Irregularities in a woman’s menstrual cycle are quite common and approximately 30% of women in India say they experience delayed or irregular periods. Every woman’s cycle is unique to her, and even for her it is different from any other cycle she has had or will ever have. On average, a normal period occurs once every 21-35 days and may last 2-7 days, and blood loss is approximately 5-80 mL per cycle. In some cases, however, women tend to get…
When it comes to periods, every woman has a different story to tell. The same is for period pain or cramps. While some of us like to cuddle up in bed, some of us like to munch on our favourite chocolates, some of like…
November is here A new month Full of festivities Celebrations and cheer! Bright dupattas, sweets galore And homes beautifully lit; If it’s that time of the month An extra piece, we’ll sneakily admit! Card games, dance, music And meals with loved ones – Not…
We take it seriously when you tell us something. So when we heard the women in our community talk about period pain, we realised that we had to do something about it. We came up with Cramp Comfort, a self-heating patch that hugs your…
Period cramps annoy all of us for one reason – it pauses our day. Every woman experiences it and, keeping that in mind, we tried to find a solution that can ease things out. After talking to our community members and discussing with our…
Every woman experiences a cycle that is unique to her body and her period pain depends on it. It is estimated that close to 70% women in India experience period pain that can cause tiredness and discomfort. This kind of fatigue can keep us…
Are you reading this while hunched over your desk? Or are you sprawled on your sofa taking a reading break? Or are you… on the pot? Wherever you are, welcome to a new month at Nua, with an extra virtual hug for those who…
My 15-year-old self was easily annoyed. Cloudy days, sugarless coffee, noisy neighbourhoods, extended classes, and irregular periods – anything was enough to ruffle her mind. She was especially concerned if she felt blood trickling down her legs just when she was about to get…
Period pain is a common thing experienced by nearly all women. In our community of over 1 lakh women, we have come across stories about how most women prefer heat therapy to relieve period pain. But what causes period pain? Period pain is a…
My best friend in school had a habit. She would often wait outside the classroom, and right when the teacher called out my name, she imitated my voice and yelled out, “Present, Ma’am!”. Of course, the teacher always found out and then punished both…