cramps

World’s first ‘menstrual leave’ law sparks major debate online

World’s first ‘menstrual leave’ law sparks major debate online

The law came into force two years ago The internet has been heavily debating the world’s first menstrual leave law, which came into force two years ago. In 2023, Spain became the first country in Europe to introduce a paid menstrual leave bill. Many women can relate that periods can often be debilitating, especially for […]

9 months ago

What are postpartum cramps and how can you ease them?

What are postpartum cramps and how can you ease them?

It’s not unusual to experience postpartum cramps after welcoming your little one Of course, it’s not enough that you carried a baby for nine months and gave birth, you can still experience a whole host of aches and pains in the aftermath. Cramping is definitely a thing in the days and weeks after delivery. Often, […]

2 years ago

Apparently drinking coffee makes your period cramps worse…

Apparently drinking coffee makes your period cramps worse…

Time to put the coffee down… Caffeine is the worlds all time favourite drug, obviously. We’re no exception. We love a good mug of coffee with the average Irish woman drinking three cups of coffee a day. But, are we making ourselves feel even worse by drinking it while on our period? Maybe… There seems […]

3 years ago

A floor pose for period pain is going viral on TikTok

A floor pose for period pain is going viral on TikTok

Worth a shot. Ever wish there was a simple way to banish those nasty period pains? Turns out, there just might be. Woman are praising a TikToker for sharing some of her favourite poses to help relieve cramps – and honestly, we wish we knew about these sooner. @scrambledjamSome of my go-to’s♬ original sound – […]

4 years ago

IBS impacts your fertility. Say what?!

IBS impacts your fertility. Say what?!

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an incredibly common health problem. It encompasses all manner of symptoms that affect the gastrointestinal tract, from heartburn and reflux to excessive wind or irregular bowel habits. These symptoms indicate that your gut isn’t doing very well. While IBS is considered to be a fairly benign problem, it has the […]

11 years ago