We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd Nancy Redd is Wirecutter’s health and grooming writer. Her latest ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages ...

Some things a woman just doesn't forget -- like her first period. Guys no doubt have their own indelible coming-of-age memories, but for women, the arrival of menarche stands out, and not always in a ...

I can vividly remember the day I got my first period. I was 15, it was summertime, and, of course, I was wearing a pair of crisp white jeans when I felt that throbbing flow. Too ashamed to disturb my ...

Everyone remembers where they were when they got their first period. It might have been emotional or uncomfortable, embarrassing or just another day when something new happened. How you felt was ...

Self-care is not just all about pampering and serums; it is about listening to your body (especially when it's needed most, like during your period). Young women in particular have a lot to manage ...

A period, also known as the menstrual cycle, is experienced by women typically every 24 to 38 days. And while it’s normal to go through it, the cramps and the discomfort can be difficult to manage.