Periods & Productivity

Periods & Productivity

We all know the feeling. You know, that familiar sludgy, sluggishness that creeps in as soon as we’re about to start our menstrual bleeding? Yeah, that one. Feels like it always kicks in as soon as...
Yes Your Cycle Can Affect Your Libido: Here’s How

Yes Your Cycle Can Affect Your Libido: Here’s How

There’s no denying it, our period can – and does – impact our body in a variety of ways. The infamous seven-day cycle – otherwise known as menstruation – has the power to not only affect our mood,...
Why Aren’t Our Periods Prioritised?

Why Aren’t Our Periods Prioritised?

When it comes to our health, there’s one category that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.  If you’ve ever had a period, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the distinctive lack of sympathy ...
Ending my long term relationship with the pill

Ending my long term relationship with the pill

A couple years ago, I wrote a piece for Fashion Journal about why we don’t take the mental health side-effects of the pill seriously. With the help of Dr Jayashri Kulkarni, I delved deep into why ...
Exactly What To Do When You Want To Engage In Period Sex But Your Partner Does Not

Exactly What To Do When You Want To Engage In Period Sex But Your Partner Does Not

As a team of females here at The Fix , we understand that not every woman will want to engage in period sex , nor will every partner she chooses to date. That said, in 2023 more and more women – F...
Should My Partner Track My Period?

Should My Partner Track My Period?

Whilst it may sound strange to some, the question of whether romantic partners should – or should not – track their spouse’s periods, remains a common dilemma for many women in both casual and comm...
Skin Vs Cycle: How We Should Be Caring For Our Skin Whilst On Our Period

Skin Vs Cycle: How We Should Be Caring For Our Skin Whilst On Our Period

There’s no denying it, our skin – in most cases – is usually not particularly fond of our periods either. Whether it is acne and irritation or an overproduction of oils, a female’s period of menstr...
The Femme Den, The Girls Next Door and their Periods.

The Femme Den, The Girls Next Door and their Periods.

In a world where many spaces make us keep any talk of periods under wraps, living in an all girls share-house feels like coming home to an alternate reality of indiscretion and loud, proud periods...
We need to talk about PMDD

We need to talk about PMDD

Trigger warning: this article discusses mental health as well as the inference of self harm and suicidal tendencies.  It’s the silent killer that leaves between 3 and 8% of AFAB people feeling hel...