Sleep can, at times, be quite elusive. And if you’re a someone who has a monthly cycle (aka a period), you may notice that it’s consistently harder to get quality sleep at certain points over the ...

In many cases, bloating may actually be linked to subtle digestive disruptions that go unnoticed. Constipation disguised as ...

There's any number of reasons why I might be feeling off right now: Stressed about a deadline. Somebody hurt my feelings. The chemical imbalance in my brain. All of the above?! Or maybe it's PMS. As a ...

PMS. It’s the three-letter abbreviation that’s known to spark discomfort when it’s that time of the month. Although some of us may not experience symptoms as drastically as others, it’s important to ...

If your period wasn't already annoying enough, the days (or weeks) leading up to it can be even worse. Mercey Livingston CNET Contributor Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and ...

It’s the new normal: children, particularly Black children, are getting their periods earlier than ever, at ages 10, 9, and even 8. That means dealing with difficult PMS symptoms at a younger age than ...

I'm your host, Nadya Okamoto, co-founder of lifestyle period brand August. I would consider myself very period-positive. But there are plenty of times when my period is not a welcomed guest. And I'm ...

If you're dealing with a swarm of uncomfortable PMS symptoms — think headaches, mood swings, and fatigue — you might have wondered if you should skip out on happy hour with your friends in fear of ...

Period flu isn’t an official medical condition, but it’s considered a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Period flu can cause unconventional PMS symptoms, such as nausea, body aches, or ...

Kirsten Karchmer wants women to know that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is not normal. It’s all a problem, she says: cramps, fatigue, mood swings, bloating, food cravings, acne. Maybe even a sickness.

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...