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‘I got my first period in 15 years the morning of a big race, and didn’t know what to do’ — how pro racers deal with periods

I’ll set the scene. It’s the morning of my longest race of the year - the 360k Traka through the winding dirt roads of Girona, Spain. It’s 4:30 in the morning, and I’ve laid out everything I’ll need ...
YourTango

What The Age You Got Your First Period Secretly Reveals About You, According To Research

" Childhood obesity, widespread in many industrialized countries, is linked particularly to the early age at which the first ...
The New York Times

The Best First Period Kit Is the One You Make Yourself. Here’s What to Include.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd Nancy Redd is ...
Refinery29

5 Women On The Effect Of Having A Good First Period

My Period: We're getting personal about our periods. The path to menstrual equity starts with talking about it. These significant life moments that we have in our bodies help to frame how we identify ...
Yahoo

Start your period before age 10 — or after 15? How it can impact your lifelong health, from obesity to heart issues

A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first period can influence your risk of obesity, high blood pressure and ...