Everyone who experiences periods knows that they’re absolutely no fun. And if the bleeding, cramps, and mood changes weren’t bad on their own, this menstrual ghost haunts us every month and there’s no place to hide from it. Sure, pregnancy, menopause or hormone treatment can keep that boogie-man

The Danes speak frankly with their kids about sex from a young age, and maybe you should, too. Learning the proper words to use when referring to their bodies “promotes positive body image, self confidence, and parent-child communication.” Redditor Sara, whose parents immigrated to the US from