You check your tracking app or look at the calendar and realize: your period hasn't arrived... In that split second, your heart races and your mind starts traveling a mile a minute. Before you head to Google and end up confused or scared, take a breath. A late period doesn't always mean what you think. Here is a direct, no-nonsense, and very real step-by-step guide on what you should do. Step 1: Count the days correctly (The "App vs. Reality" factor) Sometimes we get scared because our period...

If you are reading this, chances are you’ve spent the last couple of days asking yourself the exact same question. At Aya Contigo, we know the feeling. We often support women, girls and gender diverse folks with navigating similar situations and questions. You feel a twinge in your belly, your period is late, you’re in a bad mood, and you no longer know if your body is giving you a pregnancy heads-up or if the pressure from exams, work, family, or life in general is taking its toll. Take a...

It can happen to any of us: a long day, a change in routine, and suddenly, you realize you forgot to take your birth control pill. In that moment, it is completely normal to feel a bit startled or anxious, but take a breath—information is your best ally. Here we explain very simply what to do in the moment and how to act if you confirm a pregnancy. The first thing you should do when you miss a pill The general rule depends on how many pills you missed and which week of the blister pack you...