Paranoia: Irregular Periods

#1: My second period after my very first took five months to come. Is there something wrong with me?

Well, after the initial emotions, whether it be shock, excitement, or just plain confusion after menarche, your first period, there are always the questions, and irregular periods afterwards are just one of them. Since it's your body's first "go" at this, it may take a while for the cycles to adjust to become consistent in timing, flow, and routine. Your first period could be really heavy and last for two weeks, the second could come just weeks after the first and be really light and last for barely a day, and the third could come even six months later! It's all normal, because it could take a year or so for your body to settle on a cycle. But if you're really concerned, this blog entry is no replacement for a doctor (in other words, go see a doctor if you're really concerned). 

#2: My period is taking longer than usual to come.

While you might be used to having your period come in a cycle of a certain amount of days, it's okay if it's off by a day or two, because there are many factors that could delay, or speed your period, such as:

. Pressure

. Fatigue

. Diet and appetite

. Stress

. Amount of sleep

. General health at a certain time

Also, especially if it's only your second or third period, your body will sometimes vary the cycles. However, if it turns into a skipped period, you may want to see a doctor.

#3: I completely skipped a period! Could something be wrong and could I be pregnant?

You might skip a period because:

. You just had your first period recently, and your body is trying to settle into a routine, so that's fine. 

. There are personal and environmental factors that could have delayed or skipped your period. If you're under a lot of stress and pressure, not eating right (not getting the nutrition you need), not getting enough sleep, or are just experiencing malaise, you might delay and skip a period, because periods are your body's way of saying that you're healthy.

. You might have something going on that a gynecologist or doctor should check out. If something doesn't feel quite right down there, definitely see a doctor at the very least for an exam.

. You might be pregnant. This is an unlikely event, unless you are sexually active. The best thing to do if you suspect that you're pregnant is to take a pregnancy test and see a doctor (because the last time I checked, this blog doesn't have a PhD). 

Eos Vanilla Bliss Shaving Cream Review

Recently, I was searching the shaving aisle of my local convenience store, and found a bottle of eos Vanilla Bliss Shaving Cream. I've heard a lot about this stuff, so I decided to give it a try, and I hope that this review will help you decide whether or not you'd like to try it as well!

The first thing that caught my eye was the bottle. It has a really soft, rubbery texture, which I find interesting and advantageous, because the rubber bottom doesn't leave rust rings in the bath. The bottle has some textured dents (which provided a nice grip, actually), and the frosted-style cap covers a simple, white pump with the words eos on it. I got this product for $3.49, which was nice.

Pros

Besides the no-rust-ring rubberized bottom, the gentle, vanilla scent was a huge draw for me as well, because it wasn't overwhelming like a lot of the other shaving creams that I've used before. Also, the product can be used wet or for dry shaving, which is very convenient because sometimes I don't have time to shower, so I just save some time shaving dry (but of course, I wet the razor). The product, pumped out, looked like lotion, and it was easy to spread onto my legs. It felt really smooth, and it let me get a really close shave. In fact, the cream was so good that it moisturized while I shaved so I didn't need to moisturize afterwards! It left my skin soft and smooth with little to no red bumps.

Cons

One thing about the bottle annoys me, and that is the difficulty of getting the product out when you only have about 1/3 of the bottle left. I usually have to shake it around or open it up, which is quite a hassle. Also, the shaving cream doesn't foam or expand, unlike most shaving creams. I guess this part is left to personal preference to decide whether you like it or not. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. This part is your choice. I find it easier to get a closer shave, but if you're not that comfortable with no foam, you might feel uncomfortable and end up cutting yourself.

Conclusion

Eos Vanilla Bliss Shaving Cream has wonderful, no-rust packaging, and the product has a delightful vanilla scent that doesn't overwhelm the senses. The product is quite moisturizing, can be used wet or dry to save time, and shaving with it didn't create little bumps or redness. Nicely done. However, this shaving cream is a bit hard to get out of the bottle when you near the bottom, and the shaving cream doesn't expand or foam like the average shaving cream, but you should decide for your personal preference. Overall, I liked eos Vanilla Bliss Shaving Cream, and I would definitely buy it again. On a scale of zero to ten, I would give this an 8.9.