A women's menstrual cycle can affect more than just the way she feels physically and emotionally. The hormone changes might also influence creativity, with research suggesting the phases before and during ovulation can spur creativity—in both women and the men around them. » 4/15/14 7:51pm 4/15/14 7:51pm

Today in Lady Hormones Be Crazy!: New research shows that right around ovulation time, women get more competitive with each other. I guess as far as hormonal side effects go, this one's not bad. I mean, it's not depression and despondency. It's not impulsivity. It's just wanting to be better at stuff than other women.… » 2/27/14 5:15pm 2/27/14 5:15pm

In news to be filed under "NO WAY YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME," researchers think they may have found a link between treating menstrual cramps and a certain class of erectile dysfunction drugs: » 12/07/13 5:15pm 12/07/13 5:15pm

My glorious monthly flow (or, at least, my convincing lies to Mrs. Dunn about having it at that very moment) sure served me well during the swim portion of high school gym class, but for almost half of women, it doesn't end there. An online study of 1,000 women has found that 38% of women have used our menstrual cycle… » 10/20/12 2:00pm 10/20/12 2:00pm

According to a new study, where a woman is in her menstrual cycle influences how men talk to her. Scientists claim these changes may be part of an effort to impress her. » 2/20/12 6:45pm 2/20/12 6:45pm

• Scientists have found stem cells in menstrual blood. • And a new company, C'elle, is already offering women period blood storage starting at just $99/year! • Joan Benoit Samuelson, "the matriarch of marathons," is running Olympic trials in Boston for fun. • Amy Poehler eats Honey Nut Cheerios because of The Wire• An… » 4/14/08 5:30pm 4/14/08 5:30pm