Tag: menstruation
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Everything I Never Wanted to Know About Vaginas
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: I’m relieved not to be a woman. From my perspective, being a woman comes with a whole lot of challenges. Now, don’t start throwing your protest signs just yet. I adore women—especially one in particular, my wife. However, when I observe the struggles women face, including…
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My Family is Deeply Engaged with My Menstrual Cycle, and I Have to Own It
Get Pregnant Fast When my mother reached the age of 13 and got her period, my grandmother responded with a sharp slap to her face. My mom told me that this was a common reaction “back in the old country,” but she assured me she wouldn’t react that way when my time came. Instead, she…
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Debunking the Myth: Is PMS Real? Here’s the Definitive Answer
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where misconceptions about women’s health persist, the question, “Is PMS real?” still raises eyebrows and invites skepticism. Recently, an article by a writer named Jake Thompson sparked outrage among women everywhere by suggesting that PMS might just be a cultural construct. Thompson’s argument hinges on the idea that some…
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The Important Conversation I’m Grateful I Had With My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: my 11-year-old daughter and I sitting in her elementary school lunchroom, clad in our pajamas, as the delightful aroma of freshly delivered pizza filled the air. We were surrounded by about 30 excited fifth-grade girls and their equally anxious parents. The event was aptly named “Girls Night Out,” designed to…
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The Teen Who Embraced Her Period Party: A Celebration of Womanhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to milestones in a young girl’s life, the arrival of her first period can be awkward and uncomfortable. Trust me, I remember being in a public restroom with my mom, who was all too eager to celebrate my transition into womanhood. I could feel my face turning crimson as…
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Real Men Stand Up for Women During Their Periods
Get Pregnant Fast Who would’ve guessed that a simple photo of a 15-year-old boy holding menstrual products would capture widespread attention? Or that a young man would actually care about the challenges faced by his female peers during their monthly cycles? Enter Alex Rivera, a tenth-grade student from Miami. With a close-knit group of female…
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Texts From My Fierce Uterus
Get Pregnant Fast It all started when I was 14. My mom had spent years prepping me for what was to come, filling me in on the ins and outs of it all. But honestly, I was still left thinking: WHY? She assured me there was no need to panic, promising to guide me through…
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Mom Helps Daughter Find Period Supplies, Hilarious Text Exchange Follows
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a drugstore for period supplies can be a daunting task for a 13-year-old. Unlike seasoned shoppers, young teens haven’t yet mastered the art of locating feminine hygiene products, which seem to play a perpetual game of hide and seek. Sometimes, you’ll find them near diapers (which is just bizarre!), and other…
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What Women Experience During Their Period: A Candid Look
Get Pregnant Fast Every woman’s experience with menstruation is unique, and so is every reproductive system. It’s important to recognize that each cycle can feel like a rollercoaster. Here’s a light-hearted glimpse into the common thoughts and feelings many women face throughout their period. Day 0 Oh no, here we go again! If my partner…