When it comes to menstruation, many people like to throw around wild facts. Some of these facts can drive menstruating women crazy. Understandably, we think, because behind many Menstruation myths is anything but the truth, but rather the keyword  Period Shaming Unfortunately, we still live in a society where stigma and half-knowledge about periods prevail, which leads to all kinds of menstrual myths being spread. We think it's time to expose false myths and take a closer look at known facts. Be sure to stay until the end, because there are actually some menstrual myths that can be true.

This is probably one of the menstruation myths that really gets on our nerves. The false knowledge about menstruation as something impure and dirty was already spread in the times of Aristotle. In many religions, periods are also classified as impure. This can go so far that menstruating womendays are not allowed to attend church services. It is a great pity that periods are still often portrayed as something unhygienic in our society. The key word here is clearly Period shaming . The Period shame also has far-reaching consequences for those affected: from hiding a tampon on the way to the toilet to aversion to one's own body. We believe that the stigma of impure menstrual blood should finally end and that we should instead celebrate this natural process!

Perhaps one of the most well-known myths is the impossibility of pregnancy during your period.Although it is unlikely that you will actually get pregnant during your period, it cannot be completely ruled out. Even if the chances of getting pregnant despite your period are rather low, the motto still applies here “Safety first” Condoms not only play an important role in preventing unplanned pregnancy, but also help reduce the risk of infection with a infection That is why we recommend that you think about contraception in every phase of your cycle. Would you like to know more about hormone-free contraceptive methods experience? Then take a look at our relevant blog post here.

“Let's talk about period sex, baby”. Yes, let's talk more about Period sex speak. Because this is where another myth comes into play. In our society, sex is often a topic that is not openly communicated. But when periods are added to the mix, the whole thing is immediately swept under the carpet. Did you know that sex during your period is possible? If you and your partner want to have sex during your period, then go full speed ahead. You may be wondering whether it might be unhygienic or even dangerous to have period sex. But we can reassure you at this point, because neither of these is true. Did you know that sex during your period can actually be an absolute winner against period pain? This is because orgasms during menstruation release hormones that can not only boost your mood and reduce stress, but can also help to relieve menstrual pain. At this point, we must not forget the keyword “solo sex”, because masturbation can of course also have a helpful effect. The topic of period sex is quite exciting and can make you quite curious. That's why we have a separate blog post about this topic so that you can expand your knowledge even further. 

The planned beach holiday goes wrong and on the way to the gym you have to turn back because the blood just starts flowing. Nonsense or truth? We can give you the green light right away, because even if youdays you can do sports and go swimming. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty about this fact, as with all other menstruation myths. Whether and what kind of sport you can and want to do during your period depends of course on your individual menstruation. You may not have the energy for a strenuous cardio session and therefore prefer to Yoga or Pilates Did you know that yoga and Pilates can even help relieve cramps? That's why we have put together 5 yoga exercises for a relaxed period. In fact, you can exercise in any phase of your cycle. However, it can be helpful to adapt your training plan to your cycle. Depending on which phase of your cycle you are in, different types of exercise may be recommended. You can find out more about this here. So just listen to your body and do what feels good for you.

Many menstruating women like to use Tampons .However, if it is the disposable version, then it can not only be bad for the environment, but also for health. In this case, you should rather use a sustainable and biocide-free variant that has not been bleached with chlorine. So how about our washable Cloth tampons ? Alternatively, we also have Menstrual cups in store, which are also popular for sports and swimming. If you Endometriosis or generally prefer to use period products that do not have to be inserted into the body, then it is recommended take a look at our products section, where we list our period game changers that we would recommend to you for exercising. Popular examples include our Taynie Active extra strong or for the lighterdays the Taynie String Active These products also collect blood during movement. To swim we can only recommend our washable tampons and menstrual cups, because period underwear would soak up water when swimming, so that they would not be able to absorb any more blood afterwards. However, we have two bikini bottoms for you that you can wear when relaxing on the beach, outside of the water: The Taynie Beach and the Taynie Beach Highwaist .

Bloated stomach and more weight on the scales - who hasn't experienced this sudden increase in weight during the cycle? But did you know that this period-related weight gain is usually just water? This can of course also lead to us feeling more bloated overall. However, the culprit here can also be the Hormone balance When menstruation occurs during your cycle, the hormone progesterone rises. The result is a relaxation of the intestines, so that they then work more slowly than usual. It is not surprising that you experience flatulence, for example. However, the psyche can also play a role, because if you are more stressed, your intestines can also be affected. So you can see that this 5th myth can actually be true for some people. You can find out more about the topic of a bloated stomach during menstruation here. It can be completely normal if your body changes slightly during the course of your cycle.