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Handling An Unexpected Period On Vacation
Two of the biggest things about the holidays is going on vacation or traveling to see family. Going away is always fun, but that all changes the moment you get your period. It quickly turns into one of those hilarious unexpected period stories. You end up pacing the...
Everything you need to know about Seed Cycling
What you need to know about the latest trend to help your cycle
Know Your Cycle, Know Your Body.
At Maxim, we want to empower women to feel confident about their bodies. Your hormones and moods fluctuate during your menstrual cycle. You’ll be surprised to know that your menstrual cycle happens everyday throughout the month, not just the period of time when you’re...
Period Underwear vs. Regular Underwear
Spoiler: Not much is different
5 Questions About Clotted Period Blood
What is Clotted Period Blood? Clotted period blood is jelly like clumps of coagulated blood released during your period. These clots shed from the uterine lining. They are deep red in color and smaller than the size of a quarter. During menstruation, estrogen is at an...
6 Reasons You Might Be Having Irregular Periods
1. PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can cause irregular periods, heavy bleeding, excessive facial or body hair, infertility, weight gain, baldness/hair loss, and infertility. If you experience a combination of the above, be sure to ask your doctor to check you for...
5 Ways to Regulate Your Hormones this Holiday Season
Whether you’re pregnant, menstruating, perimenopausal, menopausal, or just alive for 2020, the holiday season stress is powerful enough to throw off your hormones. From cooking Thanksgiving dinner to finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones, it's normal to feel...
Seasonal Body Changes: 4 Ways to Support Your Health
Seasonal body changes can affect how you sleep, move, eat, and feel. Temperature, daylight, routines, allergies, and social schedules all shift during the year, so it is normal for your needs to change too. Paying attention to patterns can help you choose practical...
5 Ways to Naturally Alleviate Period Pain
Every month or so, the deluge comes -- abdominal cramps, lower back pain, nausea, diarrhea, and more. Over half of women who menstruate experience period pain (dysmenorrhea) for at least one to two days every month. The main culprit of period pain are prostaglandins...
CBD for Period Pain
From weed tampons to arm patches and vaginal suppositories, cannabis is becoming an increasingly popular method of treatment for period-related pains. There is growing evidence that cannabidiol, or CBD, a non psychoactive compound found in the hemp (cannabis plant)...