How to Talk to Kids About Periods: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

How to talk to kids about periods is an important conversation that can help replace fear and uncertainty with confidence and understanding. While these conversations may feel uncomfortable at first, they play an important role in helping children understand their bodies and know what to expect as they grow. You don’t need to have all

Developing Fibroids: The Pain, Facts, and Disparities

Introduction Talking about periods has always been a faux pas – no one wants to discuss menstruation openly or how our periods affect the female body. It is no surprise that common gynecological conditions are unknown publicly today. Unfortunately, the lack of education and discussion on these conditions causes girls and women to suffer silently.

Endometriosis: My Life, My Story, My Truth

Introduction My period started December 25th, 2007 – Merry Christmas to me – growing up, I experienced painful cramps, awful headaches, and chronic fatigue. I was in the seventh grade when my period started, and everything was manageable. However, in high school, I noticed my cramps were getting worse, then my junior year, things drastically