Dealing with periods in the workforce: How to manage them while being positive
It’s a constant battle women in the workforce deal with: how will I maintain being on my period while at work? Being on your period while doing tasks can be difficult, especially with the cramps and heavy flows that can come along. But don’t stress, PHP has your back and some tips on how to […]
Inside Out: Menstrual Cycle Edition
The menstrual cycle is a monthly process in a woman’s body. It prepares for pregnancy and has four main phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Knowing these phases can help you understand how they affect your mood and body. Let’s break it down. 1. Menstrual Phase: Time to Rest The menstrual phase starts on the […]
A Silent Struggle: How Prisons Fail to Provide Basic Necessities
Across the United States, there are almost 200,000 women incarcerated in women’s prisons and jails. With 90% of this population under the age of 55, menstruation is a monthly reality for many of these women, which comes with additional challenges when behind bars. Limited access to pads and tampons forces many women to ration their […]
Why period apps are more than what you think they are
Making sure that you accurately mark the calendar to see when your next cycle can be a difficult task, so many decide to download period-tracking apps. Apps like Flo and Clue allow for users to track their period symptoms and personal data to keep users informed about what is happening within their bodies. These apps […]
The Science of Periods: Why you want Ice Cream and Chocolate on your Cycle
Ever found yourself reaching for a chocolate bar or a bag of salty chips right before your period and wondered, “Why do I crave these so much?” You’re not alone. Many menstruating individuals experience specific food cravings during their menstrual cycle. Let’s dive into the science behind these cravings and explore ways to manage them […]
The Science Behind Menstrual Cramps — and What Helps
Why does something as natural as your period come with so much pain? For many women that menstruate, period cramps are a monthly struggle, as around 80% of women experience period pain at some point in their lives. This pain can range from mild to severe and can occur from the teenage years through menopause. […]
How Menstruation Affects Your Iron Levels
As women lose blood during their monthly cycle, their bodies also lose iron. When the iron in a woman’s diet isn’t enough to make up for the amount of iron lost, the body’s iron supply depletes. This can lead to iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Anemia is a condition caused by a deficiency of […]
Syncing & Spa-ing: Self-Care Guide for your Cycle
Your body goes through different changes each month. Lining up your self-care with these changes can feel like having your own spa. Cycle syncing lets you change your relaxation, skincare, and wellness routines to match the four parts of your cycle: period, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Think of it as a natural self-care plan that […]
Test Post for WordPress
This is a sample post created to test the basic formatting features of the WordPress CMS. Subheading Level 2 You can use bold text, italic text, and combine both styles. Bullet list item #1 Item with bold emphasis And a link: official WordPress site Step one Step two Step three This content is only for […]
Test Post for WordPress
This is a sample post created to test the basic formatting features of the WordPress CMS. Subheading Level 2 You can use bold text, italic text, and combine both styles. Bullet list item #1 Item with bold emphasis And a link: official WordPress site Step one Step two Step three This content is only for […]