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Sat, Jul 25, 2009
Diva
Jealous? It may be your period
by Amanda Jayne Lee
You feel down, and the whole world's against you. Horror of horrors, it's that time of the month!
Despite how you might feel, having your period isn't as bad as it seems. In fact there are certain days in your menstrual cycle where your hair looks better, you feel more confident and even your parking skills improve.
In a survey commissioned by Whisper, it was found in a survey of 500 campus students that less than half of the girls who participated understood what goes on during the menstrual cycle. So, as part of the sanitary brand's launch of a new campaign that will begin in August, Happy It's Here!, it launched an awareness drive to tell women why they should celebrate their womanhood.
And according to The Whisper Cycle Guide: Learning To Talk Your Body’s Language, here are some things that happen to you during the 28-day menstrual cycle:
MENSTRUATION, DAYS 1-7 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
During their period, women may experience chocolate cravings, can feel low in energy and experience higher levels of stress than normal and can have more sensitive skin. You may also be less prone to jealousy than usual and experience better spatial orientation skills.
Why does this happen?
Low levels of both oestrogen and progesterone.
What can I do?
• Don’t deny yourself a chocolate treat – when your body metabolises this choccy it can help increase levels of serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’
• Go to the gym – a good work-out can help combat tiresome stomach cramps and there’s nothing better than a bit of healthy exercise to boost low energy levels and reduce stress
• Impress him – while your jealousy levels are low encourage your man to go out on the town with his mates and…
• …get him to treat you to a soothing body massage in return, while your skin is extrasensitive!
• Don’t wax, as this could be even more painful than usual!
• Don’t forget to show off your enhanced parking skills with your heightened spatial awareness!
PRE-OVULATION, DAYS 8-14 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
Where do we start? You’ll probably feel flirtier, better hair days, heightened verbal fluency skills, increased memory, improved mood levels and generally be less aggressive, more creative and have a better sense of smell. The only down-side is that you can be more subject to jealousy than usual.
Why does this happen?
Oestrogen levels increase.
What can I do?
• Impress at important presentations and interviews with your enhance verbal fluency skills
• If you’re single and searching it’s a good time to go on the pull as you’re raring for some action and can seductively flick that great-looking hair
• Beware of the green-eyed monster – instead of scowling at women checking out your man, smile and rejoice in your good taste!
POST-OVULATION, DAYS 15-21 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
Sensitivity to pain reduces at this stage but unfortunately this comes with the first signs of PMS, classic symptoms being mood swings, irritability and fluid retention.
Why does this happen?
Oestrogen levels decrease as progesterone levels increase.
What can I do?
It’s not all doom and gloom because there are TONS of things you can do to help you feel good!
• Cut down on salty foods and coffee to help combat fluid retention
• In fact, drinking water is great for your well-being in general, so you should try drinking 2 litres a day
• Combat mood swings and irritability by pampering yourself with bubble baths and burn some relaxing aromatherapy oils for total relaxation
• Or call a friend who always makes you giggle!
PRE-MENSTRUAL, DAYS 22-28 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
In addition to the previous PMS symptoms, you may also experience chocolate cravings, disturbed sleep, increased daytime sleepiness, greasier hair than usual, bad hair days and more spots!
Yikes. On the plus side (there is one!) you may experience a lower sensitivity to pain during this time too.
Why does this happen?
Progesterone continues to dominate on the hormone level as PMS kicks in.
What can I do?
• The buzzword here is water: drink lots of water as it is good for you!
• Continue to cut down on salt and coffee to help combat the effects of fluid retention
• Try washing greasy hair more often than usual
• Avoid bad hair days with some clever styling tricks: cool hats, hair scraped back into the ever trendy pony-tail, hair serum or cute Pippi Longstocking plaits – the choice is yours
• For a better night’s sleep, have a long hot bath just before bed-time to help you relax and reduce stress
• Make sure you snuggle in a sleep-inducing environment – your bedroom should be cool, dark and quiet and your bed should be spacious and comfortable. A good night’s sleep should help combat daytime sleepiness too
• This is the best time to wax your legs because of the lower pain sensitivity!
