Two years ago, I made the decision to run my life in tune with the tilt of my menstrual cycle. To that end I left office life behind and began to work for myself as a freelance editorial consultant, ...

Most people are familiar with the cramps and irritability preceding an oncoming period. But some women have reported a more severe version of PMS known as the "period flu." Though it's not a ...

Sleep can, at times, be quite elusive. And if you’re a someone who has a monthly cycle (aka a period), you may notice that it’s consistently harder to get quality sleep at certain points over the ...

I'm your host, Nadya Okamoto, co-founder of lifestyle period brand August. I would consider myself very period-positive. But there are plenty of times when my period is not a welcomed guest. And I'm ...

PMS. It’s the three-letter abbreviation that’s known to spark discomfort when it’s that time of the month. Although some of us may not experience symptoms as drastically as others, it’s important to ...

Period flu isn’t an official medical condition, but it’s considered a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Period flu can cause unconventional PMS symptoms, such as nausea, body aches, or ...

If you're dealing with a swarm of uncomfortable PMS symptoms — think headaches, mood swings, and fatigue — you might have wondered if you should skip out on happy hour with your friends in fear of ...

It's not an official medical diagnosis, but rather a form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). More than 90 percent of people who menstruate say they get symptoms like bloating, moodiness, and headaches a ...

While a lot of women don’t report particularly severe PMS, menstrual cycles can cause a tidal wave of hormonal issues for some. Some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects up to 90% of women ...

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Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...