But historically, many cultures – ancient Greece, ancient Egypt and indigenous groups, among others – have viewed menstruation as a sign of fertility, of strength, of connection. Over centuries, many ...

Period talk is still somewhat taboo, which can make it difficult for people to know whether or not they have a heavier than average flow. (Illustration: Katie Martin for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) ...

Sachimi Mochizuki has worked in Japan for two decades, but she's never taken a day off for her period. Sachimi Mochizuki has worked in Japan for two decades, but she's never taken a day off for her ...

A new study says women perform better — and have faster response times — when they are menstruating FG Trade/Getty Women are better athletes when they’re menstruating, showing sharper response times ...

Being on your period may make you feel terrible, but new research suggests there’s a hidden and unexpected perk: It can make you smarter. That’s the main takeaway from a new study published in the ...