India, Dec. 22 -- "That time of the month?"

How often has that sentence, nonchalantly thrown in the air, enraged you?

A menstruating body is a monthly norm - but the thing people get wrong all the time, is that it does not at all have to be a recurring ordeal. Enduring symptoms or resigning oneself to them should never be the default. Despite abundant online information, menstruation is still widely viewed as inherently debilitating, often because it is. In many cases, however, understanding what's happening and responding accordingly can significantly improve the experience.

Female cycle health influencer, Brigitte, who goes by the handle @period_and_stuff on Instagram, shares the ultimate PMS cheat sheet, which will help you understa...