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What is the anatomy of a vagina?

What is the anatomy of a vagina?

Most people just refer to everything going on down there as 'the vagina' but it is actually just one part of the female reproductive organ. The vagina itself is a hollow tube that connects to the ...

What is the anatomy of a vagina?

Most people just refer to everything going on down there as 'the vagina' but it is actually just one part of the female reproductive organ. The vagina itself is a hollow tube that connects to the ...

Where did the term 'period' come from? When did it shift from menstruation to periods?

Where did the term 'period' come from? When did...

'Period' comes from the Greek words 'peri' and 'hodos' (periodos) meaning 'around' and 'way/path'. This eventually turned into the Latin 'periodus' meaning 'recurring cycle'. The English term 'peri...

Where did the term 'period' come from? When did...

'Period' comes from the Greek words 'peri' and 'hodos' (periodos) meaning 'around' and 'way/path'. This eventually turned into the Latin 'periodus' meaning 'recurring cycle'. The English term 'peri...

What are ways we can incorporate period talk into our every day lives, into our school systems, and other youth-oriented spaces?

What are ways we can incorporate period talk in...

For you personally: Start the conversation and keep it open and inclusive! Talking to your friends and family about periods is a good step towards normalizing and destigmatizing menstruation for al...

What are ways we can incorporate period talk in...

For you personally: Start the conversation and keep it open and inclusive! Talking to your friends and family about periods is a good step towards normalizing and destigmatizing menstruation for al...

What are some reasons younger menstruators may be nervous about their period?

What are some reasons younger menstruators may ...

For young menstruators, periods can be intimidating - there are a lot of unknowns. Try to stay curious and ask lots of questions to those you feel comfortable with (or here on Ask August!). If you ...

What are some reasons younger menstruators may ...

For young menstruators, periods can be intimidating - there are a lot of unknowns. Try to stay curious and ask lots of questions to those you feel comfortable with (or here on Ask August!). If you ...

Why do my breasts get tender on my menstrual cycle?

Why do my breasts get tender on my menstrual cy...

Breast tenderness during your menstrual cycle has to do with the changes in your estrogen and progesterone levels that make your breast ducts and milk glands expand. That expanding is what makes yo...

Why do my breasts get tender on my menstrual cy...

Breast tenderness during your menstrual cycle has to do with the changes in your estrogen and progesterone levels that make your breast ducts and milk glands expand. That expanding is what makes yo...

Why are my periods different every month?

Why are my periods different every month?

As your body gets used to your menstrual cycle, your period may be irregular. It is important to remember that everyone’s body is different and there is no norm as to when your period should come. ...

Why are my periods different every month?

As your body gets used to your menstrual cycle, your period may be irregular. It is important to remember that everyone’s body is different and there is no norm as to when your period should come. ...

How much blood does the average person lose while on their period?

How much blood does the average person lose whi...

An average person loses about 111mL of menstrual fluids during their period (only about 30-40mL of that is blood). Menstrual blood is made up of a bunch of different fuids from endometrial lining t...

How much blood does the average person lose whi...

An average person loses about 111mL of menstrual fluids during their period (only about 30-40mL of that is blood). Menstrual blood is made up of a bunch of different fuids from endometrial lining t...

Why does it feel like my pelvic area is being tugged while on my period?

Why does it feel like my pelvic area is being t...

There are a number of reasons why you could be experiencing this sensation of your pelvic being tugged at. Please visit a doctor if you are at all concerned. One reason is: endometriosis, which oft...

Why does it feel like my pelvic area is being t...

There are a number of reasons why you could be experiencing this sensation of your pelvic being tugged at. Please visit a doctor if you are at all concerned. One reason is: endometriosis, which oft...

Visually, how does menstruation work in the uterus?

Visually, how does menstruation work in the ute...

Take a look at the visual linked here. Basically what's happening during menstruation is that the substances from inside the uterus (inner part of the organ) shed. This is because the body prepared...

Visually, how does menstruation work in the ute...

Take a look at the visual linked here. Basically what's happening during menstruation is that the substances from inside the uterus (inner part of the organ) shed. This is because the body prepared...