A new study from Concordia University suggests women's menstruation cycles may impact their memory, how they read maps and problem-solve in general.

Does your menstruation cycle affect your memory?

Researchers from Concordia University found women's brains solve problems differently depending on the time of the month.

Does having your period affect your sense of direction?

Researchers from Concordia University found women's brains relied on different problem-solving strategies depending on the time of the month.

New study looks at how your cycle affects your map-reading skills

a:2:{s:4:"time";d:1474470206;s:6:"author";i:614918;}

period

Health

Lady bits

Using PMS cards and tampon-shaped game pieces, the designers behind The Period Game hope to teach young teens to "go with the flow."

Yes, 'The Period' Game is literally about menstruation

Using PMS cards and tampon-shaped pieces, the design students behind the board game hope to teach young teens to "go with the flow."

'The Period Game' is literally about menstruation

a:2:{s:4:"time";d:1473853787;s:6:"author";i:614918;}

Hashtags like #LiveTweetYourPeriod prove we’ve come a long way from quietly cursing the “crimson wave” — but the period conversation hasn’t gone far enough.

It's about bloody time we started talking about our periods

a:2:{s:4:"time";d:1440413334;s:6:"author";i:568446;}

It was the summer before grade nine. And, still new to what a period completely entailed, I was moaning about my crippling cramps.

love

Whether it's making your period greener or helping you stay on track, these products are adding a new twist to our monthly visit.

period

Does having your period affect your sense of direction?

'The Period Game' is literally about menstruation

It's about bloody time we talk about our periods

Can Brad Pitt cure your headache?

Surprising products to help you through your period