“I only got the diagnosis by accident. The doctor said ‘Have you ever been diagnosed with endometriosis?’ I said, ‘no,’ and she moved on.” This was the experience of our very own team member here at Femi Secrets, Heather Parker. “I went to the doctor every day for a month before I got the diagnosis… … Continued
When it comes to our periods – and our bodies in general – it can be hard to know what’s “normal.” Am I bleeding too much or too little? If my period used to last 7 days and now lasts 4, is that normal? How much period pain is normal vs. severe? Everyone’s body is … Continued
Should you worry about fibroids? What if you’re only in your 20’s? The short answer: Yes. As women, we should always be concerned with health risks that affect so many of us. But, you shouldn’t be scared of them. We’ll explain why. What are Uterine Fibroids? The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) defines fibroids … Continued
What are period underwear made of? How do they prevent leaks? And do they really do what these companies claim? We’re answering all of your frequently asked questions about period underwear, including the ones you’re a little afraid to ask. We’ll start with your questions and then we’ll get into the how. How to … Continued
So, you’re the 1 woman in the 10 that has been diagnosed with PCOS. Or maybe you think you’re among the 5-10% of women who are living with it or just want to know about your health risks as a woman. We’ve heard it’s common, but what does it really mean to live with PCOS … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it’s important for us women to think about it and support our fellow women year round. When we have the knowledge, we have the power. And we can handle anything. Breast Cancer Risk Who’s at risk for breast cancer? Risk factors for breast cancer include being … Continued
Organic tampons hit the feminine care market and made a big impact. Women across the globe began questioning their non-organic tampons: Is everything I know all wrong? Is my health at risk? Do I need to switch to organic tampons ASAP to avoid imminent danger? The answer? Not exactly. Are tampons … Continued
A personal fear that every woman constantly has in the back of her mind is “am I leaking”? Period Anxiety is a real thing. Were just going to put it out there. A lot of women are shame and afraid. More so because of the stigma that has been placed on women and having periods. It … Continued
Today’s society is jam packed with a plethora of dueling ideals – either you need to be picture perfect or you embrace what your momma gave you. It’s time to tell you something: you don’t have to be either. We just ask that you be confident in who YOU are. Women constantly feel the need … Continued
To the friends and family of ladies with PCOS – we’re happy you’re listening. What is PCOS? Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is nothing to joke about. It, also, is a condition that changes your whole body – in every way. Long story short, “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of … Continued
