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 ...

I remember the shock of getting my first period, and my mom reassuring me at the time by telling me that pretty much every woman you see walking down the street experiences periods, too. But, being ...

But here's the thing: these stories shouldn't be considered embarrassing, haunting, or taboo. The only reason why they might be is because of how society (at least in America) has told women what they ...

Menstruation is a natural part of growing up, yet the first experience often comes with a mix of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Actor Kangana Ranaut, in an August 14 interview with Hauterrfly, shared ...

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 ...

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...