Periods

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.

The tennis star reveals she was in excruciating pain during some of her most iconic matches.

Turns out, there are plenty of things that can zap your energy levels during menstruation.

These habits could leave you with vaginal pain or reproductive woes down the line.

If you’re going through pads like they’re Kleenex, this might be why.

And when to check in with your doctor about an MIA cycle.

And what you can do to make it less likely to affect you.

There are a few things you should know before tailoring your fitness routine to your menstrual cycle.

Yep, you can actually bypass bleeding, according to ob-gyns.

It’s not just in your head—and there are ways to prepare each month to feel a lot better.

SELF asked various period-care companies why these products exist in 2024.

“There is that fear of your tampon string hanging out of that thin bit of material.”

Here’s why your natural scent can go awry—and when it’s time to loop in an ob-gyn.

Super heavy, painful, or irregular bleeding is always something to pay attention to.

Agonizing cramps that incapacitate you are not “normal.”

It’s called PME and it can be really serious.

Ob-gyns say this simple step can save you a lot of trouble down there.

If you’re dealing with these lovely experiences at the same time, here’s a game plan.

Do contestants have access to tampons? Can they take Adderall? And do they get awful hangovers after the Merge Feast?