How Hormones Change Postpartum
So many emotions come to mind when we think of having a baby: love, joy, pain, fatigue, excitement, stress, and relief. The dichotomy between the highs and lows of childbirth and postpartum life al...
Did you know that in Switzerland you can get a pregnancy test in the vending machines at pretty much every train station? It’s a little, purple and white box, in between the snickers and the tic ta...
How Does Stress Impact My Menstrual Cycle?
Stress can appear in all manner of ways, be it from work, personal relationships, or juggling too many responsibilities. Although a little added pressure may help you meet that deadline, stress can...
The things we’ve missed in Sex Ed classes
What comes to your mind when you hear about Sex Ed? Images of yourself giggling with classmates in the back of the room? Your teacher awkwardly demonstrating how to use condoms on a banana? Or, do ...
Hormonal changes during pregnancy
The human body is made up of almost a hundred hormones. Each of them has its own unique function (1). As you might have guessed, during pregnancy, the body undergoes important hormonal changes. A f...
The menstrual cycle is a valuable, yet understated, indication of a woman’s overall health. It is even considered to be a “vital sign” by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, meaning...
Amongst the sea of menstrual cycle conversations is an island filled with questions about the different levels of pain linked to the female reproductive organs. For some, ovulation pain can be a mo...
Have you ever heard of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD for short? It’s understood that PMDD affects 5-8% of women (1) of reproductive age worldwide yet it’s commonly left undiagnosed or di...
“You will end up getting pregnant, you know? Grow up! Be responsible!” I remember shouting at one of my sisters about a decade back. How could the same person be sitting here, a decade later, even...
My Bumpy Ride Managing Uterine Fibroids
Did you know that uterine fibroids affect up to 80% of women? These are non-cancerous, smooth muscle tumors that grow either on, above, or outside of the uterus. They can exist without showing any ...
Hormones, saliva & menstrual cycles
What is saliva and what are its functions? Saliva is a fluid produced in your mouth and is involved in all sorts of important functions, from moistening food so that it’s easier to chew and swallow...
How to Master Self-Care and Turn It Into a Habit?
When the world is shaking, finding stability within yourself can help you overcome difficult times. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed the world down, making everyone turn to themselves. Although dauntin...
What influence do our hormones have? Progesterone and Estrogen are the two main sex hormones that influence biological processes in the female body. Firstly, they are vitally important to reproduct...
How Does Progesterone Affect Mental Health?
There are two main sexual hormones which help with managing reproductive function in women: progesterone and estrogen. In this article, we’ll be diving deeper to learn more about progesterone. Wh...
Getting to know a stranger: cervical mucus and more The idea of finding and feeling my cervix had never even crossed my mind until a year ago when I found myself standing with one leg up on the toi...
“The pill cannot be the solution to all my problems”
Today, Morgane shares with us her reflections about 15 years taking hormonal birth control and some of the signs she experienced. Teenage time and adult life under birth control I often hear that ...
The Wonders of Our Cervical Fluid
Every single day of a woman’s menstrual cycle is another excuse to look and see how her body is changing in response to the hormones produced and fluids being released. Alongside having a period...
How Breast Cancer Led to Life’s Purpose
At 49 years old, Roberta Lombardi was giving herself a breast examination when she found a small hard lump. Over the course of 14 months, Roberta went from being diagnosed with triple -positive bre...
Medical Racism - Decolonising Healthcare
The racism that exists globally within healthcare systems and the medical sphere is rife. By definition, racism refers to the belief that one race is superior to another - but this broadens to inc...
Celebrating your sexual health
This September sees a global awareness for sexual health advocacy. Around the world, people are celebrating the uniqueness of sexuality and sharing information about how to keep our sex lives in ti...
Detecting ovulation with my hormones or my temperature (BBT)?
What does my temperature have to do with my menstrual cycle? At the beginning of the 20th century, Dutch gynaecologist Theodoor Hendrik van de Velde first described the relationship between basal b...
Do you know when your last period was? Or how long it lasted? And how it felt compared to the period before? Perhaps not, but you are definitely not alone. Understanding your menstrual cycle can ...
Many people turn to exercise as a way to better their health. Yet, without considering the menstrual cycle, it may be much harder for individuals to achieve their health goals. At the same time, ha...
When was the last time you had a good flirt? Do you remember that day when everyone looked a little more attractive? How about the newfound sexiness you felt moving through your body? These experie...
