We examine a review of how childhood experiences impact menarche and menopause.
Review: VH Essentials PMS Daytime Symptom Relief – what is it and what does it do?
We discuss the product to see how it works.
Tampon absorbency ratings
What tampon absorbency ratings mean.
What to expect from your period
We go over what you should expect from your first ever periods and talk over how to manage them, including what products to buy, how to predict your periods, and what cramps mean.
Apr
Understanding toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare Staph infection that gets into the blood, which has been associated with leaving tampons in for too long.
Jan
Can I have sex with a tampon in?
Learn how to navigate sex when you have left a tampon in, including how to get it out on the sly.
Aunt Vadge: I took a dry tampon out and now I’m bleeding
A dry tampon pulled out has resulted in bleeding. Where is the blood coming from?
How to get hormone and blood testing
Learn how to get hormone testing on the right day for the most useful results, and what to do with the results.
Apr
Reasons you don’t have your period yet
If your period has never come, and you are older than 15, then you need to have some investigations done into why not.
Aunt Vadge: my period gives me the jeeb and now I’ve hurt myself
What do you do if seeing your period creeps you out?
How nature figures out when we get our periods
We look over a study that figured out that girls with older sisters got their periods later than girls without.
OTC period pain treatments
Discover effective ways to manage menstrual pain, from mild to severe, with evidence-based treatments, natural options, and self-care tips.
Feb
Is my period pain normal?
Period pain can be severe, but is this normal? We discuss what's normal and what's not.
Feb
Aunt Vadge: Do I have a short vagina?
Does she have a short vagina or is she just doing it all wrong? Aunt Vadge offers some advice.
Period undies and swimwear
Period undies are changing the way we have periods, since now you can just free bleed into your underwear, and they're so high-tech that you won't leak or even feel wet. Use with tampons or by themselves, for periods or stress urinary incontinence.
How to put in a tampon
If you are new to tampons, follow this straightforward guide and get it right first time.
Tampons being used to find sewerage in rivers
Tampons are being used as glowing beacons of pollution.
6 great period tips and tricks for beginners
Tips and tricks for navigating periods: work smarter, not harder.
Jan
Aunt Vadge: I yanked a tampon out and now it hurts
Yanking out a tampon has caused urinary and vaginal pain at her next period. Why?
Hormones and the menstrual cycle
When we are fertile, when we get our periods, and how we feel is all down to hormonal balance in our bodies.
Jan
Understanding light or irregular periods (oligomenorrhoea)
Irregular periods are a cause for pause, as they indicate that a healthy menstrual cycle is not occurring when it should be.
Periods
Periods can give you plenty of grief across your life, with period pains, blood going everywhere, ruined underwear, money spent on products, and the mood swings. Learn more so you can manage your periods better.
Causes of heavy periods
Heavy periods can be caused by (paradoxically) being low in iron, having hormonal imbalances, or even having liver issues.
Aunt Vadge: tampon starts to fall out after 15 mins
Someone is having trouble with tampons falling out. See how she can fix it.
How to use a menstrual cup
Menstrual cups work as a tampon or pad alternative: rinse and reuse it so you save money, reduce your impact on the environment and try something new.
What is free bleeding?
Free bleeding is a term used to describe a lack of impediment of menstrual blood - a pad, tampon or menstrual cup - out of the body and into your clothes (or cool period undies!).
Jun
