You’ve been faithful to your birth control for years. You take it on time, never skip a dose, and brag (just a little) about how predictable your cycle is. Then, out of nowhere, things go off-script, spotting, bloating, mood swings, and the terrifying “Wait… why am I late?” moment. Don’t panic. Your birth control probably didn’t betray you. But it might be trying to tell you something. Birth Control Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All When you first started birth control, it probably fit your life...

You’re in a meeting, everything’s fine, and suddenly it feels like someone cranked the thermostat to “lava.” Your heart races, your face flushes, and you start wondering if you’re secretly sitting on a space heater. Then, just as fast as it came, it’s gone, leaving you slightly damp and seriously confused. Hot flashes before 40? Oh yes, they happen. And no, it’s not just your imagination or your coffee intake (though caffeine doesn’t help). Wait, Hot Flashes Before Menopause? Yep. While hot...

Why Your Period Changed After 30 You used to know your period like clockwork. Now? It shows up when it wants, stays longer than it should, and brings friends, cramps, fatigue, mood swings, and bloating. Suddenly, you’re checking your calendar like it’s a mystery novel and wondering: what changed after 30? Spoiler alert: it’s not just you. Your period evolves as your hormones, lifestyle, and stress levels do. Welcome to your 30s, the decade of adulting, multitasking, and realizing that your...