Menstruation & cyklus

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.

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.

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.

Summer survival for menstruators: From beach days to festival toilets and family dinners

Your menstrual cycle doesn't take a vacation, so how do you best get through the summer vacation with your girlfriends or kids? We've created a practical guide for you.

ADHD and the menstrual cycle: When hormones put a strain on the brain

If you have ADHD, you're probably used to a daily life where impulses have to be kept in check, your head sometimes feels like a ten-lane highway with heavy traffic and varying success in staying ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...