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Words You Should Know: Here is your guide to Puberty, Menstruation & More!
Choosing what type of protection to use during your period can be
challenging! Even though we have better period products today than girls did in
the past and in other parts of the world, we know it does not make it any easier to
decide what will work best for you.
originally published on Muslimah Media Watch by guest contributor Rana S. I no longer feel awkward saying it out loud – some may think I’m too blunt about it. You know, like, about my period. Menstruation is one of the factors that nullify a person’s fast (regardless if it is during the month of Ramadan or […]
Every woman remembers her first period. It is a fateful moment as it signifies the transition from girl to woman. For some, they are prepared for this moment. They are even looking forward to it. And when that day arrives, they are eager to share the news with their mothers, as they know it will […]
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For centuries, yoga has been used to calm the mind and exercise the body. If menstrual cramps are bringing you down, try these yoga poses to relieve the pain and put you in a good mood: Head-To-Knee Forward Bends: Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Elongate your spine and…
Stretch it Out Gentle stretching will help relieve your constipation. And, as a matter of fact, stretching and yoga helps to calm your consternation! Many stretches come from the practice of yoga and are called poses. You may already be familiar with yoga. Yoga is thousands of years old and has been used to help…
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Many cultures and faiths have specific rules around bathing and self-care regarding menstruation. In Islam, a menstruating female is excused from the ritual daily prayers.
Now that you’ve read a little bit about pads vs tampons, here are some tips to keep in mind if you choose tampons. To learn more about options in addition to tampons and pads, read these great tips from www.girlshealth.gov: It is very important to use the tampon with the lowest level of absorbency for your needs. On...
Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Appendix Digestion is HUGE. Your body does it from the moment you eat breakfast in the morning and all night long after dinner! Basically once food or drink hits your mouth you start to digest; enzymes start to break the food down, and nutrients start to make their way into your...
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra, Rectum, Anus Now here’s some really interesting ground to cover: Elimination. Getting rid of Waste. Also known as PEE and POO. Kidneys: Like two little factories working, working, working, all the time, your kidneys sit above your pelvis Kidneys work to filter out what your body doesn’t need for nutrition before…
What is Constipation? Has this ever happened to you? You are away at summer camp or on a family trip, the first week goes by, you’re having so much fun and then you realize – you haven’t pooped! You became CONSTIPATED. Let’s look at a definition: CONSTIPATION (kon-stuh-PAY-shun): A condition in which a person – […]
Just as puberty begins in some girls earlier than for other girls, the same applies to a period. Some girls may get their periods as early as 10, while others as late as 15. It’s easy to focus on the visible part of having a period, the blood. However, you may not have learned what…
Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes, Uterus, Endometrium, Cervix, Vagina A woman’s pelvis holds a unique and powerful gift: the possibility of life! This section is about the parts within your pelvic region having to do with periods and babies – in proper terms, reproduction. The first thing you may notice, if you look back at the drawing […]
What exactly is your pelvis? Is it where your belly button is? Is it just where your private parts are? Actually, it’s pretty much all of region below your belt. Your pelvis is a wonderful and mysterious place. Welcome!
While female reproductive organs are located entirely inside the pelvis, male reproductive organs are located both outside and inside the pelvis. The male reproductive organs include: Two testicles, (also known as testes) which produce and store sperm (the male reproductive cell), and produce the hormone, testosterone The duct system, which is made up of the…