Sat, Jul 25, 2009
Diva
Jealous? It may be your period
by Amanda Jayne Lee
You feel down, and the whole world's against you. Horror of horrors, it's that time of the month!
Despite how you might feel, having your period isn't as bad as it seems. In fact there are certain days in your menstrual cycle where your hair looks better, you feel more confident and even your parking skills improve.
In a survey commissioned by Whisper, it was found in a survey of 500 campus students that less than half of the girls who participated understood what goes on during the menstrual cycle. So, as part of the sanitary brand's launch of a new campaign that will begin in August, Happy It's Here!, it launched an awareness drive to tell women why they should celebrate their womanhood.
And according to The Whisper Cycle Guide: Learning To Talk Your Body’s Language, here are some things that happen to you during the 28-day menstrual cycle:
MENSTRUATION, DAYS 1-7 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
During their period, women may experience chocolate cravings, can feel low in energy and experience higher levels of stress than normal and can have more sensitive skin. You may also be less prone to jealousy than usual and experience better spatial orientation skills.
Why does this happen?
Low levels of both oestrogen and progesterone.
What can I do?
• Don’t deny yourself a chocolate treat – when your body metabolises this choccy it can help increase levels of serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’
• Go to the gym – a good work-out can help combat tiresome stomach cramps and there’s nothing better than a bit of healthy exercise to boost low energy levels and reduce stress
• Impress him – while your jealousy levels are low encourage your man to go out on the town with his mates and…
• …get him to treat you to a soothing body massage in return, while your skin is extrasensitive!
• Don’t wax, as this could be even more painful than usual!
• Don’t forget to show off your enhanced parking skills with your heightened spatial awareness!
PRE-OVULATION, DAYS 8-14 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
Where do we start? You’ll probably feel flirtier, better hair days, heightened verbal fluency skills, increased memory, improved mood levels and generally be less aggressive, more creative and have a better sense of smell. The only down-side is that you can be more subject to jealousy than usual.
Why does this happen?
Oestrogen levels increase.
What can I do?
• Impress at important presentations and interviews with your enhance verbal fluency skills
• If you’re single and searching it’s a good time to go on the pull as you’re raring for some action and can seductively flick that great-looking hair
• Beware of the green-eyed monster – instead of scowling at women checking out your man, smile and rejoice in your good taste!
POST-OVULATION, DAYS 15-21 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
Sensitivity to pain reduces at this stage but unfortunately this comes with the first signs of PMS, classic symptoms being mood swings, irritability and fluid retention.
Why does this happen?
Oestrogen levels decrease as progesterone levels increase.
What can I do?
It’s not all doom and gloom because there are TONS of things you can do to help you feel good!
• Cut down on salty foods and coffee to help combat fluid retention
• In fact, drinking water is great for your well-being in general, so you should try drinking 2 litres a day
• Combat mood swings and irritability by pampering yourself with bubble baths and burn some relaxing aromatherapy oils for total relaxation
• Or call a friend who always makes you giggle!
PRE-MENSTRUAL, DAYS 22-28 OF THE CYCLE
What happens?
In addition to the previous PMS symptoms, you may also experience chocolate cravings, disturbed sleep, increased daytime sleepiness, greasier hair than usual, bad hair days and more spots!
Yikes. On the plus side (there is one!) you may experience a lower sensitivity to pain during this time too.
Why does this happen?
Progesterone continues to dominate on the hormone level as PMS kicks in.
What can I do?
• The buzzword here is water: drink lots of water as it is good for you!
• Continue to cut down on salt and coffee to help combat the effects of fluid retention
• Try washing greasy hair more often than usual
• Avoid bad hair days with some clever styling tricks: cool hats, hair scraped back into the ever trendy pony-tail, hair serum or cute Pippi Longstocking plaits – the choice is yours
• For a better night’s sleep, have a long hot bath just before bed-time to help you relax and reduce stress
• Make sure you snuggle in a sleep-inducing environment – your bedroom should be cool, dark and quiet and your bed should be spacious and comfortable. A good night’s sleep should help combat daytime sleepiness too
• This is the best time to wax your legs because of the lower pain sensitivity!
