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These substitutes for tampons and pads can be a great option for lower cost, lower carbon footprint and longer wear times
Pads are a low-effort option for period management and come in different absorbencies, materials and shapes
Heat therapy, light exercise and anti-inflammatory medications can bring relief
If you wash regularly and change your underwear as needed, this can be a safe (and liberating) alternative to pads and tampons
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Although it can be alarming, it’s normal to experience blood clots during menstruation
Hormonal changes are the likely culprits behind the aches and fatigue before your period
Stress, extreme diet and exercise, PCOS and, of course, pregnancy could be responsible
If your period hasn’t come for three months, it’s best to see a doctor
Eating and exercising according to your cycle can reduce PMS and period symptoms
A painful, swollen abdomen from endometriosis may be managed with dietary changes
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