March 04, 2019
Are your worst period symptoms "just normal" or are they signs of bigger problems? We help you understand what a normal period is like and how you can ditch menstrual misery like PMS, cramps, bloating, migraines, and have a normal period that actually doesn't make you feel like you're gonna die.
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February 28, 2019
It's 12am and your period is starting. You search the nightstand for your midol pm and it's not there. Quick, what do you do? Here are five all natural ways to decrease period pain that you can put to work right now to calm even your worst menstrual cramps.
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February 14, 2019
Over 82% of women suffer from PMS and menstrual pain. That's higher than the prevalence of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or obesity. If you've ever asked your doctor about you cramps or PMS, chances are you've heard, "Well, that's just part of a normal period." At Brazen, we've never thought that answer was good enough.
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February 07, 2019
If your period/PMS is so severe that you are experiencing blackouts and migraines, can't get out of bed, and have to miss school or work SOMETHING IS WRONG. These are not normal symptoms of a healthy menstruating woman, they indicate some kind of endocrine disruption that needs your attention! Stopping your period may improve your quality of life for the moment, but it is not going to solve the problem.
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February 05, 2019
Ever feel like you want to eat ALL THE CHOCOLATE followed by ALL THE PASTA before or during your period? Yeah, us too. It's because your main reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) along with serotonin (the happiness hormone) all have a big dip and remain low during your period, while cortisol (the stress hormone) increases.
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February 01, 2019
It may sound a little crazy, but checking out the color of your menstrual blood can be super interesting and empowering. It's not uncommon for your period color to change from month to month, and be all colors of the rainbow from black, blue, brown, rusty, bright red, pink, pale, or even watery or clotty.
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January 29, 2019
We can’t deny that cramps accompanying your period suck. However, as with other symptoms caused by hormonal imbalances, changes in the way you eat can really help to alleviate the pain. Brazen to the rescue! We’ve created a short list of three foods that are going to change the way you deal with your periods.
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January 25, 2019
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that GIFs have the potential to make everything feel more relatable - from awkward moments to quotes from your favorite TV show. With period problems and periods in general already being so common, it only makes sense for period GIFs to be our type of thing.
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January 22, 2019
As if your period didn't suck enough already, acne can really derail your day. Like we’ve talked about before, though, acne can be caused by hormonal imbalances. Changing your diet, even a little, can have huge effects on a number of symptoms, including acne.
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January 17, 2019
If you're looking for PMS ending super foods that can help with common symptoms like bloating, moodiness, cramps, irritability, and digestive issues, this list of common, easy to find foods has got you covered!
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January 11, 2019
By sharing your own period stories, you’re giving women their own chance to relate to you and share a story of their own, creating a cycle of talking about the taboo topic of periods until it’s not taboo anymore.
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