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What we eat impacts everything from physical health to mood to weight and more, so it’s no surprise that it also has a huge impact on our cycle. This happens because, throughout the month, different levels of hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are affected by the food we eat. Just as these can be thrown off-balance by certain foods, they can also be supported by others. There are things you can try to improve symptoms and optimise your luteal phase, such as managing cravings by eating healthy, high-quality proteins, and healthy fats that keep you fuller for longer, plus dark leafy veggies will support hormone metabolism. Because hormones have a hand in almost everything going on in our bodies, they also affect our brains and therefore, emotions. This is why hormones can directly influence our mental health, even if that change is just periodic and linked to our monthly cycle. If you’re feeling emotional or teary, it can be exhausting trying to bottle your emotions up. Allow yourself to cry if that’s how you feel. Finding an outlet like watching a weepy film or listening to music in a space of your own, on your own terms, can be cathartic. Coping with PMS

Thyroid conditions: Your thyroid has more influence over your menstrual cycle than you might think, and too much or too little thyroid hormone can sometimes cause periods to become very light or even stop for months at a time.Ensure the room you’re sleeping in is ventilated (opening the window for a short period of time each day can help to increase oxygen levels in the room) and make your bed as comfortable as possible. If your PMS really has you at the end of your tether, you might want to speak to a healthcare professional to see if specific treatments are worth looking into. As well as lifestyle and habit changes your doctor can suggest things such as hormonal medicines, cognitive behavioural therapy or antidepressants to help beat those monthly blues.

Gangestad SW, Thornhill R. Menstrual cycle variation in women’s preferences for the scent of symmetrical men. Proceedings Biol Sci 1998; 265: 927–933. From walking, jogging, skipping (jump rope) and swimming to local classes like yoga, pilates and spinning - there’s lots to choose from. Even just switching up your route to work to incorporate 30 minutes walking each day could make a noticeable difference. Limit your intake of alcohol, chocolate and caffeine, as these can affect your mood and increase the likelihood of you reaching for the high-carb, high-sugar treats Yoppie is focused on being a brand welcoming all those who have a menstrual cycle – it’s what we do. But, being at the forefront of menstrual health, how we describe it and talk to our customers is fraught with challenges, mistakes and learnings. After all that’s part of being a genuine brand. The ‘Good Finds’ positioning is featured in its latest campaign, from newly-appointed agency Wieden+Kennedy London, which consists of six TV ads. These take a comedic approach to highlight Gumtree’s role as a straightforward marketplace with no frills or sales staff.

Got a question about what foods to eat throughout your menstrual cycle? Shout out in our private Facebook group or drop us a note on Insta @itsyoppie. Don't forget that our personalised period box can get organic tampons, PMS supplements and more delivered easily and regularly through your letterbox, which is a huge load off in terms of things to think about each month. Never heard of tampon shedding? You’re not the only one! Even though most women have probably experienced it without noticing, it’s not a hot topic of conversation.

I’m fortunate in that I haven’t faced any major obstacles with Yoppie’s journey so far, though it’s always difficult to raise capital, no matter the business, and market dynamics are always changing. This addsanother layer of complexity to funding negotiations. On a more social level, I have learnt the hard waythat it’s impossible to please everyone at once; conflict is part of business, but it doesn’t have to beunhealthy. In 2016, I took a career break from my job at a consulting firm to ascertain what I really wanted to do.I have always been interested in owning my own company - as a child, I used to tell adults that I wanted to be a CEO when I grew up.During this break, a friend and I came up with the idea for a menstrual care brand that caters to managing cycles in an effortless, eco-friendly, and modern way, by supplying customisable and organicproducts - in part inspired by my PCOS, which made managing my cycle quite complex. Good question. Menorrhagia is often characterised by heavy bleeding that lasts more than 7 days, and while the average blood loss in a normal period is around 40ml, those with menorrhagia might pass more than 80ml of blood, and experience clots too. How does irregular or heavy bleeding occur? Online used car marketplace brand Cinch has signed a deal with Live Nation UK to become the headline sponsor of five UK festivals, including The Isle of Wight Festival and Creamfields. During this phase, you may want to limit your intake of fatty and salty foods, and drink herbal tea like chamomile to soothe cramps. Depending on how heavy your flow is, you may also benefit from increasing your iron intake around this time. It is believed that around 1mg of iron is lost for every day of bleeding, so adding foods like red meat, spinach and other dark leafy greens could help.

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Although more testing is needed, there hasn’t been a huge amount of research into how different materials used in tampons affect women’s bodies. So far in the tests that have been done, there’s been no conclusive evidence that the materials used in the construction of tampons increase the risk of shedding, bacteria growth, TSS or yeast infections. and turning down the friction on understanding your own individual cycle. In the (sort of) words of Forrest Gump; period care shouldn’t be like a box of chocolates, you should know what you’re going to get. Personalised cycle care should not require a trip to the doctors and an expensive hormone test. Quality information should be readily available to you, and quality products should be easily accessed without leaving the comfort of home.