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Menstrual Health in Space: Lunette Cups in Groundbreaking Research Published in Nature
Menstrual Health in Space: Lunette Cups in Groundbreaking Research Published in Nature
For decades, menstruation was treated as a logistical problem in spaceflight. Early NASA engineers famously asked Sally Ride if 100 tampons would be enough for her seven‑day mission in 1983... Lire plus...
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Wellbeing isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation that allows us to show up in our lives with energy, clarity, and compassion. Yet for many women, the idea of “self‑care” can... Lire plus...
Finding Balance in Everyday Life
Finding Balance in Everyday Life
Balance. Everyone talks about it, but what does it really mean? For many of us, life feels like a constant race: deadlines, responsibilities, social expectations, and the endless stream of... Lire plus...
10 Small Habits for Peace of Mind at Year’s End
10 Small Habits for Peace of Mind at Year’s End
The end of the year often feels like a whirlwind. Holidays, deadlines, social gatherings, and the constant buzz about “new year, new me” can leave us drained. It’s easy to... Lire plus...
Switching from Tampons to Menstrual Cups. What You Need to Know
Switching from Tampons to Menstrual Cups. What You Need to Know
Before I discovered period cups, I used tampons for years, mostly because they were familiar and easy to find. But once I tried a cup, I realized how much more... Lire plus...
Estrogen & Anxiety: How hormones shape women’s mental health?
Estrogen & Anxiety: How hormones shape women’s mental health?
Millions of women across the globe experience anxiety that seems to come and go with no clear cause - but the answer may lie in your hormones. Estrogen, a key reproductive... Lire plus...
Menstrual cycle and Depression: How hormones shape mental health?
Menstrual cycle and Depression: How hormones shape mental health?
Depression affects over 300 million people globally, and women are nearly twice as likely to experience it as men. One major reason? Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, which can... Lire plus...
Teen mental health in focus: Supporting emotional wellbeing during adolescence
Teen mental health in focus: Supporting emotional wellbeing during adolescence
October 10 is World Mental Health Day - a vital moment to talk about teen mental health. Learn how puberty, PMS, anxiety, and social pressure affect adolescents, and discover expert-backed... Lire plus...
Autumn immunity: How to strengthen your health during seasonal changes?
Autumn immunity: How to strengthen your health during seasonal changes?
Discover how puberty affects the immune system and learn practical tips to boost immunity in autumn through sleep, nutrition, and movement. Backed by science and expert advice. Lire plus...
October & women's health: Why regular gynecological checkups matter?
October & women's health: Why regular gynecological checkups matter?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Discover why regular gynecological visits and early education are essential for teens and young women. Learn how early detection saves lives.  Lire plus...
Puberty: your body’s way of growing up. What to expect and how to feel okay about it?
Puberty: your body’s way of growing up. What to expect and how to feel okay about it?
Puberty isn’t a problem to fix - it’s a powerful process. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, we’re growing up now.” And while some people find it exciting, for... Lire plus...
Can stress affect your period? Understanding the link between mental health and menstrual cycles
Can stress affect your period? Understanding the link between mental health and menstrual cycles
Stress isn’t just a mental burden - it’s a full-body experience. When your brain perceives stress, it activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, triggering the release of cortisol, the body’s primary... Lire plus...