menstruation

In this edition of That’s Puzzling, we answer the most commonly asked questions about periods aka menstruation! From unbearable pain and mood swings to swimming and menstrual cups, today we answer all your questions on this subject. Let’s dive in!  Q. Is it normal to have really painful periods? No, it’s not normal to have Continue reading...

Hey Disha, some of my friends have started wearing a bra. I was wondering, how do we know when the right time is? Tanisha, 13, Ranchi Hey Tanisha ​​Wow, you are thirteen –welcome to the teenage years! Arre yaar I am telling you…these teen years are the best time of your life! I still remember Continue reading...

While some discomfort during periods is normal but if your periods are so painful that they are hindering your day to day activities – then there may be an underlying cause. In today’s Science Lab, we explore the reasons behind painful periods and remedies to help you deal with the pain. Photo: Shutterstock/comodigit/Person in the Continue reading...

It started during the girls’ weekly WhatsApp call. Everyone was mid-laughter about a teacher’s ringtone when Sara suddenly went quiet. Pia noticed immediately. “Why are you quiet? Network gaya ya mood gaya?” Sara hesitated. “I think…I got my period today.” Silence. “I saw blood in the morning,” she rushed. “I didn’t know what to do. Continue reading...

Puberty is a time when physical and emotional changes begin to take place in the body, to begin the transition from childhood to adulthood. Aarav and Sara have some confusion too. Do you have the same questions? Let’s understand more about it. What’s going on? Honestly, I’ve been feeling so weird lately because every time Continue reading...