Period Changes Throughout Womanhood
Your period is probably not your favorite monthly event—especially when it gets all weird on you. One month it's late, the next it's early; you're used to a flow lasting...
Menopause Acne: Why It Happens & How to Treat It
Many women look to menopause as the long-awaited day they will no longer have their periods. After all, most women will have their periods for forty years of their lives;...
Dry Skin Before Period: Why Your Skin Feels Different and How to Care for It
Updated March 17, 2026 Fluctuations in hydration and oil can leave your skin feeling drier or more congested at different times, which is why you might notice a less...
Periods and Acne: Are They Correlated?
You just got your skin under control and put your favorite spot correcting concealer back in the depths of your beauty bag when BOOM, you wake up to the fresh...
Period Insomnia: Everything You Need to Know
No matter how emotionally stable you may be, losing sleep can turn you into a heap of big emotions, not to mention you’ll feel tired, unhealthy, and irritable. While it’s...
5 Important Things You Should Avoid During Periods
Your period can be a week you dread or just a week you focus on doing a little more in terms of self-care. The difference between having a great period...
What To Know About Vaginal Bleeding After Sex
Vaginal bleeding is something we all experience at least once a month unless you haven’t had your period yet or have reached the age of menopause. If you’re experiencing vaginal...
Period Farts: Why You Feel Gassy Before & During Your Period
Been noticing that you feel gassy before your period? Find out what causes period farts, why they smell so bad, and how you can deal with them.
Birth Control & Vaginal Dryness: Everything You Need To Know
Know what can rob you of an otherwise amazing orgasm? Vaginal dryness. If you experience it, you may have started not enjoying sex, avoiding it, and wondering what’s wrong with...
5 Period and Skin Tips That Will Change Your Life
When someone says something will “change your life,” let’s be honest, it’s often a bit of an exaggeration. But, every so often, you will stumble upon tips and tricks that...
Do Essential Oils Help With Menstrual Cramps?
Your favorite essential oils fill your space with calming vibes or help you get motivated to get work done. No matter what kind of energy you need, essential oils set...
What Does Stringy Period Blood Mean?
Having a period is an amazing way your body stays healthy, clears your uterus and vagina of unwanted materials, and prepares your body to get pregnant if you want to...
Rael Talk: Period Beauty
Do you look and feel different during your period? We're here to tell you that it’s totally normal, and there are ways to prepare for different stages of your period!...
Can Having Sex Make Your Period Start Earlier?
There's many factors that contribute to your period starting, but is sex one of them? Find out if sex can make your period start early and how to prepare.
What Causes Period Flu? Symptoms & Treatments
Updated 4/25/2025 By now, we all know that having our periods is a good thing. It tells us our bodies are functioning properly and keeps us healthy. We’re way past...
How To Have Mess-Free Sex During Your Period
At Rael, we think it’s time to normalize things that are, well, normal. One of those things is having sex when you’re on your period. Period sex isn't as taboo...