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Rachel Mason, MD

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Science writer

Rachel is a freelance medical writer based in Latin America. She is a doctor with a special interest in sexual and reproductive health. She has a BSc in international health and is passionate about humanitarian medicine in particular, making sexual, reproductive and gynaecological care accessible to all.

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Sex

Can you have sex on your period? A guide to the benefits, risks, and tips

There is nothing “dirty” or dangerous about menstrual blood. 

Bleeding

Uterine fibroids: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Fibroids are abnormal growths of muscle tissue that form in or on the walls of the uterus.

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Mind, mood & emotions

How to track your feelings in Clue

Track your feelings with Clue to see how your mood changes across the cycle

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Diet & Exercise

Unpacking the role of your menstrual cycle in fitness and strength training

Serena Williams has openly shared her struggles with debilitating menstrual migraines. Similarly, runner Dina Asher-Smith could not complete a race...

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Diet & Exercise

Can you swim on your period? Swimmers weigh in

It’s common to worry about whether you can swim on your period, Clue has all your questions answered.