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Sansa’s First Period (Game of Thrones)
Watch the clip below to see Sansa Stark getting her first period on the Game of Thrones fantasy/drama TV series. The event is traumatic for Sansa because it means that she will now be forced to marry someone she hates … Continue reading
Why Do Humans Menstruate?
All female placental mammals have a uterus lining (“endometrium”) that builds up when the animal is fertile. If the egg is not fertilized, most mammals reabsorb this lining into their uterus (“covert menstruation”), however a few mammals, including humans, shed this lining … Continue reading
Can People tell when a Woman is Ovulating?
Humans have “concealed ovulation”. Concealed ovulation is the lack of any perceptible change in an adult female (for instance, a change in appearance or scent) when she is “in heat” and near ovulation.
Light Spotting a Few Days Before Period
Over the last six months I’ve started to experience light spotting a couple of days before each period begins. The spotting is very light and is usually a brownish colour (or sometimes red).
New Yuuki Menstrual Cup
I bought my first menstrual cup almost four years ago – a small soft Yuuki menstrual cup – and it’s been fantastic (see my review here). As you can see that cup has become very stained! I don’t mind the stains at all, however if … Continue reading
An Ode to Period Cramps!
The video below is a hilarious (and oh-too-true) song about menstrual pain! It is a parody of The Cranberries “Zombie” song. Lyrics are below the video for you to sing along
Is it Safe to Swim with Dolphins while Menstruating?
I’ve heard that dolphins can tell when a woman is pregnant (sometimes even before she knows herself), and start acting strangely around her. I wanted to know if dolphins acted any differently around menstruating women as well. Unfortunately not much seems to … Continue reading