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World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Hygiene - MissMalini

Everything you need to understand about period health and hygiene as told by OBGYN, Dr Tanushree Pandey.

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6 Common Period Myths That You Need To Stop Believing | MissMalini

Periods are not easy as it is. To top it off, there are quite a few myths surrounding them. It's high time we bust them!

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6 Common Period Myths That You Need To Stop Believing - MissMalini

As if that time of the month isn’t hard enough by itself, there come a plethora
of myths surrounding it. From having deformed babies to not being able to
conceive whilst on your period, ever since we were teens, we’ve heard all about
these tales. After over a decade of having my period, I decided to take a look
into these myths and well, bust them! Here are the top 6 period myths and why
they are anything but true.

1. Regular Periods Mean That You’re Fertile
Sure, regular periods are a strong i

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Debunking Myths And Answering Commonly Asked Questions

Period Cramps are a common problem. Everyone has ways to deal with them. We sat down with Dr. Pratibha to break down commonly heard period myths

Debunking Myths And Answering Commonly Asked Questions About Menstruation - MissMalini

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Period Cramps are a common problem and more often than not, they can be dealt with over the counter pills. Everyone has ways to deal with their period cycle. We sat down with Dr. Pratibha to break down period myths and answer some of the most commonly   questions about menstruation

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7 FAQs About Periods And Menstrual Health—Answered | MissMalini

We invited a gynaecologist to host an Ask Me Anything session on Malini's Girl Tribe on periods and menstrual health.

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7 FAQs About Periods And Menstrual Health—Answered - MissMalini

And since periods don’t stop during pandemics, we invited Dr Neetu Khurana Sodhi
, an OB/GYN, to address these concerns, and provide answers to questions the 
Tribe had about periods and menstrual health
[/2020/05/13/5-natural-remedies-for-pms/]. Dr Neetu is the President and Medical
Director of Bloom Obstetrics and Gynecology in Tarzana, California. Read on to
know all that she shared!

Q. I feel really low on energy during my periods. What can I do to improve my
energy levels? Also, do Vitamin

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How To Cry Like A Professional | MissMalini

Here are 5 helpful tips for anyone who is struggling to have a good, old fashioned cry that'll definitely make you feel better.

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How To Cry Like A Professional - MissMalini

Aryana DalalHi, do you feel like you’re messing up all the time and can’t do
anything right? Are you feeling really bad about yourself and feel like crying
will make you feel better? But the tears just aren’t coming? Are you getting
your period soon? Well, me too! And because I am very self-absorbed, I figured
that my thoughts could benefit you too! The following five steps will help you
get the waterworks going. Don’t be mistaken though, this is not a list of sappy
movies or cat videos, this is

I Switched To A Menstrual Cup And I'll Never Use A Pad Again | MissMalini

Ladies, meet your new bestie: menstrual cups. Trust me, once you start using them, you'll never go back. Read on!

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I Switched To A Menstrual Cup And I’ll Never Use A Pad Again - MissMalini

Menstrual cups are my newest obsession. Period. Get it? While they’re hardly a
new phenomenon to hit the wellness market
[/2017/11/18/everything-you-need-to-know-about-menstrual-cups/], they have
increasingly become more and more common in India. When it comes to switching,
I’m sure there’s a lot of you wondering where to even get started. Let me just
say that, a couple of months ago, I was in the same boat. My regular habit of
using pads
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Q&A: Every Sanitary Napkin-Related Query Answered By An Expert | MissMalini

We asked an expert commonly-asked questions about sanitary napkins and related concerns, and here's what she had to say!

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Q&#038;A: Every Sanitary Napkin-Related Query Answered By An Expert - MissMalini

In many parts of India, menstruation
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still continues to be a topic that’s not openly discussed. Words like ‘period’,
‘sanitary napkin’ and even ‘vagina’ are whispered softly. When I go to buy
sanitary pads at my local chemist, they still wrap it in newspaper and hand it
over in a black bag, all the while avoiding eye contact.

With such furtiveness over just buying such an everyday-product, there is
sometimes ambiguity 

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7 Women Share Their Experiences Of Using Period Tracking Apps | MissMalini

Looking for a period-tracking app but aren't sure of which one to use? Here are some popular ones recommended by women who've tried them.

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7 Women Share Their Experiences Of Using Period Tracking Apps - MissMalini

One of the first questions asked in any visit to the gynaecologist is, ‘When was
your last period?’ If like me, you can’t seem to ever remember your period dates
either, downloading a period-tracking app
[/2019/01/19/7-apps-that-will-help-you-track-your-periods/] could prove super
useful. And beyond simply maintaining a record of your menstrual cycle, these
apps help know your own body a lot better!

For instance, you could monitor the symptoms you get before or while riding the
crimson wave
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7 Reasons Why Visiting A Gynaecologist Is A Must For You

Visiting a gynaecologist is important, not only when you have symptoms, but in general. Here's why all women should visit the gynaec ASAP.

