Be environmentally friendly with these sustainable period products

Frau schaut hinter grüner Pflanze verdeckt hervor
For a few years now, there has been a new trend towards sustainable period products. Many women are trying to switch to environmentally friendly menstrual products and live more sustainably and consciously. In this article, we will introduce you to environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional pads and tampons.

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PMS: What is it and what helps?

Frau in weißen Tshirt schaut aus Fensterfront in Natur mit Palmen
  Often people talk about menstrual cramps - but what if you feel bad days before your period starts? Then you might be suffering from premenstrual syndrome, or PMS for short. We at femtis have summarised for you what exactly PMS is, how you can recognise it and what remedies help.   There is no general definition of PMS, because neither the cause nor the diagnosis have been conclusively researched. However, women report that they suffer from PMS symptoms about two weeks to a few days before their period, so premenstrual syndrome only refers to symptoms before your period starts. When your...

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Your cycle as a seasonal calendar

Frauenhand streift Pampasgras im Wind in der Natur
Cheering with joy or saddened to death: many people know that our menstrual cycle has an impact on our mood. The monthly cycle often brings about an interplay. Emotionality and negative feelings can be unsettling. The four phases of the menstrual cycle are often compared to the seasons because the sequence of events also affects mood and energy. In this article you will learn what the seasons have in common with the individual phases of the cycle and how you can use them effectively in your everyday life.

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