Shannon M. Bauer is a New York-based beauty and wellness reporter and currently is the Associate Editorial Director at InStyle. She is also a certified makeup artist. When not on the hunt for her ...

The egg must experience fertilization within 24 hours, or it may begin to disintegrate, leading to menstruation or period-like bleeding. Sperm must enter your vaginal canal and travel through your ...

Sex during your period is safe, but whether you choose to have it depends on personal comfort. Some people feel uneasy about it, while others find it enhances intimacy and relieves menstrual cramps.

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Heavy periods can cause major blood loss and, in ...

There is no guaranteed method to make your period come faster, but hormonal birth control is the most reliable way to manipulate menstrual periods if you choose. Some natural remedies and lifestyle ...

Brown discharge before a period could be implantation bleeding, which indicates pregnancy, or it may be due to perimenopause. In some cases, brown discharge may indicate an underlying condition.

There is a huge selection of period products to choose from, ranging from disposable tampons to reusable menstrual cups (Credit: Getty Images) Twenty billion disposable menstrual products are ...

As a longtime menstrual-cup devotee, I’ve always been curious about period underwear. In the long run, they’re cost-effective and a reusable alternative to tampons and pads. Finding the right ...

Severe period pain, pelvic pain, painful sex, infertility, and fatigue may signal endometriosis. Early diagnosis and treatment—hormones, pain relief, or surgery—can improve life with ...

Jake Rosenberg/Courtesy Netflix Meghan Markle says she and Prince Harry are in a “honeymoon period” again as she reignites her creative energy. In an intimate interview with PEOPLE in this ...

The Hirschfeld Krater, Ancient Greece, mid-8th century BC, from the late Geometric period, depicting ekphora, the act of carrying a body to its grave. National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Credit: ...