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Smear tests, discharge and cramping mid cycle: What’s normal?

You took to Instagram to ask us your most pressing cycle related questions, and we answered. Here we get candid and go...

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Removing stigma: Let’s talk about premenstrual insomnia and having your period in the 20s

The new blood drop emoji is meant to signal a shift in the way we talk about periods online. We’re less ashamed...

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FINALLY! Blood drop emoji to hit our phones

So we’re sure you’ve seen the news - finally a period emoji! We wrote about The Girl Power Emojis We *So* Wish...

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Don’t let period pains get in your way!

Meet the BeYou Period Cramp Relief Patch. We’ve all been there - cramps (before, during and after our periods) painful, distracting and...

Pink Parcel

3 Reasons Why You Need January 2019’s Pink Parcel

To some, January means a detox. To us, it means a fresh start, and that applies to our make-up bags, too. Nothing...

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Gut Health: Ask The Body Experts

Sure, it’s not the most exciting bit of our body to take care of, but looking after our digestive system and keeping...

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Why Do My Boobs Become Sore Before My Period?

If it’s not enough that we bleed and get cramps each month, some of us also experience painful breasts during our period,...

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What Happens If You Put Two Tampons In?

Life is busy and let’s face it, keeping on top of everyday to-do lists means that sometimes you can find yourself forgetting...

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What’s My Period Flow Telling Me? Ask The Body Experts

Without stating the obvious, a period is the most visible, outward sign of a functioning menstrual cycle (like, duh). But along with...

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Can I Do Yoga On My Period? Ask The Body Experts

Debunking period myths is one of our favourite things to do here at Pink Parcel. This week, we speak to London-based yoga...

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Here’s How Stress Can Stop Your Periods

Did you know that stress is one of the major reasons behind missing periods? Stress can cause many physical effects such as headaches,...

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Why Do I Have Period Clots? Ask The Body Experts

Seeing period clots can be alarming, but just like how our bodies and minds are totally unique, periods will differ from woman...

Pink Parcel

What’s The Best Way To Track My Period?

How much attention do you give your period? Do you know exactly when it’s due and how long it will last for,...

Living

These Historical Women Weren’t Afraid To Talk Periods

It’s news to no-one that periods, even today, are kind of taboo. Most women bleed from their vaginas every month and apparently...

Living

This Book Unpacks The Realities Of Period Poverty

“We have to struggle to hide it, worry about being exposed, and feel ashamed when it happens. It prevents us from demanding...

Health & Wellbeing

How Meghan Markle Is Changing The Convo Around Periods

From the minute Royal wedding fever took hold, we were feeling the feminist influence of Meghan Markle. The authentic romance, progressive ceremony,...

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What Does The Colour Of My Period Blood Mean?

Ever noticed the colour of your blood changes throughout your period? Like, the super-vibrant red of a cherry one day, then the...

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What You NTK About Menstrual Migraines: Ask The Body Experts

Is a cracking headache one of your standard PMS symptoms, or do you ever feel like your head is going to explode when...

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Can I Get Pregnant On My Period? Ask The Body Experts

The pill, the implant, condoms, or even a period app – whatever way you choose to manage your contraception, preventing pregnancy is...

Living

Let’s Get Over Being Ashamed Of Our Vaginas, Shall We?

The idea for Dr Nina Brochmann and Ellen Stokken Dahl’s book, The Wonder Down Under, was inspired by the (limited) way we...

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The Facts On Thyroids And Periods: Ask The Body Experts

If your periods are irregular, heavy or missing altogether, there’s a chance you could have a problem with your thyroid. The thyroid is...

Living

Meet The Women Fighting To End FGM

FGM - recognised in full as Female Genital Mutilation - is defined by the World Health Organisation as “all procedures that involve...

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What’s The Deal With PMDD? Ask The Body Experts

Periods can be a hassle for sure, but for most of us they come and go each month without too much drama....

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Real Talk: Heavy Periods Didn’t Stop Me Running A Marathon

“I first started running when I was about eight years old. My dad used to run half marathons and on a Sunday...

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When It Comes To Your Period, How Heavy Is Heavy?

It’s always worth noting how wonderfully unique women’s bodies are. Our boobs come in different sizes, our vaginas are totally individual, and...

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The Signs And Symptoms Of Endometriosis

Most of us experience some level of discomfort during our periods, but for some women painful periods may actually turn out to...

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How To Spot The Early Signs Of Ovarian Cancer

March is the start of spring, where we all look to step out of the cold, blustery weather into sunnier climes (and stuff...

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Could Your Period Be Making Your Allergies Worse?

Sneezing, sore eyes, runny nose, a tight throat, itchy skin…being allergic to something really is no fun at all and as UK...

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Period Talk: Kenny, Trans Model

Wouldn’t it be easier if we were all more open about the perfectly normal bodily function we experience each month? We think...

Living

We Talk #PressForProgress For International Women’s Day

Could we be any more excited about International Women’s Day? Dedicating a day to celebrate women and focus on what we’ve achieved...

Health & Wellbeing

Period Yoga - The Ultimate Yoga Poses To Help Your Periods

Exercise might be the last thing on your mind when you’ve got your period, but some gentle yoga will relieve your aches...

Living

We Meet Activist Amika George To Talk #FreePeriods

Food or sanitary products? No really, food or sanitary products? The decision feels like a straightforward one, especially when your handbag is...

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The Period Situs We’re Not Even Sorry For

A period doesn’t just bring blood, along with a flow comes fluctuating moods, a whole load of pad or tampon admin and...

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Pink Parcel Period Talk: Emma, Education Assistant

Wouldn’t it be easier if we were all more open about the perfectly normal bodily function we experience each month? We think...

Pink Parcel

Pink Parcel Launches Fashion Line To Fight Period Shame

We’re super excited to announce that Pink Parcel is launching its very own fashion line to challenge period shame! Teaming up with...

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Periods: What To Expect In Your 20s, 30s & 40s

Just as our skin, hair and body shape can change in our 20s, 30s and 40s, it should be no surprise that...

Health & Wellbeing

Surprising Things That Happen During Your Menstrual Cycle

When it comes to our periods, tummy cramps, tender boobs and a teary mood are things we expect as standard. But did...

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#TabooTuesday: How Can PCOS Affect My Fertility?

Whether you’re wanting a baby now, sometime soon or indeed *ever*, it goes without saying that fertility is an important part of...

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Period Sex: Are You Up For It?

It’s your time of the month and you’re veering from lying on your bed with a hot water bottle to being, let’s...

Living

Period Pop Is A Thing Now

Periods. Half the world’s population has them once a month and yet mentions of them are noticeably absent from music, film and...

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