Lo entendemos. Los períodos pueden apestar. Sangrado abundante, calambres dolorosos, dolores de espalda, dolores de cabeza y más síntomas son algunos de los que generalmente acompañan los períodos. ¿Pero puede detener su período una vez que ya está en marcha? Lo investigamos por ti.

We get it. Periods can suck. Heavy bleeding, painful cramps, backaches, headaches and then some typically accompany periods. But are you able to stop your period once it’s already going? We looked into it for you.

Why exactly does this happen every 23-30 days? Let’s discuss.

50 shades of period blood? Yeah, kinda. Before you stress, read up on what the color of your blood could mean.

Way lighter flow than normal? Let’s talk about why that could be the case.

So, what comes first: bleeding, or ovulation? Let’s dive in, shall we?

Both trans and menstrual healthcare are often ignored and inaccessible, so this kind of improvement matters.

Is it ok to have sex on your period? It sure is! So if you want to, go for it. Read on for tips on comfort, pleasure, and mess management.