Talk about a bloody genius treatment. A study published in Scientific Reports has identified a promising, unconventional source for treating the more than 600 million people living with osteoarthritis. While plenty of women deal with the downsides of menstrual blood ruining underwear, there could be a benefit to the monthly cycle. Monthly period blood could … Read more
They’re putting the men in menstruation. Recently, several dudes have taken to TikTok proclaiming that a man can start a woman’s period just by lowering the register of his voice. “You’ve never made her start her period?” asks one man in a clip with nearly 6 million views. “You need to lower your tone!” A … Read more
Women have revealed the things they worry about navigating most at a festival — with bathroom, sweat, and period-related needs featuring in the top 10. In the lead-up to the first weekend of Coachella and as festival season officially gets underway, a poll of 2,000 U.S. women who have attended a music festival found excess … Read more
Dr. Sheeva Talebian is haunted by how long “we’ve conditioned women to believe that debilitating pain is normal.” It’s a “clinical failure,” she declared, and it’s a reason why symptoms of one tricky disease in particular are often unreported and misdiagnosed — sometimes until irreversible damage has already been done. The board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and third-party … Read more
Feed your phase. Lasting 12-16 days, the luteal phase — the second phase in the menstrual cycle — begins after ovulation and ends with menstruation. It corresponds to a peak in hormonal fluctuations — and for many women, a whole lot of uncomfortable symptoms, from mood changes to bloating to breakouts. But one gut health … Read more
Don’t get your panty liners in a twist. One OB-GYN is in a cramp about the overuse of panty liners when one of her patients mentioned wearing the sanitary pad every day. Calling it “panty liner abuse”, the doc took to social media to explain why this is a big no-no when it comes to … Read more
It’s one thing if your cup runneth over. It’s another if it obstructeth your organs. Last year, doctors treated a woman in her 30s who presented with occasional pain in her side and abdomen, and blood in her urine. When it wasn’t immediately clear what was behind her symptoms, they ordered a CT scan. Her … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Through history, women have tried all sorts of strange remedies to help alleviate common menstrual symptoms like mood swings, pelvic pain and sudden fatigue. Now, a new solution is here … Read more
Talk about a bloody mess. OB-GYNs are in a cramp over a viral idea that’s taken over TikTok: that you can simply “scoop out” your period to avoid the messiness that comes once a month. But docs have been quick to debunk and demystify what’s actually going on down there. A viral claim that women … Read more
Even though half the population goes through it, the symptoms of menopause are still not fully clear. Hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue often get the spotlight, but there can be several other surprising signs of menopause — including your voice changing. And while nearly half of US women feel completely uninformed about the condition, this … Read more
Talk about cramping your style. While working out can provide pain relief and quicker reactions, new research shows a significant downside to physical activity during your monthly cycle. It turns out that female athletes not only suffer from worse injuries during their time of the month, but they also take longer to recover. A study … Read more
Pump the brakes! As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago. There are certainly benefits of strength training for … Read more
A powerful solar eclipse is on the rise, and some among us may feel it on every level. The partial solar eclipse in Virgo arrives on September 21 at a karmic 29° and, in addition to a general energy of revelation, illumination and irrevocable change, this cosmic event can play out in and through our … Read more
It was anything but a bundle of joy. A woman was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after experiencing symptoms that led doctors to initially believe she was pregnant. But instead of carrying new life, she was suddenly fighting for her own. Early signs of ovarian cancer, such as bloating, abdominal pain … Read more
Talk about opening Pandora’s box. One reality TV star is holding herself up as a cautionary tale after she accidentally forgot she’d used a tampon — and walked around for a month with it still inside her. Savannah Miller, who appeared on season 7 of Netflix’s The Circle, discussed the “truly humbling experience” with The … Read more
It’s not just love in the air. In a shocking new study out of Japan, scientists had men smell women’s armpits — and discovered that their body odor could subtly sway male behavior, even helping them relax. But the effect only kicked in at certain times of the month, when the men found the scent … Read more
A woman is leaking the truth about flying while on her period — and her warning is going viral: “NEVER wear a Diva Cup on an airplane.” The TikTokker, who goes by El WiWi (@orangelilguy), says she learned the hard way that menstrual products and cabin pressure don’t always play nice at 30,000 feet. Her … Read more
Oscar darling Lupita Nyong’o is stepping back into the spotlight — this time to highlight a condition so common yet so rarely discussed. In a raw, powerful Instagram post on July 15, the actress, 42, revealed a battle she’s been quietly fighting for over a decade. “In March 2014, I won an Academy Award,” she … Read more
The most painful battle of Venus Williams’ life wasn’t fought on the tennis court. For years, the seven-time tennis Grand Slam champion battled acute period pain, including debilitating cramping, nausea, and bleeding so intense that it caused persistent anemia. During training at Wimbledon in 2016, her symptoms were so severe that she was left immobilized … Read more
Modern health trends come and go, but the real secret to feeling your best may lie in ancient practices you can do right at home. “So many of my wellness roots trace back to my mom’s kitchen. She always believed that food is medicine and that healing starts long before you’re sick,” Lulu Ge, founder … Read more