If you have ever had to race to the bathroom at the start of your menstrual cycle, then you have likely experienced period poops. Period poops or bowel movement changes during your period are common.

Sex during your period is safe, but whether you choose to have it depends on personal comfort. Some people feel uneasy about it, while others find it enhances intimacy and relieves menstrual cramps.

Finding a swimsuit you like is hard enough. But finding one when you’re on your period? Talk about tough stuff. Whether you use tampons, menstrual cups or pads, if you are wearing a traditional ...

He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Period poops are changes in your bowel movements or stool that happen just before or during menstruation.

There are several ways to tell when a period is due. Many people experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms before their period starts, known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), as their ...

Brown discharge before a period could be implantation bleeding, which indicates pregnancy, or it may be due to perimenopause. In some cases, brown discharge may indicate an underlying condition.

As part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), people who menstruate may experience period fatigue as one of their physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Period symptoms can range from dizziness or ...

Period pain can affect your daily routine, especially if the cramps are severe. Say goodbye to pain in the abdomen area by learning how to reduce period cramps. View All Images Suffering from ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs — those flexible ...

Shannon M. Bauer is a New York-based beauty and wellness reporter and currently is the Associate Editorial Director at InStyle. She is also a certified makeup artist. When not on the hunt for her ...