Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

Can traveling affect your period?

But when you travel, your overall daily routine is likely to be different in many ways than it is on a normal day. You might cut back on your exercise, naturally want to sample local specialties, drink more drinks, stay up longer, etc. All of this can have a greater or lesser impact on your hormones and menstrual cycle. You may encounter the following scenarios:

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10 things I wish I knew before my first period

Do you still remember your first period? Maybe you are one of those women for whom it was not exactly the most pleasant experience in life. So many questions that you will only get answers to over the years and experience. Therefore, together with our Instagram followers, we have put together 10 things we wish we knew before our first period came.

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What is vaginal discharge and how does it change during the cycle?

Vaginal discharge can sometimes surprise a woman, whether it's its presence, amount, or texture and color. However, its presence is as natural as saliva. Regularly recording your discharge can give you useful information about your body, menstrual cycle, or fertile period. Find out what vaginal discharge actually is in this article.

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4 benefits of organic cotton menstrual pads

Menstrual aids are used by almost every woman throughout her reproductive years. You can already find many options on the market today, such as classic pads or tampons, cups or menstrual panties. However, not every woman is satisfied with relatively new alternative products and menstrual aids commonly available in drugstores have a number of disadvantages. And that is why we have come up with pads and tampons that can really suit all women , as they are made of pure organic cotton and do not contain unnecessary chemicals or plastics.

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Why does hormonal imbalance occur?

When the body is frequently exposed to sugar or simple forms of carbohydrates, it leads to the constant release of insulin, which does not bode well for other hormones. Among other things, insulin acts on the ovaries, increasing testosterone production , which is a typical feature of women with PCOS. In turn, this leads to lower levels of the protein SHBG, which binds excess estrogen and testosterone in the blood. This can lead to estrogen dominance or excess testosterone in women. ( 5 )

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