Period care

Cramps, products, flow and comfort. 16 articles, 2 short courses, sources listed on every one.

In short: Period care covers the practical side of bleeding: what helps cramps, how heavy is too heavy, whether clots are normal, which products suit you, and sleeping, exercising and having sex on your period. Every article ends with when to see a GP, based on NHS and NICE guidance.

Start with a course

8 reads, 33 minutesPeriod pain and heavy periodsEase cramps, tell normal flow from heavy, and know exactly when to talk to a GP and what to say.6 reads, 24 minutesYour period toolkitPick the products that suit you, use them with confidence, and handle leaks, nights and workouts.

The basics

Period products, comparedPads, tampons, cups, discs and pants: the honest rundown.5 min read Using tampons, cups and discsFirst-time tips, how long to leave them in, and what to do if things go wrong.4 min read Cramp relief that actually worksEvidence-backed ways to calm a cranky uterus.5 min read Period blood colour: what is normal?Bright red, dark brown, pink or watery: what the shades usually mean.3 min read Period poverty and greener periodsAccess, cost, and kinder-to-the-ocean options.4 min read Sex on your periodTotally okay if you both want to. A few things to know.4 min read Exercising on your periodYes you can. Here is how to make it feel good.4 min read Sleeping well on your periodFewer leaks, fewer cramps, more zzz.4 min read Leaks happen: a no-panic guideHow to prevent them, and what to do when they happen anyway.3 min read Period poos: yes, they are a thingWhy your bowels get involved, and what helps.3 min read Period clots: normal or not?What those jelly-like bits mean.3 min read Period cramps but no period: common causesWhy you might feel period-like pain without bleeding, and when it matters.5 min read Period lasting longer than 7 days: what to knowHow long is too long, common causes, and what a GP will ask.4 min read

Deep dives

Heavy periods: what counts and what helpsIf you are double-padding and planning life around your flow, read this.5 min read · Deep dive Iron, periods and feeling wiped outWhen tiredness is more than just a late night.5 min read · Deep dive Menstrual migrainesWhy headaches love your period, and how to fight back.5 min read · Deep dive

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