During the phase that follows ovulation and precedes the period (called the luteal phase), many women have reported having sleep troubles, from insomnia, to frequently waking, to nightmares. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “this is especially common in women who have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe type of …
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“Sometimes when there are sugar cravings, it’s often because someone is hungry, so starting with protein can be helpful,” she explains. Research shows that protein helps to moderate insulin secretion, which leads to a more gradual rise of blood sugar levels, rather than a quick spike. This keeps you feeling fuller, longer, so those hunger …
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Follicular: This cycle phase generally brings rising energy levels, so Larson says to “try something new and creative, like cardio dance or animal flow.” Ovulation: You may be feeling a bit more social during this phase. If you’re trying to get pregnant, this is a good time to make sex your movement of choice. Otherwise, …
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The outer labia are generally the same color as the skin or slightly darker, functional OB/GYN Wendie Trubow, M.D., says. The inner labia might be pink, while others might be reddish, brown, or purple in color. “If someone has vitiligo and it impacts the vagina, that would cause the person not to have any pigmentation …
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Yes, you can still get pregnant during your period. Although the odds are lower, you can get pregnant having period sex if you skip actual protection like condoms or birth control. A person’s chances of getting pregnant depend on the length of their cycle and where their fertility window falls. There are four phases that …
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