Menstruation

Every year on the 28th of May we mark Menstrual Hygiene Day. Everyone calls it a celebration, but the truth is, unfortunately, far away from this. The Menstrual Hygiene Day…

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The sustainable lifestyle has become one of the most important trends worldwide. And the sustainability movement is driven mainly by women expressing environmental concerns where disposable menstrual products play a…

Show me someone who menstruates, and I’ll show you someone who has woken up to a murder scene beneath the sheets – no horse’s heads involved. Let’s face facts, period…

At that time of the month, many women suffer from menstrual pain – or to give it its medical name, dysmenorrhea (pronounced dis–men–o–ree–a). The pain can be a dull throbbing…

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck. You’ve seen it happen: the collective silence and blushing when a few tampons accidentally fall out…

A recent rumor suggests that menstrual cups cause vaginal prolapse or the condition in which the pelvic floor muscles weaken and internal organs protrude into the vaginal space. But the…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. At Intimina, we’re kind of an authority on period sex. We’re big fans of riding the crimson…

Having the first period is a normal part of growing up and should never be an obstacle for young women in reaching their life goals and ambitions. But still… it…

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck. The short answer? Yes! If you’re old enough to menstruate then you can use a menstrual…