Brown Period Blood: What It Means and Is It Normal?
It happens to everyone; you change your period care product only to discover a very unsettling color of period blood. Brown period blood can make you wonder what’s going on...
Can you Get Pregnant on Your Period?
Whether you’re attempting to get pregnant or attempting not to, knowing the times of the month when you’re most likely to conceive can be incredibly important. If we’re honest, many...
Orange Period Blood: What It Means and Is It Normal?
You weren’t expecting to see such an unusual period blood color, so naturally, you wonder if orange period blood means you’re sick. You’ve probably woken up one morning to change...
Using a Heating Pad for Cramps: Everything You Need to Know
Should you use a heating pad for cramps? Discover the best ways to find period pain relief and how to prevent it in the future.
Menstrual Cycle Guide: How to Honor Each Phase of Your Cycle Holistically
Your menstrual cycle involves much more than just your period. In fact, it comprises four different phases, each bringing with it fun (and sometimes not-so-fun) hormonal changes and symptoms. If...
How to Check Your Breasts For Lumps
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in American women. One in eight women in the United States will develop...
Incontinence Is More Common Than You Think—Here's What You Need to Know
We talk about taboo topics a lot here at Rael. From how to remove period stains off your bedsheets (it happens to all of us) to how to take care...
How Hormones Affect Women’s Oral Health and What to Do About It
From puberty and menstruation to pregnancy and menopause, the hormonal changes that a woman undergoes throughout her life significantly impacts her oral health. And given the strong link between oral...
3 Easy Ways to Track Your Period & Why It’s Important
The simple habit of tracking your period can provide tons of benefits, and we’re not just talking about knowing exactly what day Aunt Flo will pay a visit. Although that...
Setting the Record Straight on Tampon Myths
Whether you’re experiencing your very first ever period (congrats!) or you’ve gone through many, many menstrual cycles, there are lots of tampon myths and misconceptions out there that can leave...
How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Skin
It’s safe to say that we all want beautiful, glowing skin year-round. However, sometimes (read: every single month) your menstrual cycle has other plans. The four different stages of your...
What is Endometriosis and How to Detect It?
PMS, menstrual cramps, sore breasts, and hormonal breakouts are just some of the not-so-fun things women have to deal with every month. For women with endometriosis, however, the struggle is...
6 Things That Happen After Giving Birth
Your body goes through so many changes during pregnancy, which makes perfect sense. You’re creating a little human after all! But, the changes don’t stop after you’ve welcomed your beautiful...
What You Need to Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is one of those scary things you hear about but many people don’t know what it is or how to protect themselves from it. Although it is...
Breast Pain During Period: 6 Ways to Take Care of Your Boobs
Ah, sore breasts. One of the many not-so-fun side effects of being on your period. While having super sensitive and tender boobs is totally normal during that time of the...
Does the Moon Affect Your Period?
Before technology, women relied on the moon to predict menstrual cycles. But how are they synchronized exactly?