femtis magazine

What do female genitals have to do with shame? Why vulva is more accurate than labia and what it has to do with feminism.

You usually only notice that something is wrong with your hormone balance when your cycle is no longer regular. Or have you been feverishly waiting for a baby for months and just can't get pregnant? Are you also struggling with your weight? If this is the case, then you might be one of the ten percent of young women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO). We at femtis want to educate and connect those affected.

  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...

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.