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Can cough syrup boost fertility?

29. November 2018

Can cough syrup boost fertility? As bizarre as it may sound, one tip for boosting fertility keeps making its rounds: drink cough syrup. The guaifenesine contained in cough syrup is said to have an effect on the cervical mucus and to dilute it, thus facilitating the passage of sperm into the uterus. However, this... Continue reading

The period

29. November 2018

May we introduce? Your menstruation, also called period Menstruation is also called period and other names such as the Red Wave, Strawberry Week, Bloody Mary, or ‘visit from Auntie Rosa’. The many synonyms testify to decades of tabooing menstruation. We think it’s about time that we all stop referring to a woman's period as an... Continue reading

Are women more attractive once a month?

29. November 2018

Are women more attractive once a month? Mirror, mirror on the wall, does ovulation make me the most beautiful of all? Please do not reach for the red apple, we are all the most beautiful. It has turned out, however, that a woman is perceived as more attractive at the time of ovulation. And not... Continue reading

The influence of the moon on the female cycle

Does the moon influence the female cycle?

29. November 2018

Does the moon influence the female cycle? Full moon, low tide and then blood? The fact that the lengths of the menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle are so similar has been a reason for assuming greater importance for centuries and in many cultures. What history has to say about it The words "menstruation" and... Continue reading

The fertile phase in the female cycle

28. November 2018

The fertile phase in the female cycle The female cycle, and especially the fertile phase, is a fascinating but complex affair. It is divided into different phases, which in turn are directed by different hormones and factors. It is therefore not too surprising that the question of how long the fertile phase of the woman's... Continue reading

Multiple ovulation / Hyperovulation

14. November 2018

Multiple ovulation / Hyperovulation In order to reproduce, the human species needs the following things: a uterus, sperm and an egg. But the exception proves the rule and so it happens that sometimes not just one, but two or more eggs mature in one cycle. Ovulating with several eggs? When this is the case may... Continue reading

Can you get pregnant during your period?

13. November 2018

Can you get pregnant during your period? Every one of us has heard the question before: Can you get pregnant during menstruation? Well, even though this sounds very unlikely, it is not impossible to fall pregnant while you’re on your period. If the first half in a woman’s cycle is short, ovulation is also likely... Continue reading

The inconsistencies of the female cycle

29. October 2018

The inconsistencies of the female cycle The female cycle is like life itself: things don't always work according to plan. After all, it takes years for a cycle to find its balance and even then it does not always have the same length or is less irregular. A cycle comes with annoying things like cravings,... Continue reading

Fertility awareness – Know your cycle!

23. October 2018

Fertility awareness - Know your cycle! Women who observe their cycle and use fertility awareness methods significantly increase their chances of getting pregnant. Every woman has been keeping track of her cycle since her first period. In the modern age, an abundance of different apps and wearables makes it easier to track cycle and symptoms... Continue reading

Does breastfeeding affect fertility?

18. October 2018

Does breastfeeding affect fertility? To bury the myth once and for all: women who are breastfeeding are not necessarily infertile. They can, in fact, get pregnant during this time. However, women who breastfeed have anovulatory cycles over the course of several months. This means that during this time, no egg cells are maturing and therefore... Continue reading