
For most women, getting our
period is something we've come to terms with. While it doesn't leave us feeling all that great, it's something we can't change, at least right now!
Your period comes and goes every month, and you probably don't give it much thought, aside from putting tampons on your grocery list, so take this quiz to make sure you know what should and shouldn't be happening to your body during that time of the month.

I’m a fan of slang terms (uh, lady business!), but there’s something that just bothers me when people use a slang term for their periods. I mean there's nothing cute about a period! I completely understand wanting to avoid using menstruation to describe what’s typically an unpleasant few days, but “period” is just so much less visual and more succinct than Aunt Flo, crimson wave, on the rag, or the monthly gift.

If you're not trying to become pregnant, a
late period can be no fun. It's so tough to just be patient and wait for Aunt Flo to show up, so that's where
emmenagogues come in. It's a long name for a category of herbs and plants that are believed to induce menstruation.

A
late period is one of the scariest experiences if you're not planning on being a mom anytime soon. It's actually pretty normal for women's periods to be delayed for
several reasons, and you shouldn't just assume it's because you're pregnant. Here are a few to keep in mind.

With all the recent interest in becoming more
eco-conscious, I’ve found myself learning about all sorts of new ways to start living the
green life, which is how I was reminded of
the DivaCup. It's a a contemporary and environmentally-friendly menstrual cup that's made from silicone. As an alternative to tampons and pads, the DivaCup collects the menstrual flow as opposed to absorbing it.