The menstrual cycle is the series of changes a woman's body goes through to prepare for a pregnancy. About once a month, the uterus grows a new lining endometrium to get ready for a fertilized egg. When there is no fertilized egg to start a pregnancy, the uterus sheds its lining. This is the monthly menstrual bleeding also called menstrual period that women have from their early teen years until menopause , around age The menstrual cycle is from Day 1 of bleeding to Day 1 of the next time of bleeding. Although the average cycle is 28 days, it is normal to have a cycle that is shorter or longer.
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People may worry if they notice clots in their menstrual blood, but this is perfectly normal and rarely cause for concern. Menstrual clots are a mixture of blood cells, tissue from the lining of the uterus, and proteins in the blood that help regulate its flow. Some medical conditions can cause large blood clots, often alongside heavy menstrual bleeding or period pains. People should see a doctor if they are concerned about their menstrual clots. It might be surprising to see a thick glob of menstrual blood, but, in most cases, blood clots are a natural part of menstruation. It does not usually mean that there is a problem, but sometimes it can be a sign of a health condition. The thick, jelly-like texture of a menstrual clot helps prevent too much blood from escaping. This is the same clotting function that happens elsewhere in the body is an injury to the tissue, such as a cut or laceration. Menstrual clots generally occur when the flow is heavy.
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In all honesty, periods can suck. Period sex! And very specifically here we are talking about oral sex cunnilingus during your period — because, hell yes, you can have it. It may be foreign territory in your bedroom, but oral sex during menstruation is just as natural as it is any other time of the month. FYI, all safe, sane, consensual sex is natural! So read on for our pro-tips for giving and receiving oral while you or your partner are menstruating. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.
Jump to content. Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. Although they can bother you a lot, they are not usually serious.
