Â© 2014 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. Skin has three layers: 1  The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. 2  The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 3  The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
The honeymoon period tends to last anywhere between 6 months and a year. The relationship still feels fresh and exciting, and youâre constantly learning new things about each other and having first experiences together. But there comes a point when suddenly youâve done all that stuff together already.
During your menstrual cycle, the lining of your uterus thickens to get ready for pregnancy. Then, during your period, your body sheds the uterus lining along with blood.The amount of blood and fluid lost is usually between 4 and 12 teaspoons each cycle.The average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days (counting from the first day of bleeding to the first day of the next cycle).For some women, though, cycles can be as short as 21 days. For others, they can be as long as 35 days. A normal period lasts between two and seven days.he average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days (counting from the first day of bleeding to the first day of the next cycle). For some women, though, cycles can be as short as 21 days. For others, they can be as long as 35 days. A normal period lasts between two and seven days.