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 away from doing the things that we want to do . Even if that is something as tiny as making ourselves a warm bowl of soup. After speaking to over 1 lakh women in our community,…
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…
“PCOD”; you’ve possibly heard the abbreviation being used quite frequently. While we know that it is a disorder associated with menstruation, we don’t realise how common it is. More often than not, PCOD/PCOS goes undetected for a long period of time due to a…
Periods can be tough. Whether it is enduring the emotionally heavy symptoms or dealing with painful cramps, bloating and a moody vaginal health, one cannot ignore the fact that there are so many dilemmas and problems that we shy away from discussing with our…
Right from a school-going teenager to someone who has witnessed many moons of it, let us admit it, periods can be a difficult time for everyone. And to top it all, if this is your first period, then this read is just meant for…
“I have my period, I plan to stay at home”. “Nah, you guys carry on. I am going to stay put. I have my period”. “Oh Bahamas! Sounds fantastic. What are the dates again? Let me quickly make sure, it’s not that time of…
Comfort foods are the best way to explain the relation between food and happiness. Why does the thought of a steaming mug of coffee and a plate of fritters bring a smile to your face when it is raining? Is it just because they…
Work days during your period can be tough. Are you one those people who hopes that your period would start on a weekend, so you can have a productive weekday? You’re not alone in thinking that menstruation affects productivity. Cramps, heavy flow days, pimples,…
Right, so in the journey of a uterus, there are two important milestones – Menarche (pronounced like ‘anarchy’ for some reason) and Menopause (pronounced ‘hot flashes’, ‘mood swings’ and ‘general misery’ for obvious reasons). The meaning of menarche is the beginning of the reproductive…
The term PMS refers to the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur on days preceding the menstrual cycle. As if the worrisome days of menstruation weren’t enough they are preceded by Premenstrual Syndrome. While PMS is a useful reminder to stack up the…