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There is no question that a safe method of contraception is important. When most people think of contraception, the first thing they think of is the condom or the pill. However, there are now a wide range of contraceptive methods on the market, some of which are better and some of which are worse. There is also the question “Do I want to use hormonal contraception or go the hormone-free route?”. If you decide to use hormone-free contraception, it may be a headache at first. Which contraceptive methods without hormones are there, which are the safest and which are the healthiest? In today's blog post we would like to inform you about hormone-free contraception and give you the most important facts.

Sex during your period? This is a taboo topic for many people. Some see this as a hygiene problem, while others are generally afraid of handling blood. From a medical perspective, however, there is basically nothing wrong with sexual intercourse during menstruation - in fact, it can even have a positive effect on your menstrual problems. However, if you're considering sex during your period, there are a few things to keep in mind. You can find out what these are and the benefits of period sex in today's blog post.

Have you ever heard that iron deficiency is considered the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide? That's exactly why we at Taynie think it's important to take a closer look at this topic. The tricky thing about iron deficiency is this: it is not noticeable at all, especially initially, and rather creeps in, so that noticeable symptoms only appear in a later phase. You may be wondering whether menstruators are particularly affected by iron deficiency, since they usually have their period once a month. In fact, menstruation can be considered one of the causes of iron deficiency. You can find out what needs to be taken into account when it comes to iron deficiency during your period in today's blog post.

The pregnancy is over, the birth has been successfully completed and the newborn can finally be held in your arms - sounds good, doesn't it? But what if, despite this, you are in a bad mood and negative feelings are on your mind?days sordnung? This phenomenon is called postpartum depression and affects 8 out of 100 people after giving birth. So if you are affected by this illness yourself, then you are not alone. We know that the topic is associated with a lot of uncertainty and that is precisely why we think it is important that more is reported about this illness. Because we believe that those affected should not be ashamed of it and that the taboo surrounding mental illness should be broken.

If you have inserted your tampon correctly, you usually won't feel it at all. You might forget to take it out and change it in time - but you shouldn't! Ultimately, this can have serious health consequences. The key word here is: toxic shock syndrome, also known as “tampon disease”. The terms mean nothing to you? Then you should definitely read this blog post. Here you can find out everything about toxic shock syndrome; from the explanation of terms to the symptoms and preventative measures.

Itching and burning in the intimate area and smelly discharge? Nobody wants that! However, these unpleasant symptoms can still occur. This often happens due to a disturbed vaginal flora. You are now wondering what is meant by the vaginal flora and why it gets out of balance? Then you should definitely read our new blog post.

You have discharge? This is completely normal. It is also completely normal for many people to stick a panty liner in their panties in the morning so that the discharge doesn't end up in their underwear. The panty liner goes into the trash can afterwards and the next day you dig into the panty liner package again. This is clearly detrimental to the environment. What is often not considered, however, is that disposable panty liners should not be worn all day. Because they also have many disadvantages in terms of health. In this blog post you will find out why panty liners should not be worn every day and what disadvantages this entails. And don't worry, your discharge doesn't have to end up in your panties: we have alternatives for you!

When you think about the unpleasant side effects of menstruation, the following symptoms are probably floating around in your head: cramps, headaches and a bloated stomach. But you may have already noticed that you are suddenly completely tired during your menstruation? Many menstruating people suffer from severe fatigue during their period and ultimately have less energy for sports and other things that would actually be necessary in everyday life. You want to know why you are so tired during your period and what can possibly help you? Then you should definitely read our new blog post.

Did you know that 80 out of 100 people have noticed their tumor when they palpated their breasts themselves? Regular palpation of the breasts can actually help enormously to detect breast cancer early enough and then have it examined by a gynecologist. Self-examination is therefore an important step. The motto here is quite clear: prevention is better than cure! After all, early detection of breast cancer can significantly improve the prognosis. On the occasion of thedays s of breast cancer, we at Taynie want to use our reach to educate you on what to look for when palpating your breasts. If you want to learn more about cancer and early detection, you can read our blog post about ovarian cancer here.

Stopped the pill and “back to normal”? False alarm. Many people assume that they will stop taking the pill and that their body will immediately go back to the same level as before taking the pill. However, this is often not the case and the hormonal change is accompanied by various symptoms that can last for different lengths of time from person to person. In common language we then talk about “post-pill syndrome”. If you haven't heard of it yet and would like to find out more about the cause, duration and treatment of the symptoms? Then today's blog post is just right for you.

Disposable tampons are still the most popular period product today. But popular does not necessarily mean harmless to health. The sentence “A tampon should not be worn at night.” You may have heard this before and asked yourself why that is the case. Many people don’t know the reasons for this or simply think “Oh, nothing’s going to happen.” Unfortunately, the opposite is the case: Tampons in particular are often linked to toxic shock syndrome. It is not without reason that it is often called “tampon disease”. But not only tampons, but also disposable pads are not the best choice at night. Today we want to tell you why it's better to avoid these products at night and what sustainable alternatives you can use.

As a new parent, there are a few thoughts floating around in your head: breastfeeding, postnatal recovery, postpartum flow - and what about periods? Understandably, periods are not necessarily the first thought you have after pregnancy. After all, you probably haven't had to deal with this in 9 months. But so that you don't get surprised out of nowhere, we have created a new blog post in which we take a closer look at the first period after pregnancy.