Femspace

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

How does hormonal contraception work?

There are countless ways to effectively protect yourself from pregnancy on the market, and hormonal contraception is one of the most popular methods. But how does it actually prevent pregnancy and how does it affect your menstrual cycle? Read on to find out how this method works and what you can expect.

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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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Symptothermal method: natural conception planning

Tracking and recording your menstrual cycle is much more than just a way to predict your next period, it is also a source of valuable information about your body, health and fertility. Find out in this article how to identify your cycle using the symptothermal method and how to use this information for natural conception planning.

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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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7 Surprising Ways Your Body Changes During Your Cycle

During the menstrual cycle, the female body undergoes many internal and external changes, many of which are primarily due to fluctuating reproductive hormones that prepare the body for the possibility of fertilization and subsequent pregnancy. In this article, we'll look at the changes you may notice in yourself during the month, but which you may not have noticed before, or perhaps you may not have associated with reproductive hormones at all! Physical appearance Do you sometimes feel like you look completely different than you did a few days ago, and you blame it on your expected period? You're not far from the truth, the phase of your cycle and specifically the hormones that control your period do indeed change your...

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