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Heavy menstruation (menorrhagia) – when do you bleed too much?

How much is normal to bleed? Get an overview of heavy menstruation, symptoms, causes and when you should see a doctor.

Magnesium in body care – what is it and why is it used in creams?

What is magnesium and why is it used in body care? Learn about magnesium's role in the body and in Calming Cream.

Flow Care – cycle care and body care throughout the menstrual cycle

Flow Care is cycle care with respect for the body. Care, rituals and active ingredients – created for those who experience hormonal changes and unrest.

Sleep and the cycle: How your sleep changes throughout your menstrual cycle

Sleeping problems before your period? Read how sleep changes throughout the menstrual cycle, why hormones disrupt sleep – and what you can do.

Caroline Wich: “The facilities in the sports halls are not designed for menstruation"

Why do sports facilities clash with menstruation? Caroline Wich, the founder of Girl's got game, provides insight into the shortcomings that young menstruating women encounter on the field and in ...

Signe Banke: “The hardest thing is not menstruation, but the enormous coordination work you do to not bleed through.”

Researcher Signe Banke explains why the most stressful thing about menstruation is not the bleeding itself, but the constant effort to avoid bleeding through. Visibility, loss of control and pract...

Why white shorts are a problem in women's sports - research reveals surprising results

Research shows that white shorts affect women's performance in sports. Read why the color creates insecurity and what should be changed.

Why aren't panty liners always the best choice?

Panty liners are a bit of a 'love it or hate it' thing. Good for some things - but they should be used with caution. Read here why.

Perimenopause Signs and Symptoms: What to Look For

You’ve probably heard about menopause, or the transition leading up to it, which thankfully is getting more and more attention in conversations and in the media. But have you come across the word p...

Why do I experience pain during ovulation?

Have you experienced ovulation pain? We don't talk about it often - but it's quite common and usually quite harmless. Read more here.

How do you use your discharge to guide you?

What is the difference between discharge and cervical mucus? And how can you use your discharge as a compass through your cycle?

Guide for men: How to support the women in your life through their cycle

Chances are you have at least one person in your life who menstruates; a daughter, a partner, a sister, or a colleague. Here's your guide to understanding our menstrual cycle.

Why is your period late?

A missed period can be caused by stress, pregnancy or hormonal changes. Read about the most common causes and when you should act.

How are menstruation and mood swings related?

You probably know it. What used to feel manageable is suddenly completely unmanageable. You're yelling at your mother . Your boyfriend is annoying you. The clothes don't fit right. Your surplus is ...

Exercise and Menstruation: Getting the Most Out of Your Workout During Your Cycle

Author: Emma Libner When I and the other girls in my class started menstruating in elementary school, we didn't talk to each other about it. There was no girl talk in the schoolyard, no sisterly e...

What is discharge?

All healthy girls and people with a feminized body will experience discharge in their panties from the time they hit puberty. It can change color and consistency, just as the quantity can also vary...

Why do I get an upset stomach during menstruation?

Do you know that? Your period comes in torrents - and so does the urge to go to the toilet. And it should preferably happen at a reasonable speed. Your period can have somewhat the same effect on ...

Welcome to The Bloody Hustle

I was raised to hide pads up my sleeves. That the *most embarrassing* thing would be to bleed through. I grew up with advertisements for sanitary napkins where the liquid was never red but just a...

Ready, steady, swim: Tips and tricks for a worry-free vacation with your period

When I was 14 years old, I was going on my first vacation to Crete. I was ecstatic at the thought of three swimming pools and could hardly wait to spend a whole week covered in a constant mix ...

Periods and skincare: This is how your cycle affects your skin

Author: Emma Libner If I ask you to think of an organ, you might first think of the heart, lungs, or brain. But did you know that the skin is the largest organ you have? In fact, you are composed ...

5 tips to naturally relieve menstrual pain

Author: Emma Libner For many, menstrual pain is a constant companion when the days in the cycle app light up red. A little reminder of what time of the month it is, in case you had forgotten. Acco...

Welcome to Menstrutopia: A Vision of a World Where Menstruation is No Longer Taboo

Written by Emma Libner This May marks the 10th anniversary of the first international Menstrual Hygiene Day, known as MH Day, which is observed every year on May 28th. Over the past decade since ...

Tired of pads that move around and tampons that irritate? Here are 3 reusable alternatives for your period care.

Author: Emma Libner Green Menstrual Products Are the New Black - and for Good Reason! Throughout her life, an average menstruating person generates between 125 and 150 kg of waste in the form of u...

From old rags to menstrual panties: A brief history of menstrual products through time

Author: Emma Libner There are currently a lot of new ideas for the future of menstrual protection. After decades of limited options on the shelves of supermarket hygiene departments, the menstrual ...

Women with endo tell us: Our best advice for those who suspect endometriosis

Author: Emma Libner On the occasion of March being international endometriosis awareness month, Flow recently interviewed five women about their experiences with the neglected disease endometrio...

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 with a uterus. But what is endometriosis and why is the disease so overlooked?

author: Emma Libner 190 million. That's how many people with a uterus are living with the disease endometriosis, worldwide. Perhaps you've never heard the word "endometriosis" before and ...

Menstruation and fertility: Here's what you should know

Author: Emma Libner When I had my first period, I was told - in the midst of the crisis of my new, bleeding reality - that now I had to be careful, because now I could get pregnant. Although ...

What are the benefits of menstrual panties?

Menstrual panties have both pros and cons. Get an honest guide to comfort, health, the environment and what you should know before choosing them.

Menstruation Towards Menopause: What to Expect?

    You sweat, have joint pain, abdominal pain, bleeding disorders, less sex drive, sore breasts, dry mucous membranes or perhaps you experience visual disturbances. There are over 34 dif...

Five false myths about menstruation

Menstruation (and the abdomen of women and feminized bodies in general) remains one of the most mythical functions of the body. We know something - but we still don't know everything. The female b...

Poor sleep during menstruation? 7 tips for better nights

Do you sleep worse during your period? Read why hormones and pain affect your sleep – and get 7 concrete tips for sleeping better during your cycle.