Yoga asanas offer relief from menstrual cramps by stretching the pelvic region, improving blood flow, and reducing tension in the lower abdomen and back.

There’s no denying it--that time of the month can be painful. If you’re experiencing period cramps, you may want to lay on the couch all day until you start to feel better. And while that is entirely ...

This one’s for the folks who are on a monthly subscription for agony! Menstruation is a common – although not universal – experience for women and vulva-owners around the world. The menstrual cycle is ...

Menstruation is not just something that people with a uterus experience for a few days each month. Our periods begin well before we see blood, in the form of period cramps and PMS (premenstrual ...

Ahh, our monthly friend. It’s something we’ve learned to tolerate, but that doesn’t make it any less painful. So we teamed up with Katie Richey, an instructor at Lyons Den Power Yoga in New York City, ...

Working out releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers to combat painful period cramps. Experts say that working out regularly can also help with menstrual cramps. If working out doesn't ...

It was that time of the month when Arianna Elizabeth, RYT 500, fittingly filmed a yoga flow for stomach pain and cramp relief (with a laugh, she alludes to wearing dark leggings). In the video above, ...

Vigorous exercise, trauma to the muscle, or keeping the leg in an awkward position for too long are among the causes for leg cramps. Other reasons for this condition include sitting for an extended ...

Periods can be a lot of things. For many, painful cramps are simply the norm. This can impact your work life, social life, energy, mood, and even the quality of your sleep. If you’re someone who ...

Leg cramps are typically harmless. Although they go away on their own, several at-home remedies may help relieve the symptoms. In this article, we explain what leg cramps are and what can cause them.