Femspace

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

Do we need more sleep before menstruation?

Do you also have trouble falling asleep before your period, constantly waking up at night, and then lacking energy for life during the day? The relationship between the menstrual cycle and sleep patterns certainly deserves much more attention. Read the article and find out how the menstrual cycle and its hormonal changes can affect your sleep, both positively and negatively.

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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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Why choose organic cotton tampons and pads?

Since women’s mucous membranes can absorb even more chemicals than our skin, frequent contact with these toxins and chemicals can contribute to the development of metabolic changes and lead to related health problems ( 3 ). The average woman will use 11,000 tampons in her lifetime, so the more we can limit our bodies’ exposure to these chemicals, the better ( 4 ).

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