The Regular

Your go-to guide for periods made easier. From expert advice to real experiences, we cover managing symptoms, understanding your body better, and navigating intimate health with confidence and comfort. All the guidance you need, delivered on the regular.

  1. Read more: Low iron and periods - what you need to know.
    Low iron and periods - what you need to know.

    Low iron and periods - what you need to know.

    Iron deficiency anemia is a common cause of tiredness and fatigue that can also be triggered by blood loss associated with periods. Gynaecologist Dr. Pav tells us more about this easy-to-treat condition...
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  2. Read more: Self care: the best exercises to do whilst on your period.
    Self care: the best exercises to do whilst on your period.

    Self care: the best exercises to do whilst on your period.

    Did you know that exercising during your period can actually help alleviate cramps? Here are our exercise go-to's to help keep the PMS at bay.
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  3. Read more: How to use a menstrual cup (with diagrams!).
    How to use a menstrual cup (with diagrams!).

    How to use a menstrual cup (with diagrams!).

    If you've ever laid eyes/hands on a menstrual cup and thought "how the hell?!", then this one's for you. Practice makes perfect (and also for more conscious living).

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  4. Read more: Your menstrual cup questions, answered.
    Your menstrual cup questions, answered.

    Your menstrual cup questions, answered.

    For Cup newbies, menstrual cups might seem a little daunting at first, but stress less - this handy lil' guide will have you sorted in no time.

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  5. Read more: Do pads and tampons expire? Is organic better? We answer your most FAQs...
    Do pads and tampons expire? Is organic better? We answer your most FAQs...

    Do pads and tampons expire? Is organic better? We answer your most FAQs...

    How should I store them? Can I swim in a pad? We answer your most FAQs about pads and tampons including these, and more...
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  6. Read more: Reasons why your menstrual cup is leaking (and how to fix it!).
    Reasons why your menstrual cup is leaking (and how to fix it!).

    Reasons why your menstrual cup is leaking (and how to fix it!).

    Leaks are super common, particularly if you're new to using cups. Here's why your menstrual cup might be leaking - and what to do about it...
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  7. Read more: What Is Spotting? A guide to all your spotting questions.
    What Is Spotting? A guide to all your spotting questions.

    What Is Spotting? A guide to all your spotting questions.

    In between, just before, or just after your period... during pregnancy, after sex and even sometimes when you least expect it!

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  8. Read more: 7 reasons why your period has gone awol.
    7 reasons why your period has gone awol.

    7 reasons why your period has gone awol.

    For many of us, our menstrual cycle typically lasts around 28 days; for some it may be shorter, or longer. Sometimes, it goes completely AWOL. Here's why.

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  9. Read more: The best foods to eat during your period (and those best to avoid).
    The best foods to eat during your period (and those best to avoid).

    The best foods to eat during your period (and those best to avoid).

    Being mindful of what you do and don't feed your body during your period can work wonders for PMS symptoms and period pain. Here are our tried-and-tested top tips.

     

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  10. Read more: Free bleeding - yes or no?
    Free bleeding - yes or no?

    Free bleeding - yes or no?

    Would you experience your period without any 'blockers' like pads or tampons? 85% of you said “no” and only 15% said “yes” – we asked “why?” Here are your verdicts.

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  11. Read more: Not ovary acting - the (painful) tale of a ruptured ovarian cyst.
    Not ovary acting - the (painful) tale of a ruptured ovarian cyst.

    Not ovary acting - the (painful) tale of a ruptured ovarian cyst.

    Ovarian cysts are more common than we think, but for many women like Moxie Founder Mia Klitsas, she never even knew they were a 'thing' - until she unexpectedly experienced one for herself.

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