{"id":22067,"date":"2024-07-25T07:33:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T05:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=22067"},"modified":"2024-07-25T07:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T05:35:06","slug":"what-sheds-during-menstruation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/what-sheds-during-menstruation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Sheds During Menstruation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though almost half of the population experiences them for a good chunk of their lives, periods are widely misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is in large part thanks to a lack of research and <\/span>education<\/span><\/a> about the female body. At Intimina, we\u2019re here to change that \u2013 one question at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re getting into the nitty gritty of reproductive health \u2013 which brings us to the topic at hand. What actually comes out of the body during menstruation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n

Periods 101<\/h2>\n

Menstruation is the act of having your period. Whether you just had your first period or have had it for years, a lot of people are still unclear about what\u2019s happening in their bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you relate to this, it\u2019s not your fault! It\u2019s hard to find clear information about menstruation and reproductive health education in schools doesn\u2019t always answer the many questions we have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Exactly Is a Period?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your period is the typically monthly shedding of blood and tissues from your uterus, which comes out of your vagina. This is just one part of the menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your menstrual cycle actually lasts the whole month and includes everything from ovulation to your period. Here\u2019s a brief overview of it:<\/span><\/p>\n