Vaginal Health: Period Tips & Advice

WUKA expert guest writer Alison Bladh
Your Winter Hormone Reset: How Cold, Dark Days Affect Your Cycle
Your Body’s Not Broken - It’s Just Winter If your winter period feels heavier, moodier, or just off, take a breath. Nothing’s gone wrong. Your body’s responding exactly how a... Read more...
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Why Your Teen Might Be More Anxious Around Their Period - and How to Help
“She’s Crying Over a Toastie. Is It Hormones?” You’ve checked the fridge, made the toastie, maybe even cut it into triangles. And still - tears. Full-blown meltdown over melted cheese.... Read more...
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Got Your First Period at Christmas? Here’s What No One Tells You
Your First Period Just Showed Up for Christmas Dinner. Classic. So, you’re unwrapping presents one minute and unwrapping a pad the next. Not exactly the festive surprise you asked for,... Read more...
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Stocking Fillers They’ll Actually Use on Their Period
Because period gifts shouldn’t feel awkward - or like a biology lesson in disguise. You’re stuffing stockings, trying to be thoughtful, and suddenly everything in the shops is either too... Read more...
A confident young woman in a black crop top and bright pink WUKA period pants kneels against a neutral background. She has a calm, empowered expression and visible stretch marks, celebrating real bodies and period confidence.
Super Heavy Period at Christmas? Here’s What You Need to Know
Because "Merry & Bright" hits different when you're leaking through your pants before dessert. You’re smiling for the family photo, making small talk with relatives, and secretly wondering if you’ve... Read more...
Smiling red-haired woman in a teal crop top and period pants holding a black WUKA hot water bottle against her stomach. She’s standing confidently against a neutral background, radiating comfort, confidence, and period pride.
Your Period Doesn’t Take Christmas Off – and That’s Okay
Twas the night before Christmas… and my uterus was doing gymnastics.You’re curled up watching Elf, trying to enjoy the snacks, the chaos, and the family games - and boom. Your... Read more...
Tara Ghosh, hormone health educator, smiling outdoors in a green floral dress with a blurred garden background.
What’s Actually Happening to the Brain During Puberty?
Puberty isn’t just about periods and pimples - it’s a total brain renovation. If your emotions feel like a rollercoaster, or the smallest thing (like a weird look in class)... Read more...
Two young women wearing black WUKA period underwear and matching tops, seated confidently against a white studio background, arms linked in solidarity.
Let’s Talk Discharge: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Let’s be honest- vaginal discharge can feel like one of those things no one really explains properly. Is it normal? Is it weird? Why does it change? And what’s the deal... Read more...
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Is It Just Me, Or Is My Cycle All Over the Place?
One month it’s five days. Next month it’s eight. Sometimes it’s heavy, sometimes it ghosts you completely. You’re not imagining it - menstrual cycles do change. And yep, it can... Read more...
Two smiling girls sit side by side holding WUKA Period Starter Kits — clear pouches filled with teen-friendly period products designed for confidence and comfort.
How to Talk to Teens About Puberty Without Making It Weird
You know it’s coming. The body changes, the mood swings, the mysterious smells, the need for extra long showers. And yeah - the first period. Whether you’re a parent, carer... Read more...
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Stretch Marks, Breakouts & Growth Spurts: This Is Puberty
Let’s get something straight: puberty isn’t a makeover show. There’s no glittery reveal at the end, no dramatic "before and after" transformation. It’s not about becoming a shinier, smoother, more... Read more...
Two women sit confidently side by side wearing black WUKA period pants and crop tops, showcasing comfort, strength, and solidarity.
What Your Period Blood Is Trying to Tell You
Ever noticed your period blood looks different from month to month - or even day to day - and wondered if that’s normal? You’re not alone. To cut through the... Read more...