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From the ovaries, outward, all about female-focused health and medicine.
Blindsided by PMDD
Hello my lovely PMDD community. Forgive me for not having written anything new in ages and probably at a very unfortunate time for many as we have all been doing our best to cope not only with the wretched PMDD but also with the total destruction of our world as we knew it. I sincerely hope you are all keeping it together...or if falling apart, loving yourself through it. Who could foresee the shitstorm in which we currently find ourselves?
By Cheeky Minx4 years ago in Viva
"Just Relax" Doesn't Work
I've gone to the doctors many a times gotten enough tests to not want to go to the doctors anymore. About a year ago I was officially diagnosed with PCOS. Don't get me wrong it was nice to finally know what was going on with my body and know somewhat what I have to do to control it but there isn't an official manual on how to navigate it all.
By Renee Vasquez4 years ago in Viva
7 Benefits of the menstrual cup
If you have not tried it yet, or maybe have not heard of the benefits of the menstrual cup, this post interests you. Whoever uses it, knows it's a change for the better in female life. The period is something that we have to live with and the menstrual cup makes it easier, hygienic and comfortable.
By Astarothkuu4 years ago in Viva
Why Women Should Switch To Organic Menstrual Hygiene?
No, today is not International Menstrual Hygiene Day. Then why am I talking about menstrual hygiene? Because our menstruation cycle doesn't visit us once or twice a year but sticks with us 24-7, like that annoying high school friend. This makes it an essential topic that needs constant attention. From our dietary habits to our stress levels, everything about us affects our cycle, even the things we use for our hygiene down there.
By Ahana Says!4 years ago in Viva
What Nobody Told Me About Having Sex for the First Time
Something is definitely wrong with me, I thought to myself all through what seemed like the longest night ever. My mind was still racing when the sound of the adhan pierced through the window blinds, interrupting my thoughts. As the call to prayer filled the room, I looked to my left to find my husband also awake, staring into nothing. My stomach churned with embarrassment. What had just happened? I had so many questions, all waiting to be answered by whomever I could summon the courage to talk to. Without saying anything, my husband moved closer and placed my head on his chest as if to comfort me and tell me everything would be fine.
By ravifcboult4 years ago in Viva
How I went from hardly any periods to having normal periods
So through out my period having life I never had a normal period like ever. I could possibly go a year with only having one or two periods. It would change sometimes but not much. I was told two different things as to why this was. One of them was that I was just not producing enough hormones to have a full blown period. That made sense to me because I know a lot of people who are heavier that don't produce a lot of hormones. I was always heavier my whole life.
By Lena Bailey4 years ago in Viva
#METOO
I want to start this out by saying, that this is my story. It was my biggest kept secret. I hid the truth of what really happened that night, because for a long time- I wasn't even sure it constituted as assault I suffered for months and pushed down, bottled up and allowed my attack to remain a silent joy stealer in my life. Even now, I still have flash backs, And I question it all the time.
By Miquela Wallace4 years ago in Viva