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7 Reasons Why Visiting A Gynaecologist Is A Must For You - MissMalini

Storytime, kids. Listen up! The other day, I was at the hospital getting a
routine full body check-up done. After tons of tests that drew to an end after
several hours, I went up to the nurse and remarked that they hadn’t given me a
slot to visit a gynaecologist. To this, the nurse exclaimed, “Arrey, but you’re
so young, why do you want to see one
[/2018/08/24/7-ways-to-help-you-deal-with-the-most-painful-time-of-the-month-your-period/]
?” Pardon my French, but WTF? I wasn’t aware that the healt

PCOS

An Expert-Approved Diet Plan For Girls Who Suffer From PCOS

Suffering from PCOS? 1 in 5 Indian women are diagnosed with PCOS, and we got in touch with an expert to give you the perfect diet plan.

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An Expert-Approved Diet Plan For Girls Who Suffer From PCOS - MissMalini

We all have a love-hate relationship with our beloved uteruses
[/2018/09/08/7-ways-to-deal-with-pcos/]. On one hand, we curse it during that
time of the month, but other times, we love it for making us the strong women
that we are. Nevertheless, several women face a multitude of issues surrounding
their uteruses that they are not even aware of! A diagnosis that has lately
surfaced among many women in India is PCOS—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. One in
every five women in our country suffers from thi

Karishma Govil

9 Things You Can Do To Help Someone Who Is Dealing With PMS | MissMalini

PMS is real, bros! And if you know someone who's dealing with it, here are a few things you could do to help a woman out!

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9 Things You Can Do To Help Someone Who Is Dealing With PMS - MissMalini

Every woman goes through Premenstrual Syndrome each month and the effects of it
vary depending on the person. Each body is different and hence, the intensity of
this syndrome can differ. Some don’t feel much pain and barely go through any
discomfort, while others want to kill someone during this time. The most common
symptoms of dealing with PMS are bloating, mood swings, fatigue and
irritability. Yes, it isn’t fair that only women have to go through it, and some
of them have to go through hell 

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8 Foods That'll Help Manage Your Period Pain | MissMalini

If you're on your period or will get it soon, here are a few things you should consume to ease the pain and balance mood swings.

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8 Foods That’ll Help Manage Your Period Pain - MissMalini

Is it that time of the month again when you look up and ask “Why God, why?”. If
it is, you’re in for a world of pain. No, literally! A bowl of period
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with a portion of mood swings and a dash of bloating is what those 5 days look
like. If you wanna make your period
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suck less, here are a few things you could consume that’ll hel

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7 Ways To Help You Deal With The Most Painful Time Of The Month— Your Period! | MissMalini

If you're a woman and your period is not like others', and feels like you wanna kill yourself, here are a few ways to deal with your period!

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7 Ways To Help You Deal With The Most Painful Time Of The Month— Your Period! - MissMalini

It’s amazing to be born a woman, no? You’re strong, empowered, uplifted and
independent. And about 20 days of the month, we feel like superheroes until the
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) kicks in. The PMS is real, guys. The mood shifts,
the bloating and the cramps are not even funny. You’re lucky if the people
you’re surrounded with understand this phase and help you overcome this. About 5
days are spent in dealing with PMS, and the other 5 days are spent in flow
management. There’s no way of avoid

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10 Struggles A Woman On Her Period Will Definitely Relate To | MissMalini

It's 'that time of the month' again and the mood swings are kicking in. Here are a few things only a woman on her period will relate to.

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10 Struggles A Woman On Her Period Will Definitely Relate To - MissMalini

Are you snappy, grumpy and could eat an entire cake
[/2018/02/19/10-best-chocolate-desserts-in-mumbai-that-will-hit-all-the-right-spots/] 
in one sitting? If yes, chances are, you’re either on your way or on your period
already. We know how that feels. We go through it every month and yet, we can’t
get ourselves used to it. Here are a few things only someone on their period
will relate to.

1. Those Pesky Zits
A few days before you get your period, you’d break out with these annoying zits
poppin

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9 Health-Related Myths And Misconceptions Busted | MissMalini

It's time to know the difference between myths and facts. And today, we're going to prove just that. Get ready to be enlightened.

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9 Health-Related Myths And Misconceptions Busted - MissMalini

We’ve heard all sorts of things while growing up. Be it ‘coz traditional schools
of thought or religious in nature, some of these health myths have been passed
on and taken at face value. While some of them are true, a lot of the others are
just exaggerated. Here are some of those myths unveiled.

1. Underarm Deo Sprays Cause Cancer
Underarm Deo Spray (Image Courtesy: Shutterstock)It is said that the chemicals
in deo sprays are absorbed by the armpits. But that does not really cause
tumours or a