Female Body

There’s no such thing as a ‘typical woman’ – everyone’s body looks a bit different. But in this section we look at the things women have in common, like the changes that happen when a girl goes through puberty, and the personal care that a healthy body needs.

Facts

<strong>Are blood clots during periods normal?</strong>
Female Body

Are blood clots during periods normal?

It is perfectly normal to pass some blood clots during your period, especially during the heaviest days of your period. This may not happen each time you have your period but it is a common occurrence. These blood clots contain […]

How to use and dispose of pads
Female Body

How to use and dispose of pads

Link: https://lovemattersafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/USE-AND-DISPOSAL-OF-PADS.pdf 2. How to dispose of a pad Link: https://lovemattersafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Dispose-Pads.pdf If you have any questions about menstruation and the use of pads? Talk to us in the comments section and we will respond.

4 benefits of going commando
Female Body

4 benefits of going commando

Have you ever gone commando? If not, then you are missing out on comfort and lots of health benefits. To ensure that we are on the same page, ‘going commando’ means not wearing underwear or panties.

6 period blood colors and what they mean
Female Body

6 period blood colors and what they mean

Sometimes back we conducted a survey with a group of men and women on the level of their awareness of menstruation. Two of the questions that ignored a debate were about how much blood is lost during periods and the […]

Female genital cutting
Female Body

Female genital cutting

Female circumcision, or cutting, is an age-old tradition. Depending on the tradition, a girl or woman may have part or all of her external genitals removed.

Pads and tampons
Female Body

Pads and tampons

The two most common products to absorb the blood during your period are pads (also called sanitary pads, sanitary towels, sanitary napkins, or maxi pads) and tampons.

Overview: the female body
Female Body

Overview: the female body

You’ve got sexual organs on the inside as well as the outside. The word ‘vagina’ is often used to describe the genitals, but actually, it’s just one part of them.

Breasts
Female Body

Breasts

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. Nipples also vary a lot, both in size and colour.