“Getting fitted isn’t a one-time deal for anyone. Getting the perfect letter and number fit does not stop there. You can find the perfect bra, but then you get pregnant, you get your period, you go through menopause, you lose or gain weight.”— Adore Me, adoreme.com
“You ask him to buy you pads and tampons and know he will do it despite his protests.”— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, thoughtcatalog.com
“I can't help that I've got a heavy flow and a wide-set vagina.”— Stefanie Drummond, Bethany Byrd, amazon.com
“Change your pads and tampons regularly so they don’t become a feeding ground for bacteria. Keeping sodden pads near your vagina makes things warm and moist — just the way bacteria loves it. And don’t wear pads when you’re not on your period to catch your usual discharge, because it will just warm ev…”— Emma Kaywin, bustle.com
“Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and vitamin E, which help maintain regular periods, and fight off vaginal irritation and discomfort. Like avocados, nuts and seeds help lubricate the vagina to prevent dryness, and also relieve menstrual cramps.”— Dharam Barrett, iheartintelligence.com
“Like to congratulate Chinese Olympic swimmer Fu Yuanhui for saying she was off her game because of her period. It's natural not taboo.”— Dr. Ruth Westheimer, twitter.com
“Good sex takes good communications and if topic like menstruation is off limits then that makes talking about sex harder, too.”— Dr. Ruth Westheimer, twitter.com
“Go to the bathroom frequently (full bowels and bladder can make cramps feel worse); when you're lying poolside, elevate your legs with a stack of towels or your beach bag, or lie on your stomach and breathe slowly.”— Lexi Petronis, glamour.com
“Menstrual cups are reusable, bendy, bowl-shaped devices that you insert in the same way you would a tampon. The difference? They collect blood instead of absorbing it. You can wear it for up to 12 hours without so much as a leak, so you probably won't have to worry about washing it out and reinserti…”— Lexi Petronis, glamour.com
“Eating nachos and getting teary at a video of a puppy doesn’t exactly make you feel like a sexy, empowered goddess of high self-esteem. One way to ramp things up and remind yourself just how sexy you actually are? Having sex.”— Ellen Scott, metro.co.uk
“He came inside you? Then he’s clearly fine with bodily excretions getting shared. There’s no reason for period blood to be any different.”— Ellen Scott, metro.co.uk
“Try different positions. Lying on your back or side will be less messy than going at it on top.”— Diana Spechler, womenshealthmag.com
“Use a latex condom so that some of the blood that gets on him can be easily rolled off.”— Diana Spechler, womenshealthmag.com
“Date someone who will remind you of how beautiful you are, even when you feel bloated AF.”— Holly Riordan, thoughtcatalog.com
“I mean if there was any justice in the world you wouldn't even have to go to school during your period. You'd just stay home for five days and eat chocolate and cry.”— Andrea Portes, amazon.com
“Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself.”— Roseanne Barr, books.google.com
“Choosing the right products is more important than women tend to think. Instead of picking the prettiest box, consider your body type and daily activities before you decide which product is best for you. Leak protection is one thing every women should consider.”— Catherine Conelly, sheknows.com
“Ginger may alleviate symptoms of the common cold, the flu, headaches, and menstrual pain. Grate a small piece of ginger, add it to hot water, and drink for menstrual cramp relief.”— George Krucik, healthline.com