You may notice the colour of your period blood varies. Sometimes it’s a bit brown, or almost black, to later turn to bright crimson. Here’s a guide to determine what they could mean for your health.

Bright red period
At the start of your period, you can expect the blood to be bright red. During this phase of the cycle, the lining of your uterus is being shed at a rapid pace and you’ll likely experience some menstrual cramps. These pains in the abdomen are the result of an increas....

A person may experience a rash from wearing a pad during their period. Most rashes from pads are the result of contact dermatitis. This means your skin has come in contact with something irritating in your sanitary pad.

Here are a few things that could be causing that reaction:

Chemicals or materials in the pad
Pads are made up of different materials and chemicals, and some may end up bothering the sensitive skin you have down there. For example, your skin may not play nice with the top sheet....

Most women have painful cramps from their period from time to time. The good news is that you can gain back control —— here are 8 proven home remedies that may ease your discomfort.

Drink more water
Staying hydrated won't curb your cramping directly, but it can help with bloating, which makes cramps feel worse. When your period is coming, keep a water bottle handy. Also, drinking hot water can increase blood flow throughout your body and relax your muscles. This can lessen cr....